A patient is in the waiting room of a dentist's office.

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How should the receptionist respond?

A $30-$minute wait is fairly typical at any dentist's office.

I don't think you'll be waiting much longer, but I can't make any promises.

I don't know how much longer it will take, but we'll let you know as soon as possible.

I understand that you must be frustrated. This normally doesn't happen. It shouldn't be much longer.