Here’s a twist on one of the questions you listed Emily. I think it reveals more of one’s character and morality than the original question: would you be willing to add one year of life to yours if it meant choosing the other person from whom you would take that year?
Re. Julavits's how can I ask a question that is an invitation not a demand: A.J. Levine, when calling on students to ask her a question or to answer a question she asked, always said, "Please", gesturing to them and making a sweeping motion with her hands. It seemed a lovely, quick way to turn what could be confrontational or demanding into a joint exercise in exploration.
(I must add, this is purely hypothetical!)
Here’s a twist on one of the questions you listed Emily. I think it reveals more of one’s character and morality than the original question: would you be willing to add one year of life to yours if it meant choosing the other person from whom you would take that year?
Re. Julavits's how can I ask a question that is an invitation not a demand: A.J. Levine, when calling on students to ask her a question or to answer a question she asked, always said, "Please", gesturing to them and making a sweeping motion with her hands. It seemed a lovely, quick way to turn what could be confrontational or demanding into a joint exercise in exploration.
I love this! I'm going to try it in class tomorrow. "Please!"