Out-positive / Agreement url
Don’t you think there’s too much hate in the country between people?
- I feel exactly the same way.
- That goes without saying.
- Everybody knows that!
- I think you hit the nail right on the head.
- You very well may be right.
- You can say that again!
- That's as plain as the nose on your face.
- That's for sure.
- I couldn't have said it better myself.
- I know exactly how you feel.
Don’t you think there’s too much hate in the country between people?
In-positive / Confidence url
After an appendix operation
- I feel like a new man.
- I know I’m on the road to recovery.
- I feel better than ever.
- Don’t worry about me.
- I’ll be fine.
- I get by with a little help from my friends.
- I’m not out of the woods yet, but I’m fully confident that I will be in no time at all.
- I’m patient and hopeful that it will all be for the best.
- I should be alright.
- It didn't make any sense not to do it.
After an appendix operation
In-positive / Hope url
Looking for a lost dog
- I’m sure that something will come up.
- Let’s hope for the best.
- I certainly hope so.
- With a bit of luck perhaps it will all work out fine in the end.
- There’s light at the end of the tunnel.
- Anything’s possible.
- Even if it doesn’t turn out for the best, we’ll eventually recover.
- Even in the worst scenario, we’ll be back on our feet in no time at all.
- You never know.
- There’s always hope.
- The darkest time is just before the dawn.
- Hopefully we will soon see light at the end of the tunnel.
Looking for a lost dog
Out-negative / Push away url
Leave me alone
- I can’t be bothered.
- I couldn’t care less.
- It’s none of your concern.
- This is not my problem.
- Don’t try to pin this one on me.
- Give me some space.
- I don’t want to hear it anymore.
- I could care less.
- Nobody asked you.
- Don’t give me an ultimatum.
- Who cares anyway?
- Don’t twist my arm.
- Don’t start in on me.
- I think you’d better leave now.
- It’s none of your business.
- I think I've had enough.
Leave me alone
Out-neutral / Advice url
Action-3
- You best be on your way.
- Play it till the hilt.
- Your choice is clear.
- You can sink or swim.
- Don’t hold yourself back.
- You’ve got nothing to lose.
- Why don’t you give it a try?
- The early bird catches the worm.
- Try and patch things up.
- Set your sights high.
- Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.
Action-3
Out-positive / Apology url
After a boss tells a worker that management won’t let him give the worker an expected raise
- I only wish I could have done more.
- I did the best I could.
- I’m sorry, my hands are tied.
- It might not make any sense to you, but that’s what they decided, and I hope you understand.
- I’m sorry that it’s not the answer you hoped for.
- My apologies that it took me longer to get the answer than I thought it would.
- I hope that we’ll be able to give you a better answer next time.
- I’m hoping this is something you can live with for the time being.
- I was told to explain to you that it’s due to circumstances beyond their control.
- Please give us a chance to make it up to you next time.
After a boss tells a worker that management won’t let him give the worker an expected raise
In-positive / Happiness url
At an amusement park
- I’ve never had so much fun in all my life.
- I love every minute of it.
- I’m having the time of my life.
- I’m a happy as a lark.
- I’m having a smashing good time.
- The joy from the experience will last for a while.
- I feel like jumping for joy.
- I wouldn't have missed this for the world.
- For me, the experience was so fantastic it was off the charts.
- I’m overjoyed.
At an amusement park
In-negative / Confusion url
In the middle of riot
- What the hell is going on around here?
- I just don’t get it.
- It’s a free for all.
- What’s it all about?
- I just don’t know what to make of it.
- Things are happening fast and furious.
- We better high tail it out of here.
- I’ve never seen anything like this.
- What in the world is going on?
In the middle of riot
Out-positive / Encouragement url
For a friend who invested in a stock that did well and then crashed
- It wasn’t the worst thing in the world.
- You can cope with it.
- You can turn it into a growth and learning experience.
- You can rest assured that if I were in your shoes, I would have done exactly what you did.
- It certainly started off with the bang.
- Don’t worry, hang on tight, it’s going to be all right.
- You’re acting as cool as a cucumber.
- I guess whatever goes up, must come down.
For a friend who invested in a stock that did well and then crashed
Out-positive / Agreement url
It always pays to be totally honest
- That certainly seems the best way.
- Well, I should hope so.
- I can’t help but think so.
- That’s a nice thought.
- That’s exactly what I mean.
- That’s a strategy that’s hard to beat.
- It’s just like what you said.
- You better believe it!
- That’s as true as the fact that the sun will rise in the East tomorrow morning.
- You can say that again.
- I won’t argue the point.
- You might be onto something.
It always pays to be totally honest
Out-positive / Encouragement url
For a friend who didn’t get the promotion he wanted
- You’ll be ok.
- If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
- You put up a good front.
- You’ve done all you can.
- It’s not the end of the line.
- You gave it your best shot.
- It’s nothing to be ashamed of.
- Don’t take it personally.
- I’m sure that thing’s will work out in the long run.
- Apparently it just wasn’t meant to be.
- The race doesn’t always go to the swift, but to those who keep on running.
- These things happen to the best of us.
- It happened through no fault of your own.
For a friend who didn’t get the promotion he wanted
Out-neutral / Advice url
Restraint-2
- Don’t let the cat out of the bag.
- Don’t make matters worse.
- Keep it under your hat.
- Get a hold of yourself.
- Just try not to go overboard doing it, both in terms of time and money.
- Get control of yourself.
- Button your lip.
- Try and get a hold of yourself.
- I know that may feel good to speak your mind and get things off your chest, but sometimes it’s better just to bite your tongue.
Restraint-2