Samuel's Girlfriend Has Been Accepted to a Study Abroad Program

Samuel's girlfriend has been accepted to a study abroad program. She tells him that she will be out of the country for four months, which may put a strain on their relationship. She notes that it will be more important than ever for them to communicate while she is away. Samuel thinks that his girlfriend is breaking up with him. Which step in analytic listening is he missing?

A) Prepare yourself for the receipt of the message.
B) Organize the message upon receipt.
C) Consider the message as a whole.
D) Determine a response to the message.