Sound Clear Confident Practice the 3 Step Yes No Reason Example Method for Answering Questions

Let's practice speaking with confidence with my three-step response method. Last week, we learned about responding to a yes-no question using three steps. Number one, answer yes or no. Number two, give a reason, because. And then lastly, number three, provide an example. So today, we are going to practice that. I'm Jennifer Tarl with Tarl Speech, and let's level up your communication with this strategy. All right, let's jump right in. Let's review the strategy. Answer the question with a yes or no. Number two, provide a reason. And number three, give an example. It will sound something like this. Yes, I do. This is because, for example. Or, no, I do not. This is because, for example. All right, so when we're doing this, we're gonna work on a few things. Number one, it is responding quickly. Number two, responding in a very concise manner. Number three, increasing your confidence. And let's add on today, working on your pronunciation. And we're going to do that by chunking your responses. So we are going to practice yes, I do. No, I don't. I'm adding a pause there, and then I'm chunking my words together, connecting them all. Next, when I say, this is because, and then I give the rest of my answer. And finally, for example, and then the rest of my answer. All right, here is our question. Do you prepare a written agenda before every meeting? Try that question out loud first. Do you prepare a written agenda before every meeting? All right, now, let's answer this question. I'm gonna have you take a turn, answer the question, and then I'll give you two model responses. Do you prepare a written agenda before every meeting? Okay, let's take about 10 seconds. Okay, so do you prepare a written agenda before every meeting? Thinking about your answer, let's give some self-feedback. Did you respond yes or no first? Great, bonus, did you add a part of the question to your response? Okay, great if you did, not needed, but nice. All right, number two, did you give a reason why? Did you give us a because? All right, and then last, did you remember an example? Okay, good job. Now, here are some examples for you. We are going to practice our clear, confident speaking with these. All right, do you prepare a written agenda before every meeting? Yes, I do. This is because an agenda keeps the conversation on track. For example, we finish through our list of topics 10 minutes early when we have a clear plan. All right, now I'm gonna just read that at normal speed. Yes, I do. This is because an agenda keeps the conversation on track. For example, we finish through our list of topics 10 minutes early when we have a clear plan. All right, everybody, how did you do? Did you remember? Pause, excellent. And don't forget, you want to link your words together so that everything is together. That provides a better rhythm. And it's a great way to practice adding pauses as well. All right, let's look at response number two. Do you prepare a written agenda before every meeting? No, I do not. This is because some brainstorming sessions need to be more spontaneous. For example, our most creative ideas often come from unstructured conversations. And now at a more normal speed, no, I do not. This is because some brainstorming sessions need to be more spontaneous. For example, our most creative ideas often come from unstructured conversations. All right, now let's go back to the beginning now that you've had a chance to practice. We've practiced some responses together. Now I'm gonna have you answer the question again using the script. You can veer from the script if you want. You can use different words, but the script kind of helps kind of get you going if you're new to this. I'm gonna give you a few seconds and make sure that you respond out loud. All right, here we go. Do you prepare a written agenda before every meeting? Okay, everybody, awesome. So do you prepare a written agenda before every meeting? Yes, I do. Because an agenda keeps me on track and it allows me to help my students instead of thinking about what I'm going to do next. Give it a try. I know people are going to think that you sound more clear, concise, and confident. So let me know in the comments below. Is this helping you? And do you have any suggestions for the next question type? Thanks so much, everyone. Have an amazing day.