“You told me the key was lost.” “It was.”
18 Dialogue Starter Prompts Prompts
These prompts create a starting constraint, question, or situation. Use one as written, combine two, or change the audience, setting, objective, or limitation to make a new exercise.
“Before you open that, tell me where you found it.”
“I agree with you. That is exactly why I cannot help.”
“You keep calling it an accident as if that settles anything.”
“If you had asked yesterday, I would have said yes.”
“There are three names on this form, and one of them is mine.”
“I did what you asked.” “No. You did what you thought I meant.”
“You can keep the money. I need the receipt.”
“Why did you bring him here?” “Because he already knew the address.”
“I remember the meeting. I just remember a different reason for it.”
“You do not need my permission.” “That is not the same as having your support.”
“The problem is not that the door is locked.”
“Say that again, but this time leave my brother out of it.”
“I thought you wanted the truth.” “I wanted it before you signed anything.”
“We can fix the machine or we can meet the deadline. Pick one.”
“You knew I would come.” “I knew you would be late.”
“I am not asking whether it is legal.”
“The last time you said ‘trust me,’ we lost a week.”