Practice prompt
Transit Pass vs Car Commute
Your friend is deciding between buying a monthly transit pass and driving to work every day. Persuade your friend to choose the transit pass.
A strong response plan
- 1Choose transit clearly
- 2Compare total cost
- 3Compare stress and convenience
- 4Acknowledge one drawback and answer it
Sample answer
Study the organization, not the script
I think the monthly transit pass is the better option for you. Driving may feel more flexible, but once you include fuel, parking and maintenance it will cost much more than the pass. You also told me that downtown traffic makes you stressed before work, while the train would let you read or answer messages during the commute. I know transit can be slower on some days, but your office is only a short walk from the station and trains run frequently during rush hour. For your budget and daily routine, I would definitely choose transit.
What to notice
Use listener-specific reasons
Acknowledge the competing option fairly
End with a decisive recommendation
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