Group Discussion – Definition, Tips, and other rules to follow

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Group Discussion - You receive a telephone call from your mother’s office when she is not at home. You 
have the following conversation with the speaker. But you have to go for your tuition 
class. So you leave a message for your mother. Write the message within 50 words 
using the information given below. Do not add any new information. 

Group Discussion Definition Tips And Rules


Example:

Ambuj : Hello! 
Mr Rastogi: Hello! May I speak to Ms Dixit, please? I am Naresh Rastogi from the 
office. 
Ambuj : Mom’s not at home right now. 
Mr Rastogi: In that case can you give her a message? It is urgent. Please tell her that 
the meeting fixed for tomorrow has been rescheduled. Ask her to check 
her mail as soon as possible for the details. Please don’t forget to inform 
her. 
Ambuj : Don’t worry. I will tell her as soon as she returns. 14 Feb 3:30 pm 
Message 
Mom 
Mr Rastogi from the office called up to say that the meeting fixed for tomorrow 
has been rescheduled. He wants you to check your mail as soon as possible for the 
details. He said it was urgent. 
Ambuj
Suggesting
I think we should…… Why don’t we…..?
Let’s…… Couldn’t we……?
Don’t you think we could….?
Asking for opinion
What is your opinion on….? What do you feel about…?
I wonder what do you think about…..? I’d like to know your stand on…..
Interrupting
I’m sorry to interrupt but….
Excuse me. Could I add something, please?
That’s true. Sorry, but…..
Handling Interruptions
Just a moment please. Could I finish what I am saying?
If you would just let me finish……. Could you wait for a minute, please.
Concluding
To summarise/conclude,…… We can conclude by saying……
Let’s run quickly through the main ideas before concluding the discussion.
Sample Group Discussion
Evaluator : You’ve all been given a few minutes to think on your topic for today’s 
group discussion, which is ‘Do you think teenagers should be given a 
separate mobile phone?’You may now begin the discussion. Who would 
like to start?
Manisha : I think the topic of this discussion is very relevant to all of us here. 
As teenagers, we are so fond of our mobile phones, and its different 
features that have become irresistible to us. I feel mobile phones are 
quite necessary, they are quite helpful for educational purpose, we can 
get support for their various subjects just at the click of a button. 
Anamika : I also agree with Suhasini because now-a-days people use smartphones 
and they can get access to any information they want like travel 
information, recipes, courses, colleges etc
John : Yes, I would like to add to it. I don’t think students use the mobile phones 
only for seeking useful information. They use it for entertainment too. 
They listen to songs, watch movies etc. I am afraid they see unsuitable 
things too. Moreover they spend long hours on phone.
Anamika : Yes Dipak, you are absolutely right. But, I think parents have made 
them aware of the abuses of the mobiles and they are mature enough to 
understand how to use the mobile phone productively.
Ananya : Yes, all this is true but don’t you all agree that they do see unwanted 
things and waste their time in things not suitable for their age group.
John : I agree with what Manjula says. It is a sheer wastage of time, money 
and energy.
Anamika : I feel that most of the students have forgotten the basic use of mobile 
phones; they have to travel long distances for tuitions and other purposes. 
The parents can keep a track of their children. That is the main reason 
why parents have given them mobiles.
John : Yes, but students have become lazy. They lack concentration, they don’t 
read books, the phone keeps ringing and disturbs them now and then.
Manisha : Parents, institutions block some sites so that students are not able to 
view unwanted material. The risk is there but with advantages there are 
disadvantages too.
Evaluator : All right, everyone. Your time’s nearly up. Could someone conclude, 
please?
John : Taking the points into consideration mobile is a good and useful tool 
but a time period should be allotted to the students to use mobile so 
that students do not become couch potatoes. Eye problems, posture 
problems, psychological problems have increased. They sometimes 
become violent if mobile phones are taken away from them. They can 
use these phones but they should be made to use them judiciously.

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