Question

Scenario: You have been offered a job. You would like to take the job and have some extra money, but your parents don't want you to work, because they want you to concentrate on school. Write an outline of the 5 steps of effective verbal communication that you would use to try to convince your parents to let you take the job.

Answer 1

Whenever we need to persuade someone of a particular belief, it is a good idea to imagine what the conversation will be like and anticipate any complications. These are some of the strategies that would help you prepare for such a conversation:

1. Begin by stating the benefits of having such a job. The benefits should be listed in order of importance.
2. List the negative points in as positive or neutral way as possible. You can also explain why the negative aspects might not be all negative.
3. Anticipate their questions and concerns and try to answer them in advance in a positive way.
4. Ask whether they have any other questions or concerns, and act understanding and calm.
5. Conclude by restating your reasons for wanting the job and the benefits this will bring, so that it stays fresh in their minds when the conversation is over.

Answer 2

1. Outline your exact plan for your theoretical job so that they will not have to worry about the details
2. Detail the benefits of having a job
3. Predict the concerns that my parents have and quench them
4. Convince them about the necessity for experience and exploration in a life where schoolchildren's creativity is limited.
5. Finish off with assurance by patting them on the back or making light of the situation