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Do you have an important topic that you want to discuss with someone, but you’re afraid that saying “we need to talk” will upset them? Don’t prepare for an awkward conversation just yet. Instead, keep reading to learn how to say “we need to talk” using more than 40 useful alternatives that you can use in friendly, romantic, and professional scenarios.
- A friendly alternative: Can we talk?
- A romantic alternative: I have to open something for you.
- A professional alternative: Can we arrange a time to talk?
- Alternative to text: Are you available to chat?
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