Question

Statements such as, "i'm going to tell you something because i consider you a friend," and "please listen to everything i have to say before you respond" are most appropriately made in which stage of conversation?

Answer 1

Typically these statements would be made at the start of an encounter. However, people usually make these kinds of statements when they have negative or upsetting news to deliver. The speaker must first gauge the listener's mood and state of mind before delivering the blow, so it may be a little while into the conversation before the news is broken to the listener.