1. Vague statement: My wife hates me.
More Precise Statement: My wife dislikes when I don’t pick up after myself.
2. Vague statement: We never have enough money.
More Precise Statement: After bills and savings there is little more left to spend on leisure activities.
3. Vague statement: I hate my job.
More Precise Statement: Dealing with rude customers is the most difficult part of my job.
4. Vague statement: My boss is hard to work for.
More Precise Statement: Sales have been declining which has caused my boss to become very grumpy.
5. Vague statement: School is too hard.
More Precise Statement: History isn’t my favorite subject and I am barely passing.
6. Vague statement: I don’t like my house.
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