As a manager, how do you share appraisal feedback?

My principles

1. Don't do hamburger : Start with nice tone middle put some masala on bad and end with postive note. Keep both separate
2. Your more like convincing about hikes. Have 2 separate discussions performance is ABC and hike is due to xyz
3. My sense is appraisal should not be 1 day in a year discussion constantly appreciate and give critical feedbacks so your (as manager) appraisal day becomes breeze
4. If employee is dissatisfied don't try to convience respect it. But end of the day it is what it is.
5. Employee wants quit again respect it it's their life their choice

I remember almost being a dick to my manager after he told me my fixed got bumped from 17 to 25.5L (50%)

I told him I was looking for somewhere around 27-28 at that time, and that I will stick around but passively keep looking out.

I later realised how shitty of a move that was and apologised to him and thanked him properly. He is the best manager I have had till date.

It's super important to make sure you highlight wha they did well (if they did) If they're generally doing well -> Your focus should be to tell them that, and then tell them what can help get to the next level

If they're not doing well -> Be clear about it, and help draft a plan to help them back on track

Just say project ka margin Thora Kam tha next time tumhe hi milega ..🤣🤣

Bhai Dusra dekhle, mai bhi apply kar raha hun