* 11 Encouragement (p.2 of 3)
11.6 When you demonstrate support to somebody
You’ve got my support. Listen <“I’m sure your presentation will impress the board of directors. You’ve got my support.”>
You’ve got my backing. Listen <“Son, I know how tough it is to study. You’ve got my backing.”>
You’ve got my vote. Listen <“Out of all presidential candidates you are the only one who focuses primarily on economic issues. You’ve got my vote.”>
You can trust me. Listen A “You can rely on me; I will support you.” <“I want to help you keep your family together. You can trust me.”>
You can put your trust in me. Listen <“Mutual assistance is important in these tumultuous times. You can put your trust in me.”>
You can put your faith in me. Listen <“We are longtime soul mates. You can put your faith in me.”>
You can lean on me. Listen <“I’ve been your business partner for years. You can lean on me.”>
You can lean on my shoulder. Listen <“Everyone is against me. The entire world is against me.” – “You can lean on my shoulder.”>
I’ll stand by you. Listen <“In any conflict I’ll stand by you.”>
I’m standing behind you. Listen <“At these times of trouble, I’m standing behind you.”>
I’m 100% behind you. Listen <“You know, I’m the biggest enthusiast of your talent. I’m 100% behind you.”>
I’m with you. Listen <“I’m with you no matter what.”>
I’m on your side. Listen <“Whatever happens, I’m on your side.”>
11.7 When you encourage somebody by expressing trust
I trust you completely. Listen <“You’ll get out of this ordeal. I trust you completely.”>
I have complete trust in you. Listen <“It’s very difficult to win this contest. But you can do it. I have complete trust in you.”>
I believe in you completely. Listen <“You’re a gifted person. I believe in you completely.”>
I have faith in you. Listen <“You’re a skilled and respected politician. You’ll get reelected. I have faith in you.”>
I have the utmost faith in you. Listen <“You possess exceptional capabilities. I have the utmost faith in you.”>
I have complete faith in you. Listen <“I know you will complete this mission. I have complete faith in you.”>
I have confidence in you. Listen <“You will pass all tests and graduate from college. I have confidence in you.”>
11.8 When you encourage somebody by praising their strength
You are so strong. Listen <“You will win this championship. You’re so strong.”>
You don’t know your own strength. Listen A “You don’t realize how destructively strong you really are.” <“Give them a good fight. You don’t know your own strength.”>
You’re as strong as an ox. Listen <“You will crush your opponent. You’re as strong as an ox.”>
11.9 When you encourage somebody by offering help
I’d be happy to help you. Listen A “I would help you with pleasure.” <“You can start your project tomorrow. I would be happy to help you.”>
I’m here for you. Listen <“Do you need my assistance? I’m here for you.”>
I’m here if you need me. Listen <“Dear guests, thank you for choosing our bed and breakfast. Here are your rooms. Breakfast is at 9 a.m. I’m here if you need me.”>
If you need me, call. Listen <“Make yourself comfortable. If you need me, call.”>
If you need me, don’t hesitate to call. Listen <“You should be comfortable in this room. If you need me, don’t hesitate to call.”>
If there’s anything I can do for you, please let me know. Listen <“Make yourself at home. If there’s anything I can do for you, please let me know.”>
If there’s anything you need, don’t hesitate to ask. Listen <“It’s a lovely room.” – “I’m glad you like it. If there’s anything you need, don’t hesitate to ask.”>
If you don’t see what you want, please ask for it. Listen <“I hope you’re enjoying shopping at our store. If you don’t see what you want, please ask for it. Our sales associates will be happy to help you.”>
Let me know if you need any help. Listen <“Did you find everything you wanted?” – “Yes, thank you.” – “Good. Let me know if I you need any help.”>
I’ll always be there for you Listen <“You know, I support everything you do. I’ll always be there for you.”>
11.10 When you encourage somebody to be patient
Take things lightly. Listen A “Don’t be too concerned about things. Take things with a degree of indifference.” <“I know this is a very hard time for you. Don’t be stressed out. Take things lightly.”>
Take things as they come. Listen <“My car broke down. My boss is angry. And my girlfriend is threatening to leave me.” – “Well, take things as they come.”>
Take it as it comes. Listen <“I’m in trouble.” – “Take it as it comes.”>
Take things one day at a time. Listen <“There are so many things that worry me.” – “Take things one day at a time.”>
Take one day at a time. Listen <“I have one trouble after another.” – “Take one day at a time.”>
Take one step at a time. Listen <“I’ve got so many problems. I don’t know what to do.” – “Take one step at a time.”>
The best is yet to come. Listen <“How’re things?” – “Things are really getting tough.” – “Don’t worry. The best is yet to come.”>
It will work out in the end. Listen <“This work is killing me. I’m exhausted and depressed.” – “Not to worry. It will work out in the end.”>
I am confident it will all work out. Listen <“My new place of work is really rough. Everybody seems to be so rude.” – “I’m confident it will all work out. Try to make friends with these people.”>
Everything will work itself out. Listen <“Now it appears like moving to New York City was a mistake.” – “Everything will work itself out. Millions of people have done it before you.”>
In the long run, everything will be OK. Listen <“I can’t get used to my new life here.” – “Give it time. In the long run, everything will be OK.”>
All in good time. Listen A “Be patient, the time for an event should be right.” <“Can I open my birthday presents earlier?” – “Wait. All in good time.”>
Everything in its time. Listen <“Mother, will I ever get married?” – “Yes, my dear. Everything in its time.”>
There is a time and season for everything. Listen <“When will we gather fruit in the orchard?” – “It’s too early. The fruit in the orchard aren’t ripe yet. There is a time and season for everything.”>
Give it time. Listen A “Be patient, in time you will get used to it.” <“You’ll learn to live here. Give it time.”>
Good things come to those who wait. Listen <“I’m eager to start working independently.” – “You’ve got to acquire professional skills first. Work under supervision for a while. Good things come to those who wait.”>
Don’t hold your breath. Listen A “You need to wait a much longer time for a certain event to happen than you can hold your breath, so don’t stop breathing.” <“Nancy promised me to take care of this problem.” – “Don’t hold your breath. She is never quick on her promise.”>
Hold your horses. Listen <“When do we counterattack?” – “Hold your horses. All in good time.”>
Don’t get ahead of yourself. Listen A “Be patient, don’t be too hasty.” <“I know you want to drive a car. But you are too young to have a driver’s license. Don’t get ahead of yourself.”>
Don’t jump ahead of yourself. Listen <“I understand that you want to start working as a professional programmer. But you are a college student yet. Don’t jump ahead of yourself.”>
Don’t jump the gun. Listen A “Don’t start running before you hear a gunshot signal. Don’t start a risky activity before the time is right.” <“Let our opponent make his move first. Don’t jump the gun”.>
We’ll cross the bridge when we get there. Listen A “We will deal with a problem when it becomes real.” <“I don’t want to change anything in our situation. It may change naturally, though. We’ll cross the bridge when we get there.”>
It’s not over ’til it’s over. Listen A “There is still hope until the entire event comes to an end.” <“Wait! We haven’t lost the game yet. It’s not over ’til it’s over.”>
Stay the course. Listen A “Continue a difficult task even there are arguments against it.” <“It’s hard to operate your own business, I know. In the long run, everything will be OK. Stay the course.”>
Stick to your guns. Listen A “Don’t change your viewpoint or course of actions even while under pressure.” <“Stick to your guns. Unless your opponent has information to the contrary, don’t change your mind.”>
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