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In-negative / Disappointment url

Couple discussing ending a relationship

  1. Talk is cheap.
  2. We’re drifting farther and farther apart.
  3. We didn’t hit it off too well.
  4. I sense that there’s no room in your life for me.
  5. There’s no point in continuing.
  6. I’m just not in the mood for putting any more work in it.
  7. I just don’t see it going anywhere.
  8. I saw the handwriting on the wall.
  9. I don’t feel that we’re on the same wavelength.
  10. I think this is what’s better for both of us in the long run.
  11. This time I really put my foot in my mouth.
  12. I think we’ve hit a brick wall.
  13. You broke my heart.
  14. I feel that it’s all an exercise in futility.
  15. Where has all the time gone?
  16. I realize now that I’ve been barking up the wrong tree.
  17. It’s outlived its usefulness.
  18. Ain’t that a crying shame?

Couple discussing ending a relationship

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Out-neutral / Negotiating url

Try to see my viewpoint-1

  1. Look at it through my eyes.
  2. Just think about it.
  3. Listen to reason.
  4. Let me put it another way.
  5. Look at it from my point of view.
  6. I hope that’s not too much to ask.
  7. See how you like it.
  8. That just about covers it.
  9. I want something to show for it.
  10. I’d be lying if I said otherwise.
  11. What’s fair is fair.

Try to see my viewpoint-1

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Out-neutral / Negotiating url

You’re not negotiating well-1

  1. You’re as stubborn as a mule.
  2. What I’m saying is going in one ear and out the other.
  3. How does that help anything?
  4. Don’t put words in my mouth.
  5. What more do you want?
  6. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.
  7. You have no excuse for acting that way.
  8. Are you backing out?
  9. Surely you must be kidding.
  10. I’ve got you pegged.
  11. Are you trying to pull the wool over my eyes?

You’re not negotiating well-1

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Out-neutral / Advice url

Skeptic

  1. The chances of that happening are pretty close to zero.
  2. If you believe that I have a bridge to sell you.
  3. Nothing lasts forever.
  4. You can’t believe everything you hear.
  5. I wouldn’t be so sure if I were you.
  6. It’s not worth it.
  7. I think you’re expecting something that’s not realistic.
  8. I don’t think that’s such a good idea.
  9. Lightning never strikes twice in the same spot.
  10. That’s not a good idea.
  11. There’s more to it than meets the eye.
  12. You can’t judge a book by its cover.
  13. It’s not what it’s cracked up to be.
  14. Take it with a grain of salt.
  15. You have to read between the lines.

Skeptic

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In-positive / Determination url

Manager of sales

  1. What are we waiting for?
  2. Strike while the iron is hot.
  3. We shouldn’t let this opportunity slip through our fingers.
  4. Let me make myself crystal clear.
  5. We have to take our chances.
  6. Let’s just get the ball rolling.
  7. That settles it.
  8. We’re off to a flying start.
  9. Even though in the short run it may be very difficult, in the long run it has the highest chances of success.
  10. Let’s take the ball and run with it.
  11. Oh well, it's back to the drawing board.
  12. You can’t put me off for another minute.
  13. We got off to a rip-roaring start.
  14. There’s no I in team.
  15. There's nothing that we can't accomplish if we put our minds to it.
  16. We can come up to speed in no time at all.
  17. We’re making up for lost time.
  18. Let's push it over the top.
  19. The goal is well within our reach.
  20. We have to be on the top of our game, and not get lulled into complacency.

Manager of sales

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In-positive / Confidence url

While being lost in a forest

  1. It’s no cause for alarm.
  2. There’s always a way.
  3. It won’t be long now.
  4. We can walk on our own two feet.
  5. I’m hoping for the best.
  6. We’ll be alright.
  7. I’m confident that I can do it by hook or by crook.
  8. Were in the home stretch.
  9. Let’s rise to the occasion.
  10. Keep a stiff upper lip.
  11. It’s just a rule of thumb that I use in situations like this.
  12. It’s just a matter of time until we’ll find a way out.
  13. It should be clear sailing from here on in.
  14. We’re making progress.

While being lost in a forest

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Out-neutral / Negotiating url

I’m trying to see your viewpoint-1

  1. What are you trying to say?
  2. I’ll think about it.
  3. I’m open to your suggestions.
  4. I’m trying to see it through your eyes.
  5. I’m willing to learn.
  6. I’ll think about it and let you know.
  7. You’re entitled to your opinion.
  8. Just what do you mean by that?
  9. I’ll try to keep it in mind.
  10. You want to run that by me again?
  11. Can you tell me the difference?

I’m trying to see your viewpoint-1

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Out-positive / Encouragement url

To a child who finished their homework

  1. Now that didn’t take so long, did it?
  2. Good for you.
  3. That sounds just great.
  4. Perfect!
  5. That was a very admirable thing to do.
  6. Awesome!
  7. Now, that wasn’t so hard, was it?
  8. Aren’t you glad that’s over with?
  9. Don’t you admit that it looked like it was going to be much harder than it turned out to be?
  10. See what you are capable of doing when you put your mind to it?
  11. That's my girl!

To a child who finished their homework

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Out-positive / Encouragement url

For a friend who just got engaged

  1. This a golden opportunity, in fact an opportunity of a lifetime.
  2. It’s going to take effort to make it succeed, but there’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
  3. You’re such a fine judge of character.
  4. You’ve got a lot to look forward to.
  5. I’m glad it worked out for you.
  6. Lucky for you.
  7. This could be the most important thing you ever did in your life.
  8. Keep the home fires burning.

For a friend who just got engaged

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Out-positive / Agreement url

What do you think of our making a budget to keep track of our expenses?

  1. You took the words right out of my mouth.
  2. I think that it makes a lot of sense.
  3. It would certainly be a step in the right direction.
  4. That’s exactly what I’ve been thinking.
  5. You’re probably right.
  6. I agree that this is what we need right now.
  7. Great minds think alike.
  8. Yes that makes sense, that stands to reason.

What do you think of our making a budget to keep track of our expenses?

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Out-neutral / Advice url

Be open-minded about other people

  1. He’s a cut above.
  2. I’m sure he’d be glad to do what you want.
  3. He has a mind of his own.
  4. She’s a tough cookie, but if you have patience, she’s something worth waiting for.
  5. I must admit, that even though it may not appear that way at first glance, that there’s a certain logic to what he’s saying.
  6. Don’t pass judgement.
  7. Two heads are better than one.
  8. If you can’t beat them, join them.
  9. She’s giving you every chance under the sun.
  10. I’m sure he didn’t mean anything by it.

Be open-minded about other people

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Out-neutral / Advice url

Hope

  1. Life is worth living.
  2. Every cloud has a silver lining.
  3. Tomorrow is another day.
  4. Better luck next time.
  5. Look on the bright side.
  6. Count your blessings.
  7. Appreciate it while it lasts.
  8. Little things mean a lot.
  9. Things often have a way of just working themselves out.

Hope