How would you respond to a telephone operator who claims that her 8-month-old fetus gets excited every time she says, "What city please?"
A) "You may be correct since by that age the fetus may actually be hearing your voice."
B) "It is likely gas since fetuses can't hear until they are out of the womb."
C) "If what you say is true, you are likely carrying a female since they develop a sense of hearing before males."
D) "Since fetuses have no memory, there is no way they would only respond to a specific phrase."

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This response acknowledges the possibility that the fetus can hear the operator's voice and may respond to it. It also does not discount the operator's experience or make any assumptions about the sex of the fetus.

Answer: B and D
 Option B is factual and states that fetuses cannot hear until they are born. Option D is also accurate in stating that fetuses have no memory and cannot specifically respond to a single phrase. However, these responses do not address the operator's claim or experiences directly, which may come across as dismissive or unempathetic.

How Would You Respond to a Telephone Operator Who Claims