Joining in group conversations -vocabulary

confidence – self assurance / sure of oneself

opinion – personal belief or judgement

topic – subject of a conversation, book etc

polite -socially correct or refined

interrupt – to break into a conversation or start speaking when someone else is speaking

offend -hurt the feelings of someone

specific – particular

sensitive – a subject likely to arouse controversy or strong feelings

contrary – opposed or completely different

forceful – powerful and convincing

backlash – sudden and hostile reaction

introduce -present (someone) by name to another person

accessible – easily understood