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Do you think having a high paying job is more important than having a job that makes
you happy?
2. Have you ever slept in a tent overnight?
3. Do you have any tattoos or body piercings?
4. Do you consider yourself more of an optimist or a pessimist?
5. Who does the grocery shopping in your family?
6. How do you keep up on current events?
7. What is the most memorable vacation you have ever been on?
8. Do you play any sports? When was the last time you were on a team?
Agreeing
I completely agree. (strong) Disagreeing
You’re absolutely right. (strong) I completely disagree. (strong)
I couldn’t agree more. (strong) I totally disagree. (strong)
Exactly. I disagree.
You’re right. That’s not always true.
I agree. That’s not always the case.
I guess so. (weak) I’m not so sure about that. (weak)
You could be right. (weak) I don’t know if I agree with you. (weak)
You may have a point there. (weak)
Countering Directly
But…
But why…?
But if…
But what about…
Interrupting
Sorry to interrupt, but…
Can I add something?
Sorry, you were saying… (after interrupting someone)
Please let me finish (after being interrupted)
Redirecting
Let’s get back to…
Getting back to…
You were saying that…