Ammo library
Asking Permission to Continue
Severity 2Word choice & deliveryStep 1Step 2
Asks if they have a minute or want to talk about it instead of asking the next accountability question.
The give pair
Gives ammo
Do you have a minute to talk about animal rights?
Gives nothing
How do you feel about humans exploiting other animals?
The round they fire back
Grants themselves an easy out, 'I have to go', without engaging the issue.
How to fix it
Just ask the next flowchart question. Hello, how do you feel about humans exploiting other animals?
Coaching notes
- Instead of 'do you want to talk about it?' just ask the next question.
- Permission-seeking signals you are optional background noise, not representing victims.
Related lessons
- Step 1 opening question is correct The frame