The questions are insightful, but they can sometimes come across as a bit harsh, altering the whole vibe of the discussion. How about we rephrase them a bit?:P

- "Could you rephrase that? It didn't come across well."

- "Ouch, that sounded a bit harsh. Was that intended?"

- "Mind explaining that a bit more?"

- "Hey, let's keep the tone friendly, okay?"