Phrases that are best avoided when communicating with people have been named: they sound ambiguous

20.12.2024 13:46

You can easily suspect a person of being dismissive if he uses common words and phrases when communicating with you.

You yourself may find yourself in a similar situation, when a friend or girlfriend suspects barely concealed contempt after hearing such answers.

Therefore, the following expressions should be deleted from the lexicon, at least this is what knowledgeable people think.

I would tell you, but you wouldn't understand.

When trying to emphasize the depth of feelings experienced and the incredible significance of events in life, be careful.

There is a chance that this phrase will touch a nerve with your counterpart, who has eaten more than a pound of salt himself, but sits and keeps quiet about it.

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After saying something like this, don't be surprised if your friend soon starts rushing to get ready to go home.

Perhaps what you need is…

And then advice starts pouring in to change your wardrobe, your hairstyle, to unwind, or something else.

But that's not the point. Behind the light haze of concern, an experienced person will immediately notice that instead of supporting you, you point out his own mistakes.

In this way, you make it clear that you know what is right, what is best, and that you would never find yourself in such a situation.

Don't worry about it, it doesn't matter

This answer may come after you have been given advice, or someone has tried to help or console you.

In any case, this is the most unfortunate response to the interest shown in your unenviable fate.

I see you're trying, but...

It sounds as if all the efforts made were doomed to failure from the start. That everyone saw and understood this, but not your interlocutor.

Even if it is said from the heart and with feeling, these are not the words a person wants to hear in difficult times.

Perhaps these tips will help you maintain relationships with loved ones and avoid trouble.

Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor


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  1. I would tell you, but you wouldn't understand.
  2. Perhaps what you need is…
  3. Don't worry about it, it doesn't matter
  4. I see you're trying, but...