Which option directly invites additional information about the situation?

• A. What happened exactly just so I know?
• B. Can you say more about that so I understand?
• C. What else can you tell me about this?
• D. I appreciate you bringing this to my attention. Can you tell me everything you know about what happened? What has their reaction been just so I know?

Answer: (C)

Inviting additional information should be open-ended and directly focused on the situation. The phrase “What else can you tell me about this?” does exactly that by inviting any new details, perspectives, or context without constraining what counts as relevant. It signals genuine curiosity and leaves room for the speaker to share information they hadn’t mentioned yet, which helps you understand the full picture.

The other options tend to push the conversation in narrower or heavier directions. Asking for exactly what happened aims for a precise recount, which can miss broader context or nuances. Saying “say more about that” is somewhat vague and depends on what “that” refers to, potentially slowing the flow of new information. Asking for everything you know and detailing reactions can feel overwhelming or pressuring, which may shut down the speaker or shut out details beyond their initial reactions.