Activity 28.2

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Activity 28.2

Responding to a Fact Attack

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For each fact-based statement, choose the response that you would be most comfortable using in an actual conversation.

Under Obamacare, the average American’s monthly premium has increased by almost 20%.

It’s funny you bring that up right now. I am not sure how it relates to the conversation. (values – the why behind the facts)

Wow. (end)

That’s an interesting fact, but I am more interested in hearing … (shift topics)

Tuition at state-funded colleges is a third of tuition at a private college.

It sounds like you and your daughter have been looking at colleges lately. (shift topics)

That’s a big difference. Do you think there is anyway private colleges are worth it? (values)

I remember when… (end)

More than 10 million Americans use and abuse opiods.

I suspect that has something to do with your desire to legalize all drugs. Can you help me see the connection? (beliefs)

That’s a lot of people and we should do something about it. Let’s hope the new president addresses this problem. (end)

What is more important to you, helping the addicted or stopping drug trafficking? (values)

Assume that in a conversation about traveling abroad, you hear someone say this:

Terrorism is the cause of less than 1% of all deaths

What response would you give to attempt to take the conversation in a direction that works for you?

Send me a copy of my responses.

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