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I want to say what I need to say even in uncomfortable situations
I want to say what I need to say even in uncomfortable situations
Description
Book Introduction
“Easy to say…” Isn’t that difficult to say?
A teenager with a lot to say, even if it's just one mouth
From school to social media, everywhere there are precious connections.
A "My Way of Conversation" That Allows You to Communicate with Anyone


What if talking to a friend first is harder than running a round trip, and refusing a favor is harder than writing in English? What if you want to speak calmly without raising your voice when you're upset, and communicate firmly to rude people? Listen to the conversation class taught by Lim Jeong-min, a former announcer and conversation education expert.

The author, who has dedicated himself to writing beyond lectures for those who struggle with speaking, including the best-selling "Conversation Skills for Adults" and the children's "Speaking Practice for Clearly Expressing Your Thoughts," now offers conversation skills for teenagers.
The author, who lectures at companies and universities and coaches conversations with leaders from all walks of life, including CEOs, executives, politicians, educators, medical professionals, and lawyers, believes that if anyone can change their words, their relationships and lives can change as well. He proposes a "My Way of Conversation" for youth.
This book focuses on specific, real-world conversational situations that teenagers often struggle with, such as giving presentations, making friends, rejection, conflicts with parents, and communicating with teachers. It empathizes with their struggles and suggests smart solutions. It is a practical guide that can be put into practice immediately for all teenagers who struggle with language.

Among the subjects in the revised 2022 curriculum, the 'Language Life Exploration' subject aims to foster sensitivity to the language life of oneself and those around oneself while studying the correct use of language.
Therefore, it is essential to understand the process of realizing identity and forming relationships through language and practice applying it to one's own life.
Let's look back on our language life with the author who says, "If your words change first, the conversation and the other person will eventually change."
Good conversations can bring us closer together and offer a new understanding of how we can address both personal and community challenges.


index
Author's Note
Only by knowing your own identity can you speak in your own way. ㆍ 7

1.
A conversation with a friend that strengthens your friendship

I find it hard to talk to my friends ㆍ 16
How to keep the conversation from stalling? ㆍ 22
Why do you ignore me and do whatever you want? ㆍ 30
How to refuse without offending someone? ㆍ 38
I want to speak firmly to a rude friend. ㆍ 46
Real and Fake Friends Checklist ㆍ 52

2.
A conversation with myself that boosts self-esteem
I want to speak my own language, without being dragged around! ㆍ 56
I want to present confidently, but how do I do it? ㆍ 67
I failed this test! Why am I doing this? ㆍ 76
Just looking in the mirror is stressful! I feel like I'm the only one who's ugly and fat. ㆍ 82
Why Am I Unpopular? ㆍ 89
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Test ㆍ 94

3.
Conversation with polite adults

Can't Your Parents Stop Nagging? ㆍ 98
I hate parents who speak to me in a commanding tone! ㆍ 106
I didn't mean to say anything hurtful to my parents. ㆍ 113
I'm annoyed. What should I say to my teacher? ㆍ 119
What if I don't want to talk or leave the room? ㆍ 124
Adolescent Emotional State Test ㆍ 129

4.
Non-face-to-face conversations that allow for safe communication

Phone calls are scary ㆍ 134
Can I send a pre-message to a group chat? ㆍ 140
I want to make friends online ㆍ 148
I can't concentrate well during video classes. ㆍ 156
Online Class Etiquette Checklist ㆍ 161

Into the book
While teaching speaking classes to teenagers, there was something that seemed obvious but also felt very urgent.
The truth is that in any relationship, when one person changes, the other person changes too.
When you have a hard time talking to someone because they are difficult, or when the conversation is difficult and the other person feels burdened, if you change your words first while participating in the conversation, both the conversation and the other person will eventually change.
Of course, it won't be easy.
Don't you believe it? Your changes can transform not only your home, but also your school and society!
--- p.12

Rejection isn't as easy as you think.
Maybe the reason you find rejection difficult and fearful is because you value the people around you.
I wonder if I have been unable to refuse any requests from my friends and have made things difficult for myself due to feeling sorry for them and being overly considerate of myself.
From now on, I hope you'll practice saying no in a smart way while maintaining good relationships with your friends.
--- p.45

The most common mistakes are forgetting what you wanted to say or stuttering and slurring your speech.
If you suddenly forget what you were going to say, take a moment to catch your breath and then move on calmly and naturally.
The audience has no idea what you're going to say.
Only the person who prepared the presentation knows.
If I don't show my embarrassment and just let it go, the other person won't notice either.

--- p.74

Do you know the difference between reaction and response? A reaction refers to unconscious, habitual speech and behavior, while a response refers to conscious, selective speech and behavior.
When I get emotional or have conflicts with my parents, I tend to blurt out the way I've been speaking.
As conflicts grow, we must respond consciously.
That way we can prevent things from getting any worse.

--- p.114

If you're unsure how to communicate in a group chat, try sending a call signal to start a conversation.
A 'call signal' is a signal that communicates the intention to engage in conversation and attracts the attention of other participants.
Specifically, these include making requests, eliciting social responses, providing information, and expressing emotions.
--- pp.141-142

Publisher's Review
“Any appearance is fine,
“Clothes that don’t fit me are just uncomfortable.”
A former announcer shares conversation lessons with teenagers.


It is essential for teenagers, who are just beginning to form social relationships, to develop wise conversation skills and good speaking habits.
As a former announcer, conversation coach, and communication expert who has transformed the speech and conversations of people from all walks of life for over a decade, this book encapsulates the essence of speaking for teenagers. Through this book, young readers can acquire the ability to communicate with anyone, anytime, anywhere.

The conversation method covered in the book is a communication technique that involves listening wisely and speaking accurately, rather than maintaining a consistent attitude of “I have a lot to say but I won’t say it” in uncomfortable situations or hurting each other’s feelings with emotionally driven, impulsive reactions.
Reading this book provides an opportunity to comprehensively review listening, speaking, verbal and nonverbal expressions.
Above all, this book starts with knowing one's own identity. It helps teenagers who want to speak up even in uncomfortable situations to look back on their language habits, interpersonal relationships, and self and find areas for improvement through activity pages such as specific examples of how to escape from problematic situations and checklists that allow them to think and confirm for themselves.

How do I refuse without being offended?
May good conversations take you to good places
Conversation is fun, rejection is accurate, relationships are affectionate


How to talk to a friend you meet for the first time, how to keep a conversation going when you're awkward, how to confidently do a presentation that's burdensome and nerve-wracking, how to give yourself some words of encouragement, how to stop your parents from nagging, how to wisely not say anything when you don't want to, how to be good at phone calls, how to send a message first in a group chat, how to make friends online, ... ... .

As you explore the conversational skills you can learn from this book, you'll discover the author's insights into communication and speaking skills that are valuable not only to teenagers but to everyone who struggles with relationships, conversation, and speaking.
Through "I Want to Speak Up Even in Uncomfortable Situations," teenage readers can learn how to maintain self-esteem, friendship, and courtesy when communicating with various people they encounter in everyday life, such as friends, parents, and teachers, as well as how to communicate safely online.

‘Conversation’ is the most important factor in starting a relationship and maintaining a good relationship.
In the various uncomfortable situations that teenagers face, the book invites readers into a world of warm conversations that make conversations a little more enjoyable, rejections always precise, and relationships more affectionate.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: March 31, 2024
- Page count, weight, size: 163 pages | 228g | 128*200*10mm
- ISBN13: 9791167552563
- ISBN10: 1167552563

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