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podemos conversar um minuto, por favor?
can we talk for a minute, please?
gostaria de esclarecer uma situação
I would like to clarify a situation
acho que houve um mal-entendido
I think there was a misunderstanding
posso explicar meu ponto de vista?
can I explain my point of view?
entendo seu lado, mas penso diferente
I understand your point, but I think differently
não quero parecer desrespeitoso
I don't want to seem disrespectful
com todo respeito
with all due respect
só queria apresentar outra possibilidade
I just wanted to present another possibility
estou aberta ao diálogo sempre
I'm always open to talk (said by a woman)
posso sugerir uma abordagem diferente?
may I suggest a different approach?
tenho uma ideia que pode funcionar
I have an idea that might work
o que você acha?
what do you think?
acho importante alinharmos expectativas
I think it is important to align expectations
podemos encontrar um meio-termo?
can we find a middle ground?
só quero ajudar
I just want to help
respeito sua posição como líder
I respect your position as a leader
prefiro falar diretamente com você
I prefer to speak with you directly
estou disposta a ouvir
I'm willing to listen (said by a woman)
estou aqui para somar
I'm here to contribute
respeito sua decisão, mas queria...
I respect your decision, but I would like....
podemos pensar em uma alternativa juntos?
can we think of an alternative together?
o que você acha dessa proposta?
what do you think of this proposal?
acho que podemos chegar a um acordo
I think we can reach an agreement
obrigado por me escutar
thank you for listening (said by a man)
foi bom esclarecer esse ponto
it was good to clarify this point
tenho uma percepção diferente
I have a different perception
o que você sugere nesse caso?
what do you suggest in this case?
como podemos resolver isso de forma prática?
how can we resolve this in a practical way?
podemos tentar outra abordagem?
can we try another approach?
sem ressentimentos
no hard feelings
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