What the teacher says and (what the teacher means)

1. Your son has a remarkable ability in gathering needed information from his classmates.
(He was caught cheating on a test).

2. Karen is an endless fund of energy and viability.
(The hyperactive monster can't stay seated for five minutes).

3. Fantastic imagination! Unmatched in his capacity for blending fact with fiction.
(He's definitely one of the biggest liars I have ever met).

4. Margie exhibits a casual, relaxed attitude to school, indicating that high expectations don't intimidate her.
(The lazy thing hasn't done one assignment all term).

5. Her athletic ability is marvelous. Superior hand-eye coordination.
(The little creep stung me with a rubber band from 15 feet away).

6. Nick thrives on interaction with his peers.
(Your son needs to stop socializing and start working).

7. Your daughter's greatest asset is her demonstrative public discussions.
(Classroom lawyer! Why is it that every time I explain an assignment she creates a class argument).

8. John enjoys the thrill of engaging challenges with his peers.
(He's a bully).

9. An adventurous nature lover who rarely misses opportunities to explore new territory.
(Your daughter was caught skipping school at the fishing pond).

10. I am amazed at her tenacity in retaining her youthful personality.
(She's so immature that we've run out of diapers).

11. Unlike some students who hide their emotion, Charles is very expressive and open.
(He must have written the Whiner's Guide).

12. I firmly believe that her intellectual and emotional progress would be enhanced through a year's repetition of her learning environment.
(Regretfully, we believe that she is not ready for high school and must repeat the 8th grade).

13. Her exuberant verbosity is awesome! (A mouth that never stops yacking).

What your manager says and (what he/she really means)
1. You have a remarkable ability in gathering needed information from your
    colleague.  (You are my worst nightmare to challenge my position.)
2. Karen is an endless fund of energy and viability.
  (The hyperactive monster can't stay in her position for too long, she is on the
   list of next lay-off.)
3. Fantastic imagination! Unmatched in his capacity for blending fact with fiction.
   (All bullshit that's it.)
4. You exhibits a casual, relaxed attitude to work, indicating that high
    expectations don't intimidate you. 
   (You, the lazy thing haven't done one assignment all term.)
5. Her/His athletic ability is marvelous. Superior hand-eye coordination.
   (She/He should concentrate on her/his work, don't surf or chat on the web.)
6. Nick thrives on interaction with his peers.
   (He needs to top socializing and start working, what he has been doing
   actually is my  job.)
7. Your greatest asset is your demonstrative public discussions.
   (Why you are always asking for argument and trouble?)
8. John enjoys the thrill of engaging challenges with his peers.
   (He's dumb enough.)
9. You are an adventurous nature lover who rarely misses opportunities to explore new
    territory.
   (You were caught skipping work at the Starbucks.)
10. I am amazed at her tenacity in retaining her youthful personality.
     (She's so immature that I've run out of my patience.)
11. Unlike some employees who hide their emotion, Charles is very
      expressive and open.
      (He must have written the Dogbert's big book of business.)
12.  I firmly believe that your intellectual and emotional progress would be
       enhanced through a year's repetition of your learning environment.
      (Regretfully, we believe that you are not ready for the promotion.)
13. Your exuberant verbosity is awesome! (I can't stand it any more.)

介个我要记住， 小心以后有老师跟我这样说。