questioning remarks
[/ˈkwɛʃ.tʃən.ɪŋ rɪˈmɑrks/]
noun phrasepl: questioning remarks
observações questionadoras
1. Comments or statements that express doubt, seek clarification, or challenge the validity of something
The lawyer's questioning remarks during the trial cast doubt on the witness's credibility.
As observações questionadoras do advogado durante o julgamento colocaram em dúvida a credibilidade da testemunha.
2. Critical or skeptical comments that invite explanation or reconsideration
Her questioning remarks about the company's financial report prompted a thorough audit.
Suas observações questionadoras sobre o relatório financeiro da empresa levaram a uma auditoria completa.
3. Statements phrased as observations that implicitly ask for justification or proof
The professor made several questioning remarks about the student's methodology.
O professor fez várias observações questionadoras sobre a metodologia do aluno.
In both American and Brazilian business contexts, questioning remarks are often viewed as constructive criticism when delivered professionally. In Brazil, direct questioning remarks may be softened with polite language to maintain social harmony. In the USA, such remarks are typically more straightforward and viewed as part of healthy debate.
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