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Test Word Choice: The Impact of [But] vs [And]
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QUESTION 1: What effect does the word "but" have in a conversation?
Unite and add, presenting ideas as realities that coexist
Reinforces the first part of the sentence, giving it more importance
It acts as an eraser, denying or invalidating what was said previously
It has no significant impact on communication
2nd QUESTION: How does the word "and" work in contrast to "but"?
It works as a connector that joins and adds, without canceling
It also acts as an eraser, but in a more subtle way
Introduces direct and confrontational criticism
It always indicates that the second idea is more important than the first
QUESTION 3: What happens in a listener's brain when they hear the word "but"?
Relaxes and prepares to receive a compliment
You instinctively prepare for a confrontation, criticism, or bad news
Completely ignores the word and focuses on the rest of the message
Becomes more attentive to understanding the connection between ideas
QUESTION 4: What message does the phrase "I would like to go on vacation, but I'm afraid of flying" convey?
A message of resignation and limitation, presenting fear as an insurmountable obstacle
A message that invites us to search for solutions to manage fear
A description of two facts that coexist without canceling each other out
A declaration that the desire to travel is stronger than the fear
QUESTION 5: What change in meaning occurs when you say "I would like to go on vacation, and I'm afraid of flying"?
Fear is no longer perceived as a real problem
Present fear as a challenge to be solved rather than an insurmountable barrier
The desire to go on vacation disappears completely
The sentence becomes grammatically incorrect
QUESTION 6: Why is this technique powerful in professional environments such as when giving feedback?
Because it allows you to reject an idea without the other person realizing it
Because it validates the original idea and presents the suggestion as an addition that strengthens it
Because it softens the criticism so much that it loses all its effect
Because it is a more direct and aggressive way of giving feedback
QUESTION 7: In the phrase "I appreciate your effort, but...", what part of the message really resonates?
The initial praise ("I appreciate your effort")
Both parts of the sentence have the same weight
The criticism that is to come
Nowhere, as the sentence is confusing
QUESTION 8: What mentality encourages the use of the word "and" instead of "but"?
A confrontational and competitive mentality
A problem-solving and collaborative mindset
A mentality of resignation and acceptance of defeat
A mentality that seeks to ignore problems
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