Max: You should have been there. Lyra agreed to go to the formal with me. Jamie: I heard. I also heard she only agreed to make the guy she actually likes jealous. Jamie's comment is an example of _____.

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Jamie's comment undermines Max's excitement by suggesting that Lyra is not really interested in him and is instead using him to make someone else jealous. This is an example of disconfirming language, as it reduces Max's self-esteem and confidence in his ability to attract someone he likes.

Max: You Should Have Been There