How to react to an accusation

Why this matters. A defence is an answer that can be checked, not a louder voice.

What to do. Repeat the claim in your own words, separate facts from opinions, answer the specific contradiction, then return to your own version of the table.

How it sounds. "You say I changed my position. Yes, after the vote I reconsidered my view of number six, because they did this. My version now is…"

Practice. A partner accuses you three times; answer calmly in 30 seconds.

Typical mistakes. Putting the opponent down, or dodging a specific question.