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"I suggest that we . . . "

"It's important to me that . . . "

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"If you will do this, I will . . . "

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"Here's what I can do to make it work . . . "

"I need to let you know the consequences of . . . "

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"As a team, we can . . . "

"I know you are capable of . . . "

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"What ideas do you have for . . . "

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"I'm wondering if you're concerned about . . . "

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"I know how busy you are these days . . . "

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