You are a little bit nervous because you don’t like speaking in public. You would rather just listen, but your teacher has explained that everyone in the group should contribute to the discussion.Choose the best way to be a good participant.
Answer
A
Come in strong. Be assertive and aggressive so that you speak before anyone else.
B
Decide on your own agenda for the discussion. You will know exactly what to say.
C
Decide what about the topic is meaningful to you. Take notes and find a good time to speak up.
D
Listen to all the participants speaking. Add a comment only if you have the same ideas.
Explanation
A good participant can prepare by thinking about what matters to them and taking notes, then contribute when there is a natural opening. This respects the group discussion while making it easier to speak despite feeling nervous. Choice C, “Decide what about the topic is meaningful to you. Take notes and find a good time to speak up,” is the best approach; being aggressive or speaking only when you agree is not helpful.
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