3.2. Persuasion Stages

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are two barriers to adopting new drinking water technologies?

   Hint

   Think about what makes people skeptical.

2. 2.

   Define 'soft knowledge.'

   Hint

   It's not hard facts but more about what people say.

3. 3.

   What is the primary reason people hesitate to adopt new technologies in drinking water?

   • Financial constraints
   • Technological interest
   • Environmental concerns

   Hint

   Consider which option relates to affordability.

4. 4.

   True or False: Soft knowledge refers to information that can only be obtained through observation.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how people learn things from conversations.

5. 5.

   Design a community outreach plan that addresses distrust in new water technologies. What key points would you include?

   Hint

   Consider who people trust in your community.

6. 6.

   How would you measure the effectiveness of your persuasion efforts on adopting rainwater harvesting?

   Hint

   Think about both quantitative and qualitative measures.