The Social Event Case Use the 404 methods to analyze this case. Rewrite several of His and Her statements following 404 ideas, if the statements don't follow 404 ideas already. It's likely that you will make some assumptions when examining this case - voice inflection and body postures would tell you more about what's going on. State your assumptions and your reasons for making them. SCENE: An unmarried couple who have lived together for several years have just left a Friday evening social gathering. For the most part, his work-network contacts were in attendance. She was less animated than usual during the party, but not silent or sullen. She's a corporate lawyer and is just coming off a hard week of work. Although he tried not to indicate his frustration during the event, he was troubled that she wasn't in her usual entertaining mood. He was worried that his business contacts (he's an entrepreneur) might think that she was disinterested in supporting him or even snubbing them. At about 11:30 p.m. she quietly told him that she was tired and wanted to leave. They said their good-byes, got their coats and left. As they walked to the car, he initiated a conversation. His voice tone is even and controlled - there is no overt sarcasm or anger. Him 1: You didn't seem to enjoy yourself very much.
Her 1: You can always go back, you know. Steve and Paula will be coming our way later and could drop you off.
Him 2: Of course not. Don't be silly. But you were very quiet at the party. What was the matter?
Her 2: I was tired and a bit bored.
Him 3: I wonder what the others thought. Steve had told them how much the life of the party you usually are. Even though they aren't my type of people either, I try to fit into the group. It makes life easier.
Her 3: You are always competitive about the things you do.
Him 4: What makes you say that?
Her 4: Well, you always want everyone to like you. You have to be good even at that.
Him 5: That sounds as if you