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Els is a study abroad student from the United States studying in China. When she encounters an awkward or confusing situation with a Chinese individual, she tries to imaginatively place herself in the other's shoes, considering what the other individual is experiencing, both intellectually and emotionally. Else is practicing which aspect of communication competence?