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I tend to ask a lot of questions.I like to know all the facts.I prefer facts to ideas and opinions.I like to figure out what the problem is.I like to understand things before I move forward.

I like to use my imagination.I like variety, new things and surprises.I like to take an original approach.I can come up with lots of ways to solve a problem.I like to play with ideas.

I like to compare my choices carefully.It's hard to finish, because there's always something I want to improve.I like to take the time to make it “just right.”I don't like taking short cuts.I like to plan out exactly what’s going to happen.

I’d rather try it than think about it.I like to stay on task (and keep others on task).I like to make things happen.I enjoy selling my ideas to other people.I like to motivate people into action.

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What do you really want?Let me get this straight - you are telling me…?Give me all the facts first.I think we better get as much information as possible.Are you sure we are solving the right problem?Can we justify that?What is the main purpose?Precisely what do you mean?I don’t want any surprises.Why did this happen?Is there any research?Where would I find out about this?So, just to make it clear…

I'll come up with something.Wait, let's get a couple of more ideas.Let’s try it a different way, just to experiment.Spare me the details. Just give me the drift.It's all good.Here's another great idea….I had a dream.Let’s play.The sky’s the limit.Let’s visualize.What if…

Can we make that better?Did we look at all the criteria?What are the pros and cons?I am going to need some time for this.Which is the best option?Practice makes perfectLet's weigh all the options.Let’s take this step by step.How can we test it?I don't feel this is ready to be mass produced.Our plan sounds good so far, but I still think we can improve it.What is he cost/benefit for this solution vs. the other?

Take it or leave it.Let's do it.We don't have time for this!Enough questions already.I'm not waiting.Just follow my lead!I'll just take care of it myself.What’s the bottom line?You handle it — but keep me informed.Let’s get started on this now. We can worry about the details later.Let's move on, we have enough ideas.It will work, trust me.Let's get this settled right now.

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