Have you ever been in a situation where someone asks you, “Did I do something wrong?” and you don’t know how to answer? Maybe you’re annoyed, confused, or hurt by their question. Maybe you want to be honest, but you don’t want to hurt their feelings. Or maybe you want to avoid the awkwardness and … Read more
Have you ever heard someone say, “I’ll take your word for it” to you? It’s a common expression that people use when they trust what you say, even if they don’t have any proof or evidence. It can be a compliment, a sign of respect, or a way of ending a discussion. But how do … Read more
Have you ever called someone “sir” or “ma’am” out of respect, only to be met with a snappy reply like “Don’t call me sir, I work for a living”? If so, you might have wondered what that means and how to react. In this blog post, I will explain the origin and meaning of this … Read more
Have you ever been in a situation where someone wishes you something nice, and you don’t know how to reply? Maybe they say “Happy birthday,” “Merry Christmas,” or “Have a great day.” You might be tempted to say, “I wish the same for you, too,” but that sounds boring and repetitive. Why not spice up … Read more
If you have a friend going to a Kairos retreat, you might be wondering how to write a Kairos letter that will make them feel loved and supported. A Kairos letter is a personal letter that expresses your friendship, your faith, and your encouragement to the retreatant. It is a way of sharing your spiritual … Read more
Have you ever been in a conversation where someone says, “Yeah, true,” and you don’t know how to reply? Maybe you want to agree with them, or maybe you want to challenge them, or maybe you want to keep the conversation going. Whatever the case, you need some good responses to “yeah, true” that can … Read more
You probably have heard or used this expression before. It means to ask yourself if the outcome of an action is worth the effort or the cost you have to put into it. For example, you might wonder if studying hard for an exam is worth the stress and sleepless nights or if buying an … Read more
We all have moments when we want to express our happiness and pride for someone else’s achievements or good news. Whether it’s a friend who got a promotion, a family member who graduated, or a colleague who won an award, we want to show our support and appreciation for their success. But sometimes, we may … Read more
Have you ever felt hurt or angry when someone dismissed or ignored your feelings? Maybe they said something like, “You’re overreacting,” “It’s not a big deal,” or “You should be grateful.” These are examples of emotional invalidation, which can make you feel worse instead of better. Emotional invalidation is rejecting, judging, or minimizing someone’s thoughts, … Read more
We’ve all heard it before: someone tells us to “stay out of trouble” as a way of saying goodbye, wishing us well, or expressing concern. But what does it mean? And how should we respond? Some people might take it as a friendly reminder, a joke, or a compliment. Others might find it annoying, condescending, … Read more
