| S.No |
Parts Of Sentence |
Explanation |
1 |
A swell idea, but... |
Don’t be ridiculous |
2 |
We’ve never done it that Way |
Somebody would have suggested it before if it were any good |
3 |
It won’t work |
Too modern |
4 |
We haven’t the time |
Too old-fashioned |
5 |
It’s not in the budget |
Let’s discuss it at some other time |
6 |
Too expenses... |
You don’t understand our problem |
7 |
We’ve tried that before |
Why start anything now? |
8 |
Not ready for it yet. |
We’re too big for that. |
9 |
Good idea, but our school
is different. |
The new teachers won’t understand. |
10 |
All right in theory, but can it be put into practice? |
The experienced people won’t use it |
11 |
Too academic... |
We have too many projects |
12 |
Too hard to administer |
What you are really saying is... |
13 |
Too much paperwork. |
Has anyone else ever tried it? |
14 |
Too early... |
It has been the same for twenty years so it must be good |
15 |
It’s not good enough |
Let me add to that... |
16 |
There are better ways than that... |
I just know it won’t work |
17 |
It’s against our policy |
Let’s be practical... |
18 |
Who do you think you are? |
Let’s form a committee. |
|
| S.No |
Igniter Phrases |
Phrases That Build People and Get Things Started |
1 |
I agree! |
You may put your idea on the bulletin board. |
2 |
I looked at this last night and really liked it! |
That’s the first time I’ve had anyone think of that. |
3 |
That’s good! |
I have faith in you. |
4 |
Good job! |
You’re big enough. |
5 |
I made a mistake! I’m sorry |
I appreciate what you have done |
6 |
Let’s go! |
See, you can do it! |
7 |
I like the way you came in today
and got your books out quietly! |
Let’s get right on it. |
8 |
That’s interesting to try. |
Great! |
9 |
Things are beginning to pop! |
I know it will work. |
10 |
I couldn’t do it that well myself |
Go ahead... try it... |
11 |
Children ,there has been some good thinking. |
I like that! |
12 |
I’m glad you brought that up |
Good for you! |
13 |
That’s an interesting idea |
I never thought of that. |
14 |
Good work! |
Congratulations! |
15 |
You’re on the right track |
Keep going! |
16 |
That’s fine! |
That’s fine! |
17 |
That’s fine! |
You’re beautiful |