Relationship Communication Phrases

verb to request or seek something

preposition used to indicate a request or demand for something

• When you need assistance, it is appropriate to ask for help from your colleagues.
• If you're not sure about something, just ask for clarification.
• Don't be afraid to ask for a hand if you're struggling with the project.
• Sometimes you have to ask for forgiveness rather than permission in order to get things done.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element

interjection an exclamation or remark, typically abrupt or impassioned

• Please refrain from making that unnecessary noise, cut it out.
• Hey, stop bothering me, cut it out.
• Dude, quit being so annoying, cut it out.
• Your constant complaining is like a broken record, cut it out.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea; in this case, 'time' is a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence; in this case, 'for' is a preposition

• The project has been put on hold for the time being until we receive more funding.
• Let's just leave that issue aside for the time being and focus on more pressing matters.
• I'm gonna chill at home for the time being and catch up on some Netflix.
• His emotions were like a storm, but for the time being, he managed to keep them in check.

verb to pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

adjective showing a lack of decisiveness or confidence

adverb in a hesitant manner

• She was hesitating to make a decision until she had all the necessary information.
• He kept hesitating about whether to ask her out on a date.
• Stop hesitating and just go for it!
• The sun was hesitating behind the clouds, unsure if it wanted to come out or not.

verb to unfold, reveal, or make accessible

adverb in a way that allows access or entrance

• The company plans to open up new markets in Asia next year.
• Let's open up a discussion about our upcoming project.
• I heard the new club is going to open up this weekend.
• Learning to trust others can really help you open up emotionally.

verb to arrange or organize things in a particular way; to resolve or settle a problem or dispute

• We need to sort out the discrepancies in the financial reports before submitting them to the board.
• Let's meet tomorrow to sort out our travel plans for the upcoming trip.
• I'll help you sort out your messy room before your parents get back.
• It's time to sort out your priorities and focus on what truly matters in life.

noun the action of spreading gossip or rumors

adjective involving or engaged in spreading gossip or rumors

• Talebearing is considered a serious offense in the workplace and can result in disciplinary action.
• I heard some talebearing going on in the break room about who got the promotion.
• Don't be a talebearer and spread rumors about others.
• The talebearing of gossip can spread like wildfire and cause harm to relationships.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this)

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause (e.g., and, but, if)

• He said that he would be attending the meeting tomorrow.
• She said she's going to the party tonight.
• He said he's gonna bail on us.
• She said she would move mountains to make it happen.