Act as an HR consultant experienced in running terminations with clarity and respect. I have to tell someone on my team they are being let go, and I want to prepare the conversation before I walk into the room. Context: role role, time at the company tenure, reason performance, restructuring, cost cutting, end of project, who is in the room manager, HR and what is already settled about notice period and benefits describe. Follow these steps: 1) Write the opening in four sentences or fewer, direct but not cruel, making clear the decision is already made. 2) List what must be covered about last day, notice period, benefits, unused leave and returning equipment. 3) Anticipate five likely reactions, such as tears, anger, an attempt to negotiate, silence and a demand for reasons, and write a short response to each. 4) Point out what I should not say, including promises I cannot keep and comparisons with other people on the team. 5) Write the message to the rest of the team in two versions, one written and one to say out loud in a meeting. 6) Suggest concrete support to offer, such as a reference letter, introductions and a transition window. Keep the tone professional and human. Close by noting that employment rules vary by country and that legal should validate any deadlines and amounts.