In communication, certain expressions can convey implied criticism in a superficially neutral form. The following are examples and analysis based on different scenarios. The context and potential impact need to be carefully considered when using them.： ###1. Workplace feedback scenario 1. **Project execution** "His plan is innovative at the theoretical level. 」 → Implies the lack of practical verification and avoids the actual recognition of the results 2. **Teamwork** "Manager Zhang is very efficient when working independently. 」 → The use of "independent work" implies a lack of collaboration ability 3. **Work attitude** "Wang Gong's attendance record is very standardized. 」 → Emphasize basic discipline and avoid evaluation of work quality ###2. Product evaluation strategy 1. **Cost-effective description** "Suitable for budget-sensitive consumers" → Associate price advantage with quality implication 2. **Functional positioning** "A continuation of the classic design language" → Implied lack of innovation, staying in the old framework 3. **User experience** "The operation logic is suitable for users with technical background" → Euphemistically pointed out that the interface is not friendly enough ###3. Interpersonal context 1. **Appearance evaluation** "Your style of dressing is very memorable." → Replace direct negation of aesthetics with uniqueness 2. **Competency assessment** "Very reliable in handling routine affairs" → Delineate the upper limit of ability and avoid the evaluation of development potential 3. **Personality characteristics** "Maintain the forthright qualities of young people" → Package reckless behavior into age characteristics ###4. Risk warning 1. **Contextual adaptability** Use vague expressions carefully in professional situations, which may reduce communication efficiency 2. **Relationship maintenance costs** Long-term use may lead to a decrease in trust. On average, no more than 1 such expression is recommended in every 5 formal communications. 3. **Cultural differences** Collectivist culture is more sensitive to indirect criticism, and areas with a high individualism index have relatively high acceptance. This kind of language skills essentially achieve guided cognition through the selective presentation of information. According to the communication scholar Burgoon's expectation violation theory, when there is a cognitive deviation between surface neutrality and deep intent, the recipient will have a stronger motivation for information analysis, which may amplify negative interpretations. It is recommended to cooperate with nonverbal cues (such as tone pause, emphasis) to enhance expression controllability.