Which of the following is LEAST likely to trigger an emotional response?
A) No one around here ever listens to me.
B) I never feel that you hear what I am saying.
C) You always have to get the last word in.
D) I don't feel as though my concerns are being heard.
E) Why don't you ever let me speak?

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D) Emotional responses can be triggered by certain words or phrases that people dislike. Common triggers are absolutes like always, never, ever, no one, etc. Only this choice avoids an absolute. It also focuses on the speaker's feeling about the other person's behavior, instead of assigning blame.

Which of the Following Is LEAST Likely to Trigger an Emotional