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"Polish the Pitch"

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    Learners practice softening blunt or overly direct statements by using diplomatic expressions and softeners: “I wonder if…”, “Wouldn’t it be better if…”, “Maybe we could…”, etc.
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  • That’s a bad idea
    I wonder if we could explore a different approach.
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  • You’re wrong
    I think we might be looking at this from different angles.
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  • That won’t work
    Maybe we could consider an alternative that fits better.
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  • We don’t have time for that
    I’d prefer we focus on the priorities for now.
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  • This isn’t your responsibility
    Maybe someone from the appropriate team should handle this.
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  • Your explanation makes no sense
    Could you clarify that part a little more?
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  • You’re being unrealistic
    I wonder if we might consider a more practical option.
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  • Just do what I say
    I’d rather we try this approach first—does that sound okay to you?
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  • That’s not important
    I’m not sure that needs to be a focus right now.
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  • You’re not prepared
    Would it help to take a moment to review your notes?
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  • That’s too expensive
    I wonder if we could look for a more budget-friendly option.
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  • This meeting is a waste of time
    Wouldn’t it be better if we streamlined our agenda next time?
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  • That’s a terrible design
    Maybe we could refine the concept a bit further.
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  • You missed the point
    Could we revisit that idea to make sure we’re on the same page?
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  • Stop interrupting
    Would you mind if I finish my thought first?
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  • That was a mistake
    Let’s see how we can fix that moving forward.
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