How to do this drill
- Mark positive, negative, and limiting cues.
- Wait until the complete turn ends.
- Choose a two-part attitude phrase.
Material
I like the idea of a shared delivery locker, especially for residents who work late. The proposed location beside the elevators is convenient. Still, the current design blocks part of the notice board, and the maintenance estimate does not include weekend support. I could support a three-month trial if the board moves the unit to the alcove and publishes a contact plan before launch.
Your tasks
- Describe the speaker's attitude in a balanced phrase.
- List the conditions required for support.
Check your work
Finish the tasks first, then open the answer to compare.
Show the answer
Answer
The speaker is cautiously supportive: they value convenience but require relocation and a clear support plan before a trial.
How to reach it
- Collect positive cues.
- Add concerns after the contrast marker.
- Preserve conditional commitment in the final label.
Evidence
Positive cues are ‘like’ and ‘convenient’; ‘still’ introduces two concerns; ‘could support…if’ expresses conditional rather than firm approval.
Review your attempt
- Does your phrase contain both support and caution?
- Did you avoid calling the speaker opposed?
Take it further
Rewrite the comment to express strong opposition while keeping the topic and facts unchanged.
