zz.qu 1.
    zz.ans Actually, we can’t meet that deadline.
    zz.not We can’t meet that deadline.

zz.end zz.qu 2.
    zz.ans Honestly, that idea seems a bit flawed.
    zz.not That idea is flawed.

zz.end zz.qu 3.
    zz.ans The way I see it, our competition is outperforming us.
    zz.not Our competitors are better than us.

zz.end zz.qu 4.
    zz.ans Well, I’m not sure next week will work for me.
    zz.not Next week won’t work for me.

zz.end zz.qu 5.
    zz.ans In my opinion, that solution isn’t going to work.
    zz.not That solution won't work.

zz.end zz.qu 6.
    zz.ans With all due respect, it’s impossible to implement that change by next month.
    zz.not It’s impossible to implement that change by next month.

zz.end zz.qu 7.
    zz.ans To tell you the truth, I don’t think that’s a good strategy.
    zz.not This isn't the right strategy.

zz.end zz.qu 8.
    zz.ans In fact, Our competition sold 10,000 more units than us last month.
    zz.not Our competition sold 10,000 more units than us last month.

zz.end zz.qu 9.
    zz.ans As a matter of fact, sales in your district have fallen sharply.
    zz.not Sales in your district have fallen sharply.

zz.end zz.qu 10.
    zz.ans To be honest, John doesn’t pull his weight around here.
    zz.not John doesn’t pull his weight around here.

zz.end zz.qu 11.
    zz.ans Frankly, you need to let Jerry go. His sales have fallen four times in a row.
    zz.not You need to fire Jerry. His sales have dropped four months in a row.

zz.end zz.qu 12.
    zz.ans With all due respect, you shouldn’t have fired Susie. She was our top sales rep.
    zz.not You shouldn’t have fired Susie. She was our top sales rep.
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