Question

You had a hard time in your last group discussion. You knew the topic ahead of time, but you got confused while others were talking. You could not express your viewpoint clearly.

Choose the best option in each drop-down menu to show what you should do differently.

To come to the discussion better prepared, you should

To respond to what others are saying, you should

To adjust to a discussion that takes a direction you did not expect, you should

Answer 1

Sure! Here are the best options for each drop-down menu:

1. To come to the discussion better prepared, you should **research the topic thoroughly and consider different viewpoints**.

2. To respond to what others are saying, you should **actively listen and take notes to organize your thoughts before speaking**.

3. To adjust to a discussion that takes a direction you did not expect, you should **stay flexible and ask clarifying questions to better understand the new perspective**.