The correct answer is option (B):
DBAC
The question asks us to arrange four sentences into a coherent passage. Let's analyze each sentence and consider how they might logically connect.
Sentence D: "Unless you are influenced by my uniqueness, I'm not going to be influenced by your advice." This sentence introduces a foundational principle about influence and interpersonal connection, emphasizing the importance of understanding and appreciating individual differences. It sets a condition for reciprocal influence.
Sentence B: "So if you want to be really effective in the habit of interpersonal communication, you cannot do it with technique alone." This sentence follows naturally from a discussion about the factors influencing effective communication. The word "So" indicates a conclusion or consequence of a preceding idea. The idea of being influenced by uniqueness (from sentence D) implies that mere technique is insufficient.
Sentence A: "You have to build the skill of empathic listening on a base of character that inspires openness and trust." This sentence builds upon the idea that technique alone is not enough. It suggests that effective communication, specifically empathic listening, requires a strong character foundation. Openness and trust are essential for genuine connection.
Sentence C: "And you have to build the Emotional Bank Accounts that create a commerce between hearts." This sentence further elaborates on what is needed for effective interpersonal communication, going beyond just character and listening skills. The phrase "And you have to" suggests an addition to the previously mentioned requirements. "Emotional Bank Accounts" is a concept that implies building trust and goodwill, which aligns with the themes of openness and trust from sentence A and the need for deeper connection beyond technique.
Now let's evaluate the given options:
Option 1: ACBD
A starts with building empathic listening. C adds building emotional bank accounts. B states technique isn't enough, which seems out of place here as it's a broader statement. D talks about uniqueness and influence, which feels like a foundational idea that should come earlier.
Option 2: DBAC
D: "Unless you are influenced by my uniqueness, I'm not going to be influenced by your advice." This establishes a prerequisite for communication and influence – mutual understanding of uniqueness.
B: "So if you want to be really effective in the habit of interpersonal communication, you cannot do it with technique alone." This logically follows from D. If uniqueness and mutual influence are key, then just using communication techniques won't be enough.
A: "You have to build the skill of empathic listening on a base of character that inspires openness and trust." This provides one of the crucial elements needed beyond technique, linking it to character.
C: "And you have to build the Emotional Bank Accounts that create a commerce between hearts." This adds another vital element, building on the need for trust and deeper connection.
This sequence (DBAC) presents a logical flow: first, the fundamental principle of mutual influence through uniqueness (D), leading to the conclusion that technique alone is insufficient (B). Then, it details what is essential beyond technique: character and empathic listening (A), and further elaborates on building deeper connections through emotional accounts (C).
Option 3: CADB
C starts with emotional bank accounts. A talks about empathic listening. D talks about uniqueness and influence. B states technique alone isn't enough. This order seems less cohesive.
Option 4: BDAC
B starts with technique alone not being enough. D then talks about uniqueness and influence, which feels like it should precede the statement about technique.
Comparing the options, DBAC provides the most coherent and logical progression of ideas. It moves from a fundamental principle of interpersonal interaction to the limitations of technique and then to the necessary elements for effective communication, such as character, empathic listening, and emotional connection.
The final answer is $\boxed{DBAC}$.