Sometimes you are just plain annoying, you know?
Indirect
Direct
We have discussed you being late so many times. What can I do to help you change your behavior?
Direct
Indirect
We have been friends a long time, so I’m sure we can figure this out.
Indirect
Direct
“Can you help me with my math homework?”
Indirect
Direct
"I've been stuck on this math problem for a while, mind taking a look at it with me?"
Indirect
Direct
“You look really upset!”
Indirect
Direct
"Is everything okay? You seem a little off today."
Indirect
Direct
“Do you want to hang out on Friday?”
Direct
Indirect
"What are you up to this Friday? Maybe we could do something together."
Direct
Indirect
“You got the answer wrong.”
Indirect
Direct
"I think there might be a mistake here. Do you want to go over it together?"
Direct
Indirect
Make this indirect: “You didn’t pronounce my name correctly.”
"Actually, my name is pronounced like this... (insert correct pronunciation)."
Make this indirect: “You said you were going to call me last night, and you didn’t.”
"I was waiting for your call last night. Did something come up?"
Make this indirect: “Do you want to be my partner for our science project?”
"I'm thinking about teaming up for the science project. Would you be interested?"
Make this indirect: “Can I try one of your cookies?”
"Those cookies look amazing! I'd love to try one if you’re sharing."
Make this indirect: “You spelled that word wrong.”
"I think there’s a different way to spell that word. Want to double-check it?"
