I just wanted to check if maybe we could move the deadline a bit?, I’d like to move the deadline. Rule: Remove minimizers + permission-seeking., Sorry, quick question — do you maybe have an update?”, Quick question — do you have an update? Rule: Apologise only for mistakes, not for speaking.  , We could maybe think about changing the process., I recommend changing the process. Rule: Use decisive verbs. , I think this is the best option?, This is the best option. Rule: Statements end with certainty, not questions., I feel like this project is getting messy., There are three open decisions and no clear owner. Rule: Specific > emotional. , We might want to reconsider the timeline, I recommend reconsidering the timeline. Rule: Ownership signals leadership. , I’d love to help, but I’m quite busy and already overloaded right now…, I can’t take this on right now. Rule: No is a complete sentence, I might be wrong, but I’m not sure this will work., I don’t think this will work. Rule: Drop self-undermining disclaimers., Just checking whether you’ve had a chance to look at this?, Have you had a chance to review this? Rule: Direct questions beat hints. , Maybe one thing we could consider is…, One option is… . Rule: Remove hedging at the start of sentences., I just wanted to follow up in case this got lost., I’m following up on this. Rule: Neutral clarity beats self-doubt., I can try to squeeze this in, but I’m not sure…, I can’t do this today. I can do it tomorrow. Rule: Clear boundary + clear option.  .

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