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• You were late for meetings twice last week (list dates and times), and once this week you arrived to work nearly a half hour late (with date and time).
• We waited for you at the restaurant for a full half hour before we ordered. I was worried something had happened to you.

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• You’ve missed three deadlines in the past month (list projects and dates). Is there something I should know about?
• You missed that proposal deadline on Friday, but when I spoke with you on Wednesday, you told me everything was on track and you would be ready.

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• You told me that you were unable to meet last week because your grandmother was ill, but now you are saying that your grandparents passed away several years ago. What is it?
• You’ve mentioned your car breaking down three times in the past six months. It sounds like you have a real problem with that vehicle. Is there something I can do to help?