What should I say?

Proven templates for tough situations and requests.

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Looking sad in the midst of backlash to something you did
Hang in there, you will get through this
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Plucking a flower pedal to symbolize removing a product feature
First step, be clear about what's changing
Cold emails to slide into someone's inbox5 templates
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Don't mind me, just sliding into your inbox
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Money can grow anywhere you water it
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Cat with begging hands to represent apologizing to a customer
We made a mistake
How to reply to good and bad online reviews6 templates
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Checking online reviews be like
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Good communication isn't about...

Putting on a spin to control or manipulate anyone's reactions. It's about conveying your points sincerely, fairly and engagingly, to break through possible defensiveness, preconceived ideas and yes, flat out disinterest. It's about giving your message a chance, the best chance, to be heard with fresh ears and an open mind.

You don't have to professionalize what you say just because you're writing for an audience or something important either. In fact, the more formal it sounds, the less likely people are to believe it, understand it or engage with it. Our litmus test is, "does this sound like how you'd talk to someone in real life?".

We create templates to show you the tone and approach of what to say in different situations, so you can easily adapt them for yourself.

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