Say it kinder
A preview of our upcoming AI tool that reframes hostile or reactive language into something more civil and constructive. Tap the button to watch a message get rewritten.
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Every rewrite, side by side
Here's the full set of reactive-to-civil rewrites. Each one shows how a small shift in language can change the entire tone of a conversation.
Reactive
You're completely wrong about this.
Civil
Help me understand how you're seeing it.
Reactive
That's a ridiculous idea.
Civil
What's the thinking behind that?
Reactive
You never listen to me.
Civil
I feel like I'm not being heard — can we slow down?
Reactive
I honestly don't care what you think.
Civil
That clearly matters to you — tell me more.
Reactive
You always do this.
Civil
This keeps coming up for me. Can we talk about it?
Reactive
That makes absolutely no sense.
Civil
I'm not following yet — can you put it another way?
Reactive
Why would anyone believe that?
Civil
I see it differently — what led you to that conclusion?
Reactive
Stop interrupting me.
Civil
I'd love to finish my thought — then I want to hear yours.
Reactive
You're being so dramatic.
Civil
It sounds like this really affects you — can you tell me more?
Reactive
There's no point talking to you.
Civil
I think we're talking past each other. Can we start over?
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