Sentence examples for I-statement from inspiring English sources

This is the companion technique to the one I describe in "How to Pick a Fight" where you express appreciation and an "I-statement" when you have a bone to pick with your beloved.

"You tell them that you've been writing your thank-you notes and realized that you haven't written one to them: it's an 'I' statement," she said.

"Always use an 'I' statement - 'I need,' 'I want,' 'I'd like to.' " And if an issue is too emotionally charged to discuss with the patient, she suggested talking instead to someone you trust and respect.

I should speak in "I" statements though.

"She had them calm down and use their 'I' statements.

Use "I" statements to prevent yourself from blaming your friends.

Now, put them together in an "I" statement.

I've honed my "Who Am I?" statement to about 70 to 80 words, or eight short lines.

I'll start by describing my own experiences in writing what I call a "Who Am I?" statement.

With a little humor, you can sometimes get across a short "who am I" statement with more punch than a 3-minute verbal introduction.

When I was done writing my own "Who Am I?" statement (as I called it earlier), I found that the most significant thing about me has nothing to do with my particular job.