Missing Parts of Speech
You are highly __________
Adjective
I have ___ _________ concern about your performance.
a slight / a minor
Come on in, have a seat.
Manager
To be _______
honest / frank
Two ways to give advice or make suggestions.
I advise you to, Why don't you...?, Have you thought about__?, It might be a good idea to___, etc
You are able to _____________
Verb (phrase)
There have been ___ _______ of complaints about you.
a couple
You are hardworking.
Manager
Can you help me find a way to get back ___ _______?
on track
Three ways to accept or reject advice
Thanks for the advice!, That makes sense, You hit the nail on the head, That could work, That's not a bad idea, etc...
You are good ____________
Preposition + noun
I'd like you to be ___ _____ ______ positive.
a bit more / a touch more / a little more
Thank you for meeting with me today.
Both
Please don't __________ to contact me.
hesitate
Four ways to talk about strengths and successes.
You are + adjective, You're + Noun Phrase, You're able to + Verb Phrase, Why don't we talk about your_____, I'm really satisfied with your _____, etc...
You're________
Noun (phrase)
Could you try to be ___ _______ more positive?
a touch / a little / a bit
Let me try to clarify.
Employee
You hit the nail on the _______!
head
Four ways to respond to a concern.
Your'e absolutely right.
I've been noticing the same thing.
That sounds reasonable.
I'm really sorry, I had no idea.
I can see how that might be a problem.
You have excellent ___________
Noun
I'm _____ concerned about your performance. You are doing a great job.
Not
Thank you for setting up this meeting in advance.
Employee
It won't ____ to try.
Hurt
Five phrases for confirming/reiterating.
So, if I understand correctly,
So let me get this straight,
So, you think I should,
So, you would,
So your suggestion is to