Social Responses

Everyone has flaws—that’s a given. But imagine you’re in a social setting, surrounded by friends, coworkers, or even acquaintances, and out of the blue, someone decides to highlight one of …

Many of us find ourselves in situations where we hear the words, “I want to know more about you,” or the classic, “tell me more about yourself.” These moments can …

At some point in our lives, many of us have asked, “Do I look fat in this dress or shirt?” But what do we expect to hear? Perhaps answers like …

We all have good days, bad days and days that fall in between. While you’re dealing with whatever caused that, the last thing that should be on your mind is …

As a student, you might be faced with a situation where you’ll have to stand your ground, like when someone asks to copy your homework. Having worked hard to balance …

In the past 20 years or so, things have changed a lot for the LGBTQ community. However, there are still many rotten eggs who throw around slurs and call people …

When someone says you have lost weight, the first thing you should do is assess why. This will form the basis of what to say. If you’ve lost the weight …

Tattoos have always been a form of self-expression, and in some cases, identification. If you find a tattoo interesting, don’t be weird and stare, figure out what to say when …

Sometimes, your friends and family will ask if you are single to make small talk. Moms especially and other female family members are bound to be interested in your love …

There are devotees to some religions who think theirs is the right one, and ultimately wish everyone would conform to their beliefs. The reality is different, so when you end …

It’s a shame that so many women consider themselves old even when they’re in the prime of their lives. It can be hard figuring out what to say when a …

As guys, it’s our duty to be gentlemen and show a lady the finer things in life. A gentleman must know what to say when a girl calls you sweet …

When someone says “Happy Thanksgiving” this year, you had better have a great response! Funny and witty is always in season, and we’re about to show you what to say …

Don’t you just hate that awkward moment when the conversation starts to fizzle out and you don’t know what to say? Do you want to know what to say when …

At least once in your life, you’ll encounter a situation where someone says “You deserve better”. What they mean by that will determine how you respond when someone says, “You …

”LOL”, or “Laugh out loud”, is one of the most popularly used phrases in messaging apps, text messages and social media. If you want to keep up with popular speech, …

When someone says “Welcome”, our response is usually silence or “Thanks”. But it should be more than that. How about a witty response when someone says “Welcome”? You shouldn’t be …

People ask “What’s going on?” to start a conversation, greet someone, or catch up with someone they haven’t seen in a while. It can get awkward if you don’t know …

“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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

  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 …

Having to do a ton of homework after a long day at school isn’t a great feeling. But, if you don’t do it, you’ll get in trouble if you don’t …

What excuses not to drink do you come up with if you’re a recovering alcoholic or you’re pregnant and you don’t want to tell anyone yet? If you’ve decided not …

If you’re introverted or just a little socially awkward, you might not know how to respond to certain things, especially slang like “what’s good”. We’ll get you in the loop …

Have you ever made late payments simply because you forgot or didn’t have enough cash in your account at the time? It happens, and you’ll need good excuses for late …

Okay, so let’s say you agreed to video call someone on Skype or Zoom, and for some reason, you don’t want to anymore. You’ll need good excuses not to video …

Welcome back from your well-deserved holiday. Are you prepared for the “How was your holiday?” questions? Best believe that when you come back from holiday, your friends and family will …

Every now and again, your colleagues or managers will approach you with small talk as a way of being polite or to pass the sometimes-daunting hours at work. So, they’ll …

For some of us, it is hard to stay in one place, and taking flights fulfils our desire to travel. Those around us such as friends and family will want …

Attempting to ask for a discount can end up saving you a lot, especially when buying both expensive and affordable products. Knowing how to ask discount determines whether or not …

So, you’ve just woken up, and you’ve realized that you’ve gotten a good morning text from someone. Depending on who it is, you may not know how to respond to …

You might feel that chilling at home is better than hanging out, and maybe, you want to cancel at the last minute with someone. Finding the right excuses to not …

Everyone has experienced that moment at which they needed some excuses to get off the phone immediately, whether it’s after getting bored or needing to change between calls. Finding the …

So, you’re pretty good looking, which means it shouldn’t come as a shock when someone calls you cute. The problem is, however, how to respond when someone calls you cute. …

Every student needs good excuses to miss class, whether or not or they plan to skip class or not. There’s usually one day that a student may decide he/she isn’t …

There are many different reasons behind someone congratulating you, and you will need to how to respond accordingly to show your respect and gratitude. Sometimes, people will congratulate you for …

“What’s up?” is a phrase used by English speaking people worldwide. “What’s up?” is a greeting, a question, and a show of mutual respect or understanding. Knowing how to respond …