Scenes of Out-positive
Out-positive / Concern url
After a friend just found out he’s been fired from his job
- My heart goes out to you.
- Tomorrow is another day.
- There’s always hope.
- Things are tough all over.
- I’m sorry to hear that.
- That’s a crying shame.
- I know what this means to you.
- I’m sure you’ll recover from this, slowly but surely.
- Who knows, perhaps in the long run this could be the best thing that ever happened to you.
- You look down in the dumps.
- I don’t envy you.
After a friend just found out he’s been fired from his job
Out-positive / Encouragement url
For a son who is having difficulty learning how to read
- You’re beginning to catch on.
- Slowly but surely.
- Stay focused, keep your eye on the ball, and don’t let your mind wander.
- All things take time and effort, that’s to be expected.
- With a bit of work and luck, it will all work out fine in the end.
- You’ll look back on this and smile that you ever doubted your own ability to succeed.
- I know what it’s like because I went though a similar situation when I was your age.
- It’s really coming along.
- You’re really getting the hang of it.
For a son who is having difficulty learning how to read
Out-positive / Agreement url
It always pays to be totally honest
- That certainly seems the best way.
- Well, I should hope so.
- I can’t help but think so.
- That’s a nice thought.
- That’s exactly what I mean.
- That’s a strategy that’s hard to beat.
- It’s just like what you said.
- You better believe it!
- That’s as true as the fact that the sun will rise in the East tomorrow morning.
- You can say that again.
- I won’t argue the point.
- You might be onto something.
It always pays to be totally honest
Out-positive / Agreement url
Can I borrow a book, if I give it back within a week?
- By all means.
- No problem.
- I don’t mind a bit.
- Okie dokie.
- I don’t have any objection.
Can I borrow a book, if I give it back within a week?
Out-positive / Encouragement url
For a friend who just got engaged
- This a golden opportunity, in fact an opportunity of a lifetime.
- It’s going to take effort to make it succeed, but there’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
- You’re such a fine judge of character.
- You’ve got a lot to look forward to.
- I’m glad it worked out for you.
- Lucky for you.
- This could be the most important thing you ever did in your life.
- Keep the home fires burning.
For a friend who just got engaged
Out-positive / Agreement url
I’d like to borrow Dad’s car tonight
- OK, have it you’re way.
- That’s good enough for me.
- That’s fine with me.
- That’s no problem.
- Go right ahead.
- I’m all for it.
- Suit yourself.
I’d like to borrow Dad’s car tonight
Out-positive / Thanks url
After the secretary says she managed to squeeze in an appointment with the doctor
- I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
- I appreciate it beyond words.
- Thanks a million.
- I really appreciate it.
- I owe you one.
- That was above and beyond the call of duty.
- I appreciate all that you’ve done, and all the effort that you put into it.
- You did me a big favor.
- Awesome.
- I’m very appreciative, I don’t take it for granted at all.
After the secretary says she managed to squeeze in an appointment with the doctor
Out-positive / Apology url
After stepping on someone’s foot by mistake
- Do you forgive me?
- I’ll take full responsibility for it.
- Whoops, that was a mistake.
- I didn’t mean to do that.
- It was completely unintentional.
- I hope you accept my apologies.
- I’m sorry, I couldn’t help it.
- I hope I wasn’t too rough on you.
- I hope I didn’t do anything terribly wrong.
After stepping on someone’s foot by mistake
Out-positive / Encouragement url
To a fellow worker who was scolded for being late too often
- Between you and me, I think you got off pretty easy this time.
- You put up a good front.
- You and I know that you can do better than that.
- That’s to be expected.
- I’d say you got off easy.
- It’s not earth shattering.
- What did you expect?
- You need to stand up for yourself.
- It happens to the best of us.
- You and I know that you can do better than that.
To a fellow worker who was scolded for being late too often
Out-positive / Encouragement url
To a student who just solved a difficult math problem
- That’s a brilliant deduction.
- You’re as smart as a whip.
- You’re really catching on.
- That’s a step in the right direction.
- You’ve got that down pat.
- Nobody can do it better.
- You should be proud of yourself.
- You’re a pretty smart cookie.
- I’ll be happy/glad to write a letter of recommendation for you.
To a student who just solved a difficult math problem
Out-positive / Encouragement url
For a friend who’s tied in a final set of a tennis match
- That’s the spirit.
- You’ve got it in the palm of your hand.
- You’ve got what it takes.
- You’ve got to come through, we’re all depending on you.
- We’re all rooting for you.
- Take the bull by the horns.
- You can do it.
- The ball is in your court.
- Give it your best shot.
- Give it the old college try.
- We’re all counting on you.
- It’s all up to you.
- Get a move on it, and strike the iron while it’s hot.
- It’s shaping up to be a moment of truth.
- This is your big chance, don’t blow it.
For a friend who’s tied in a final set of a tennis match
Out-positive / Encouragement url
For a friend who is recovering from an illness
- Now that’s more like it.
- I’m glad to see that you’re doing alright.
- Be patient with your recovery.
- Rome wasn’t built in a day.
- You don’t look any worse for wear or tear.
- You’re near and dear to our hearts.
- You’re doing what you can, and that’s all that there is to it.
- The way you’re handing this challenging situation is to your credit.
- It'll be over before you know it.
For a friend who is recovering from an illness