General Studies Paper II (CSAT) · Subtopic
Clear and appropriate responses
Official syllabus
Interpersonal skills including communication skills;
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What this covers
A clear response states what is known, what remains uncertain and what action is possible. Courtesy does not require agreeing with an unverified assertion or offering a promise beyond authority.
Key ideas
- acknowledgment
- fact
- limit
- next step