downplayers

it’s a bit chilly in here, so i’ll close the window.

i’m kind of tired today, but i can still finish the report.

the meeting was slightly longer than expected, yet it was productive.

she was a little surprised by the news, though she stayed calm.

the instructions are somewhat unclear, so i’ll ask for clarification.

i’m not entirely sure about the deadline, but i’ll double-check.

the software is pretty easy to use once you get used to it.

the price is quite reasonable for such high quality.

he’s rather busy this week, so he may reply late.

i was just wondering if you could send the file again.

it’s more or less ready; we only need to fix a few details.

the room is a tad noisy, so let’s move to a quieter spot.