1. 例如:假如上司带着埋怨的口气说:You did not finish the work when you were supposed to.你该做完的工作而没有做完。下属也会冷静地说:Yes,I forgot. I need to make sure I remember it next time.是的,我忘了,下次我会记住。
2. 在遇到自己犯错时,也会说:I goofed it. 我做错了。
3. 在遇到自己笨手笨脚做不好一件事时,也会说:Gracious,I seem to be having a hard time. 嗳!我似乎困难重重!
4. 当学生上课迟到,老师质问时,他会说:You are right. I need to allow myself more time next time.是啊,我下次需要充分的时间。
5. 学生在上课时说话,老师要他先举手,他会说:I will remember next time when I have something to say. 我下次说话时会记得。
6. 遇到别人做错事,他们往往也会宽慰地说:Don‘t worry,this happens sometimes.不要紧,这种事情时有发生。