Conversational Dynamics - Practice Scenarios Flashcards
A friend interrupts with a joke.
Practice responding with: “Haha, that’s funny! Let me finish this bit—you’ll see how it connects.”
A friend interrupts to ask an unrelated question.
Respond with: “Great question—let’s circle back to that after this part of the story.”
A partner says, “That doesn’t seem right.”
Respond with: “Interesting point! Let’s compare perspectives after I finish.”
A partner critiques the story structure.
Respond with: “That’s fair feedback. I’d love to hear how you’d approach it!”
A quieter participant is not engaging.
Prompt them with: “What’s your take on this? I’d love to hear your thoughts.”
The group goes off-topic.
Bring them back with: “That’s a fun tangent! Let’s tie it back to the main story.”
A partner jokes, “I could tell this story better!”
Respond with: “Maybe next time, but let me finish stealing the spotlight!”
A partner sarcastically comments, “Wow, that’s original!”
Respond with: “Thanks, I aim to inspire critics everywhere!”
A colleague gives a strong presentation but misses some key data.
Respond with: “Your presentation was very engaging! Adding data on [specific area] could make it even stronger.”
A friend tells a captivating story but includes a confusing ending.
“I loved how you set the stage. The ending caught me off guard—maybe clarifying the resolution could tie it together beautifully.”
