reminding myself to say these things consciously and more oftenšš½šš½šš½
- āthatās a good point and i appreciate your input but i disagreeā
- āi donāt know enough about xyz to form an educated opinion but i can share what i do knowā
- āi have actually spent a lot of time studying/interacting with xyz and my opinion is informed by this close studyā
- āsorry, i lied because i was afraid you would think badly of me. here is the truthā
- āi enjoy your company and would like to spend more time with youā
- āthis task is beyond my ability at the momentā
- ācan you explain precisely what you mean by xyz, i donāt understandā
- āi need to go home and rest/i need a break before we continueā
- āthis conversation/activity isnāt pleasant or productive, letās talk about/do xyz insteadā
-āiām having a really good time, thank you for joining/inviting meā
