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Exactly--many of these are hostile sentiments; it would be a mistake to assume that re-wording them will lead to a better outcome, as most people will (correctly) perceive the hostile intent in spite of the re-wording. A more useful list would perhaps be, "How to _not_ say", which could guide you through a way of successfully resolving the conflict when you find yourself wanting to express one of the listed sentiments.


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