You are the group leader and the group has just begun discussing merits of a possible solution when one member asks you, "Well, what do you think of this proposal?" Effective Group Discussion recommends that you reply

A. with a clear answer backed up by evidence and valid reasoning.
B. by paraphrasing the question, then when your paraphrase has been confirmed, answering it.
C. "First, I'd like to hear what others think about this proposal. What do other group members think?"
D. with a clear statement of your opinion.
E. "What do you think of it?"


Answer: C

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