You are a little 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 contributes thoughtfully without dominating the discussion. Thinking about what is meaningful to you and taking notes can help you feel prepared, and waiting for a good moment lets you share your ideas respectfully. Choice C gives you a practical way to speak up, while A is overly aggressive and D limits your contribution to ideas you already agree with.
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