Hiuyan Lam

When people are good to us, it’s customary to thank them for their kind words or actions. When it’s something extraordinary that has a huge impact, some people say “I …

War is something we all dread, as its impacts are deadly and long-lasting. Most words to describe war have negative connotations as a result. War can be described in many …

The Sun is the most important star in our solar system for many reasons. In this blog post, we’ll look at some words to describe the Sun in terms of …

Do you know what to say when someone gives you flowers? Yes, thank you is in order, and showing your gratitude is the backbone of any response when someone gives …

When someone close to you is starting a new chapter in their life, it’s important to let them know that you support them. The most common way to say this …

“Ok” is just a simple two-letter word, but it can have many meanings. Therefore, it’s important to know how to respond to “Ok” in different situations. “Ok” can mean that …

It sucks to make plans with someone, look forward to it, then have the person bail on you. Alas, you must figure out what to say when someone flakes on …

In the workplace, you’ll sometimes be placed in teams or groups to work on a project or accomplish a goal. It is common courtesy and workplace etiquette to show your …

Having a child is one of the greatest gifts a woman can experience. When your colleague gets pregnant and is about to go off work, use the moment to say …

These days, more people are putting themselves and their happiness first, even if that means quitting their job. Whatever their reason for doing so, show your support for your friend, …

When a girl sends you a picture of herself, it’s usually because she likes you and wants to know what you think. Since she’s expecting a response, it helps to …

Facial expressions say a lot about a person and how they are feeling. As a writer, using specific words to describe facial expressions can help to distinguish the extent of …

Many of us have exes, some we love, some we love to hate, and some that confuse the hell out of us. Imagine one day you get a mysterious text, …

When you know someone has been trying for a while to lose weight, saying “Congrats on losing weight” can do a lot for their self-confidence. For a lot of us, …

Humans are social creatures, and, when separated, it’s natural for us to miss the company and presence of each other. When you talk to someone you have been away from …

Not a lot of people know this, but applying for a job through a vacant post isn’t the only way to go. Use your networking skills when asking someone for …

When someone says “Good luck” to you, in most cases, the intention is to show support for whatever you’re doing. Having different ideas of how to respond to “Good luck” …

No one likes being sick: it feels miserable and can cause pain, frustration and even depression. As a good friend, relative or even co-worker, it will mean a lot if …

Life is unpredictable, and at any moment, any one of us may have to face a family emergency that causes us to be unable to work. As a boss, in …

No matter how old you get, you may find yourself in situations where you have to get out of the house without drawing too much attention to yourself. You’ll therefore …

Becoming a better writer involves using your imagination to find the most creative words to describe whatever you wish to convey to your readers. In describing a character to your …

When someone comes out as transgender, know that this was not an easy decision and the person is about to embark on a long and arduous journey. As a friend …

The art of flirting can take years to master, but at the root of it is self-confidence. If you’re going to learn how to ask a girl to dance, you …

Becoming a grandparent is a huge milestone in anyone’s life, and is cause for celebration, and of course, congratulations. Since you’re here, it’s safe to assume you’re having trouble with …

If you want to be a good or even great storyteller, you need to equip yourself with words to describe everything imaginable to paint vivid pictures for your readers. In …

No one wants to be the loser when playing a game, but we can’t be the winner every time. As the winner, or a teammate, knowing what to say when …

Everyone has their own issues, and we all handle them differently while traveling this journey we call life. Some people have trouble working through their issues and end up projecting …

Buying a new car is a big deal for anyone! It makes sense for you to want to share in that celebration by congratulating someone on their new car. There …

When your friends, family, and even coworkers know you were away for a trip, it’s common for them to ask about it. The next time you see them, you’ll get …

Christmas is right around the corner, so you can expect to hear a lot of Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays greetings going around. For some of us, we come up …

You shouldn’t be surprised when a guy sends you a picture of himself these days since it’s pretty much the norm. The issue is, sometimes you don’t know what to …

When someone calls you stupid, it hurts, no doubt about it. In the moment, it can be tough to figure out what to say when someone calls you stupid. There …

As a writer, you’ll have to find the most unique and effective words to describe every emotion, sight and general experience you are trying to convey to your readers. Sometimes, …

Tis the season to be jolly, and every day is one day closer to your Christmas party. By now you should have all your plans in place, so now you …

We all know that true beauty lies on the inside, but it doesn’t hurt to be called pretty every now and then, especially by a cute guy who you like. …

The spookiest part of the year is just around the corner so it’s almost time for your Halloween party. That means you need to get your invitations out, and if …

We can all relate to the twists and turns in life and the need for some inspiration every now and then. One way you can do that is by using …

Dealing with betrayal from someone you trusted really hurts. What’s even more frustrating is figuring out what to say to someone who betrayed you because of how much emotion is …

  Many people get uncomfortable when asked about salary and sometimes get flustered about what to say since money is considered a taboo topic.   However, there are some situations …

If you want to be in control of the conversation, you’ll need different comebacks to keep the ball going. In this instance, we’ll be discussing what to say when someone …