It’s important to understand that a tough question often has an emotional component. Your answer must appeal to the heart as well as the head. It isn’t true that “the facts speak for themselves.” You must show you recognize the questioner’s feelings and are concerned about them.
If the question was negative, rephrase it without changing its meaning. Look at the questioner as you begin answering, but look elsewhere before you finish so you don’t get a negative follow-up question. Frame your responses so they answer the question and tie back to one of the points you’re making, but be sure you really answered the question before you tie back.
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