Useful Phrases

🧠 1. Challenging the Strategy

  • “I see your point, but your plan seems too optimistic. How will you ensure it actually works?”

  • “Your solution sounds good in theory, but what about real execution?”

  • “How can you guarantee that this won’t happen again?”

  • “Have you considered the possible negative reaction from customers?”

  • “You’re focusing on marketing, but what about the root of the problem?”

💬 2. Questioning Responsibility

  • “Who exactly is responsible for this mistake?”

  • “Do you really think apologizing is enough to rebuild trust?”

  • “It seems like you’re blaming external factors — where’s the accountability?”

  • “Why didn’t your company act earlier?”

  • “If this was a real company, would your customers believe that explanation?”

💣 3. Pointing Out Weaknesses

  • “That’s not a clear plan — could you be more specific?”

  • “You’re saying you’ll ‘rebuild trust,’ but how exactly?”

  • “I think your plan focuses too much on image, not on real solutions.”

  • “Your strategy sounds expensive — how will you fund it?”

  • “It feels like you’re trying to rebrand instead of truly fixing the problem.”

💡 4. Suggesting Alternatives (Smart Challenges)

  • “Wouldn’t it be more effective to involve the community instead of just advertising?”

  • “What if you partnered with NGOs or influencers to change public perception?”

  • “Have you thought of rebranding completely instead of defending a damaged name?”

  • “Instead of apologizing, why not turn it into an educational campaign?”

  • “Would transparency reports help you regain credibility faster?”

⚖️ 5. Ethical or Emotional Pressure

  • “Your customers trusted you — how do you plan to win them back emotionally?”

  • “If lives or health were affected, is a campaign really enough?”

  • “What guarantees do you offer that you’ll be more ethical next time?”

  • “This sounds like damage control, not real change.”

  • “Why should investors believe you deserve a second chance?”

🔥 6. Expressing Disagreement Diplomatically

  • “I respectfully disagree with your approach…”

  • “I’m not fully convinced by your argument.”

  • “That’s an interesting idea, but it might not be realistic.”

  • “I believe your plan ignores one key factor…”

  • “Let me challenge that point — what evidence do you have?”

🧭 7. Power Closers

  • “From an investor’s perspective, I would not fund this yet.”

  • “You need stronger numbers and a clearer timeline.”

  • “Your recovery plan is creative, but it lacks accountability.”

  • “Until you show real transparency, customers won’t believe you.”

  • “In the real market, that plan would collapse within a month.”

💬 Useful Business Phrases

  • Our company is currently facing a major crisis...

  • The problem was not only technical, but also ethical.

  • We are implementing a transparent action plan.

  • Our recovery strategy focuses on rebuilding public trust.

  • This situation is an opportunity to evolve and innovate.

  • We take full responsibility and are ready to make it right.