A Little Background
When you talk about “chewing something over” it’s really saying that you are thinking it through.
This is to say that you are considering options, or really giving something a lot of thought.
We did an episode that is related, and you’ll want to check this out for some helpful background.
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When To Deal With It and Not Say Anything In Englis.
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Roleplay to Help
In this roleplay, Lindsay and Michelle are deciding which college to attend—and they are best friends in high school.
Michelle: “I’m so happy you got that scholarship!” Lindsay: “Yeah.
I have a lot to chew on, though.
It’s a tough choice.” Michelle: “It’s a lot to ponder.
It’s good to consider all your options, though.
Keep an open mind.” Lindsay: .
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Talking About Decision Making
Today we are focused on decision making and that’s where the phrase “chew on” comes up as a perfect example.
You can almost envision this if you think about it—you are chewing on or thinking through, or even taking your time with something.
You are letting it sink in, rather than having a quick decision without thought that means nothing.
Let’s bre.
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What are the 4 words that make a decision?
The top 4 are:
- choice
- alternative
- deciding and determination
You can get the definition (s) of a word in the list below by tapping the question-mark icon next to it.
The words at the top of the list are the ones most associated with decision making, and as you go down the relatedness becomes more slight.
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What are the different types of decision-making processes?
Structured decision-making processes include:
- rational
- bounded rationality
- intuitive
- creative decision making
Each of these can be useful, depending on the circumstances and the problem that needs to be solved.
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Where does the word decision come from?
Decision originally comes from the Latin decidere ("determine").
You make decisions every day:
- what to wear
- what to eat
- how to spend your money
- who to vote for
- what movie to go to
A court judge makes a decision in a trial (and actually "hands down" or "announces" that decision).
