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Giving feedback in English (advanced)
Advanced English for giving feedback. Key line: “Hey Maya, could you give me the unfiltered truth on this proposal?”
Full script
Lin
Hey Maya, could you give me the unfiltered truth on this proposal?
Them
Sure—do you want the kind truth or the useful truth?
Lin
The useful truth, please; my ego can sulk in the hallway later.
Them
Okay, then the opening feels buried, and the ending wanders a bit.
Lin
That's fair—where did you zone out, so I can tighten it up?
Them
Around page three; I started rooting for the charts, which is never ideal.
Lin
Ouch, noted. I'll trim the fluff and let the charts stay supporting actors.
Them
Perfect—if the charts steal the show again, I'm asking for autographs.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Be direct
✓ the unfiltered truthAsk for honest feedback
Use it when you want honesty
Makes sense
✓ That's fair.You accept the point.
Accept feedback, then ask more
Lose focus
✓ zone outstop paying attention
Used when your mind drifts
Cut extras
✓ trim the fluffmake it shorter, clearer
Make your message clear and strong
Quick answers
Be direct: what to say in English
Say “the unfiltered truth” — ask for honest feedback. Use it when you want honesty.
Makes sense: what to say in English
Say “That's fair.” — you accept the point. Accept feedback, then ask more.
Lose focus: what to say in English
Say “zone out” — stop paying attention. Used when your mind drifts.
Cut extras: what to say in English
Say “trim the fluff” — make it shorter, clearer. Make your message clear and strong.