1. Sometimes, when people hear the word "but" in a discussion, they become ____________________.
more relaxed
more defensive
2. What does this mean?
"Let's agree to disagree."
Let's end the conversation and accept that each of us has a different opinion.
Let's continue the conversation until one person agrees with the other.
3. What is the benefit of framing your opinion as a question?
Other people feel more in control, because they give the answer and it feels like their own opinion.
Other people feel less in control, because you asked the question and now they have no choice.
4. To "choose your battles" means not to argue about everything, and only to discuss those subjects which really matter.
true
false
5. Is it a strong, useful strategy to say "you always" or "you never" in a polite discussion?
Yes.
No.
6. "I beg to differ" means:
I agree.
I disagree.
7. Is it acceptable to attack someone's personal religion or politics in a polite discussion?
Yes.
No.
Only their religion.
Only their politics.
8. In terms of body language, you should __________ to show you are listening.
lean forward
lean backto burp to gobble
you still can't find work---OMG
You got a fast car We go cruising to entertain ourselves You still ain't got a job And I work in the market as a checkout girl I know things will get better You'll find work and I'll get promoted We'll move out of the shelter Buy a bigger house and live in the suburbs I remember we were driving driving in your car Speed so fast I felt like I was drunk City lights lay out before us And your arm felt nice wrapped round my shoulder And I had a feeling that I belonged And I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone You got a fast car I got a job that pays all our bills You stay out drinking late at the bar See more of your friends than you do of your kids I'd always hoped for better Thought maybe together you and me'd find it I got no plans I ain't going nowhere So take your fast car and keep on driving I remember when we were driving driving in your car Speed so fast I felt like I was drunk City lights lay out before us And your arm felt nice ...
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