Discussing Sensitive Topics

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    Bringing up a sensitive topic

      Can I talk to you for a minute?

      Can I ask you something?

      Do you mind if I ask you something?

      I need to talk to you for a minute.

      I have to tell you something.

      There's something I need to tell you.

      There's something I think you should know.

      We need to talk.

    Prefacing a negative subject

      I don't mean to be rude, but . . .

      I hate to tell you this, but . . .


      I don't know how to tell you this, but . . .

      You might not like what I have to say, but . . .

      I wish I didn't have to tell you this, but . . .

      This may be unpleasant, but . . .

      This may seem blunt, but . . .