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Unit 13 · Role Play 2 — The Unspoken No

Mrs. Nakamura says yes to everything. Her hands say no. Believe the hands.

Phrases You Will Need

Notice the refusal:Your hands are holding the blanket — shall we wait a minute?You’ve gone quiet. I’ll stop there.
Ask gentlyAre you cold?Is something not right?
Keep warmA warm towel over the chestWash one small part at a time and re-cover itA blanket over everything elseClose the window
Hands a jobHold this flannel for me.Hold your glasses case.Hold the corner of the towel.
Mind somewhere to goIs that your daughter in the photograph?What was your garden like?That’s a lovely brooch — where’s it from?

Your Role

You are a healthcare worker. Mrs. Nakamura, 86, has dementia. She agrees with everything you say. You are giving a bed bath and are about to wash her chest and abdomen. She will say yes. She does not mean yes. Because you cannot see her, the practice partner will say her body language out loud in brackets. Listen for it.

What You Must Do

How to practice

A simple flow students can follow every time.
  1. 1Click Speak to turn on the mic.
  2. 2Speak clearly and finish your response.
  3. 3Click Send to submit what you said.
  4. 4When you are finished, click Review to check your work.
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