>>/25443/ Also they give some "tactical talk" examples for certain situations, how to start what we should say in difficult situations. This is also practical so here we go: When you disagree: - It seems to me that the problem is . . . - My concern is that we may not have enough . . . - Please explain this to me. There appears to be an error. . . . - While I don’t agree with your conclusion, you certainly have the right to your opinion. - Would it be possible for you to recheck . . . ? When you're interrupted: - Pardon me, I’m not through. Just give me a few seconds to finish my point. When you run into a buzz saw: - Obviously, you’re too upset to discuss this now. I’ll talk to you later. - We don’t have to agree, but is there any reason we can’t be civil to each other? - I can see why you may feel that way. . . . - You’d have every right to feel that way if that were the case. - I understand you have a problem with that, but I expect to be treated with courtesy, respect, and the professionalism I’ve earned. - Please tell me frankly what I’ve done to offend you. When you're being pressured: - I don’t feel totally comfortable [with that] [talking about that]. . . . - Don’t you think it would be a good idea to hold off until . . . ? When you reprimand: - What steps would you suggest to correct that? - I’m sure you don’t realize it, but . . . - Perhaps you didn’t understand the consequences that could result from . . . - Maybe I failed to make myself clear. . . . When you want to express your anger: - I have to tell you that I felt offended by that remark. - I was upset when I realized the decision was based on . . . - I felt I was treated badly when I wasn’t informed in advance about the change. When you want to clear up confusion: - I’d appreciate your help with this muddled negotiation. Is it true that you said . . . ? - When all the facts are in and verified, it will be apparent that . . . - It looks like following this system got our signals crossed. However, we can . . . - Perhaps I misunderstood. Are you saying that . . . ? - Let me see if I understand this. Would I be correct in assuming that you feel . . . ? That's it. Some of them may even be useful on imageboards in some altered form, or as is.