When you need this

Favorite questions are hard to answer on the spot. Your mind goes blank, and a long silence feels strange. The trick is a small starter phrase that gives you two seconds to think: "Hmm, it's hard to pick one..."

Then give one answer and one reason, and turn the question around. "Probably pizza. It's good any time of day. How about you?" That's a complete, friendly answer in three short pieces.

Phrases

there are many good choices; buys you time

introduces your answer after thinking

a relaxed answer that isn't a strong promise

your favorite at the moment; it may change

the answer changes

an honest answer that stays friendly

two favorites are equal

your old favorite, not now

definitely, no doubt

a type, not one thing

hands the question back

Say it out loud

Tap a sentence to hear it. Say it after the voice.

Practice · 3 min

Answer each favorite question with a starter, one answer and "How about you?"

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Say it today

Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.