Statements

Another tendency of many Japanese speakers that bothers foreigners is to make statements that are too general and too broad by using or implying words like "all" and "every".

Kathleen's statements turned out to be true.

Instead use words like "some", "many", "often", and begin statements with openers like, "In my experience, ...", "Excuse me if I'm wrong, but...", "In many instances, ...."

Statements will be mailed every quarter.

Try not to make random statements.

His irreligious statements are offensive.

Her statements add up to an admission of guilt.

Businesses often have a list of 5-10 'mission statements' featured in their brochures, on their websites or hanging in their office detailing the values they hold as a form of communication to their employees, their clients and the public.

Don't make factual statements without a source.

His statements are childish and they often bother me.