to begin with a polite or positive statement before criticism
批判の前に礼儀正しいまたは前向きな声明で始める (hihan no mae ni reigi tadashii matawa maemuki na seimei de hajimeru)
"It’s always better to lead with appreciation before giving feedback."
"フィードバックをする前に、常に感謝の気持ちで始める方が良い。" (fīdobakku o suru mae ni, jōni kansha no kimochi de hajimeru hō ga yoi)
to quickly wash yourself following an activity
to discuss a topic without addressing it directly
to restrict your actions or choices for a specific goal
to talk to someone for a long time, usually to complain
to find a solution or agreement through discussion or effort
to indicate something located at the back