The Art of Conversation #3
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Talk to Emily
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Emily wants to improve her interpersonal communication skills. Keep on teaching her.
I heard you are looking for me?
Emily
Ah? Really? It's been okay. Ah yes, have you eaten yet? And then? Ah, I'm sorry — I accidentally slipped back into that mode again.
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"That mode"?
You're a fast learner.
Emily
I mean, the mode you taught me! Don't play dumb.
Emily
Heehee, I can pretty much chat freely back and forth with people now.
Emily
Normal chats can't faze me now, but... I've got a small problem — I can't help but reveal my true colors during lab work...
Emily
Maybe it's because my brain hasn't adjusted to it yet, and it's still a beat behind my mouth.
Emily
Teacher, are there any catch-all phrases that I can say when I'm too busy to think?
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How about this...
I can't think of anything better.
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Got it.
Get straight to the point.
Mmm, mmm, sure, sure.
Emily
Seems a little ill-mannered, like... a little impatient? It won't work!
Emily
That seems kind of blunt.
Emily
Mmm... Mmm... sure, sure. Wow! That rolls off the tongue!
Emily
Mmm, mmm, and then... Ah, sorry, I couldn't help it.
Emily
Teacher, I thought of something. Sometimes I meet people who love bragging and don't shut up about themselves.
Emily
To be honest, I don't really want to talk with people like that — but I also want to be as polite as possible. Is there any catch-all phrase that can be used in these situations?
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How about this...
I can't think of anything better.
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Okay. Okay. Okay.
Wow, why?
You really are a smartypants.
Emily
That's too sarcastic. Even I can tell.
Emily
Wow! That's why you are the teacher. That makes me sound super patient!
Emily
Teacher, you're amazing! Don't worry. I've made notes on everything you've said! I'll practice lots.
Emily
I've got a workshop tonight, and people from other departments will be coming over... Um... If I forget something, can you please help me remotely? Okay?
System
Emily leaves in a hurry. You stay where you are and rest for a bit.
Emily
...It sounds like flattery, but I intuitively feel something's wrong. Like... it's more of an insult?
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