👉 In communication, a preconversational response is a statement or action that precedes an actual conversation. It is often used in situations where there is no direct line of communication between two parties and where both parties are likely to be unaware of each other's intentions. For example, if you're having a phone call with your friend and they ask if you have any questions, it might seem like a preconversational response as you don't want to interrupt their conversation. However, in reality