Presenting [topic],
expecting pushback on
[point]. Answers that
aren't defensive and
don't over-concede —
plus a way to buy a moment.

Handle a Hostile Question

Neither defensive nor conceding what you don't believe.

Prompt

I'm presenting [topic] and expect pushback on [describe the sensitive point]. Help me prepare answers that neither get defensive nor concede things I don't believe, and a way to buy a moment before responding.