Oliver knocks on his upstairs neighbor's door in London because water is dripping into his kitchen. Listen for how he hedges, so the news doesn't land as an accusation.
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Practice · 3 min
Record Oliver's line "I mean, I could be wrong, but your kitchen's right above mine." Say "I mean" and "I could be wrong" quickly and lightly, then slow down a little on "right above mine." Compare with the model. The hedge is fast because it's padding; the fact is slower because it's the point.
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Say it today
Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.