Basics
Lesson 68 — Asking what they think
Ask for an opinion in a way that does not suggest the answer.
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You can hear someone out, put your own view, and disagree or persuade without hardening the conversation.
相手の言い分を受け止めたうえで自分の考えを示し、穏やかに異を唱えたり説得したりできる。
Phrase of the day今日のフレーズ
What do you make of it? And what would worry you?
どう思われますか。それと、気がかりな点はありますか。
Situation場面
Asking a colleague for a genuine read on a draft plan.
計画の草案について、同僚に率直な感想を求めています。
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Takeaway
Keep your view out of the question, and ask for the objection.