Make this indirect: “You spelled that word wrong.”
"I think there’s a different way to spell that word. Want to double-check it?"
"I've been stuck on this math problem for a while, mind taking a look at it with me?"
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Make this indirect: "I can’t make it to your party."
"I’d love to come, but unfortunately, I have other plans that night."
Make this indirect: "I don’t agree with your idea."
"That’s an interesting point. Have you thought about it this way?"
Make this indirect: "Please turn down the music."
"I love this song, but could we turn it down a bit so we can talk?"
Make this indirect: "Can you give me a ride to the store?"
"I need to pick up a few things from the store, but I’m not sure how to get there. Are you heading that way by any chance?"
"I think there might be a mistake here. Do you want to go over it together?"
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Direct
Make this indirect: "Your presentation was too long."
"There was a lot of great information in your presentation. Maybe next time, you could focus on just the key points to keep it shorter?"
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?"
Sometimes you are just plain annoying, you know?
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“You got the answer wrong.”
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We have been friends a long time, so I’m sure we can figure this out.
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Indirect
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?"
We have discussed you being late so many times. What can I do to help you change your behavior?
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Direct
"What are you up to this Friday? Maybe we could do something together."
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"Is everything okay? You seem a little off today."
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Direct
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’re wrong about that."
"I see where you're coming from, but I’ve heard something a little different."
Make this indirect: “You didn’t pronounce my name correctly.”
"Actually, my name is pronounced like this... (insert correct pronunciation)."
“You look really upset!”
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Direct
“Do you want to hang out on Friday?”
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Direct
“Can you help me with my math homework?”
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