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Turn the following statements into having a "You-attitude" tone.

The first statement


has already been answered for you. Submit your answer in word or pdf format in this
Submission dropbox, The You-Attitude Exercise. Please don't forget to name your file
this way,  You Attitude Exercise.

Statements Equivalent statements having the “you-attitude”


“I can’t possibly meet you that quickly,”   “I would love to meet up with you! How does Tuesday
sound?”

“I’m unable to help you with this situation,” I would be able to help you even though with this
situation.
“Why not,” “No problem,” and “.” “Why not, no problem and no worries, anytime.
Why not? Why not? Of course you can.
“No problem” “No problem” no worries, Sure thing
I can’t complain Of course you can complain anytime.
I’m exhausted Yes! I am exhausted. Would you give me time to rest?
I forgot I’m sorry! I forgot to submit my project on time.
Would you please give me one more chance?
Unfortunately, it will be impossible to finish the Fortunately, it is possible to finish the project on time
project on time because of the problems some because of the problems some people are causing with
people are causing with submitting their work submitting their work late.
late.

Constructive criticism  I appreciate your trust in me to be able to perform


urgent tasks. It makes me feel like a valuable part of
the class. However, I’ve also noticed that some of the
last minute tasks could have been planned for ahead
of time.
Don’t…. Don’t talk about feelings, except to congratulate or
offer sympathy.
Example:
You’ll be happy to hear that your scholarship has
been renewed.
Congratulations! Your scholarship has been renewed

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