Sophie 
Whether someone is a dancer, singer, or another type of performer, they sometimes feel nervous before they hit the stage. The length of time that they have spent in previous performances doesn’t matter. The most important factor contributing to their nervousness is a desire to do their best. That’s why it’s important to choose the … Read more
How to respond to “hi” often depends on your relationship with the person. It may be a stranger you will never see again. It may be someone trying to break the ice and get to know you. Perhaps it is someone you know casually or a good friend. Even when you are in a hurry, … Read more
Toxic displays of jealousy can ruin the relationship that you have with someone with who you associate regularly. You may wonder how to respond to jealous comments from coworkers or even people you don’t know. In general, you should not take jealous comments personally and counter the negative sentiment with a mixture of indifference and … Read more
There’s a time and a place for everything, from unimportant things like small talk to more delicate stuff like a personal question; you can try the former pretty much everywhere, while the latter depends more on the context you find yourself in. Asking personal questions requires you to warm up to the other person before … Read more
Many people may greet their friends with Yo or even start a conversation with this, instead of saying hello. It raises the question of how to respond appropriately to such a brief statement. When a good friend says Yo, all it takes is a quick nod, reciprocate Yo yourself or reply with “What’s up?”. When … Read more
Music is one of the best human inventions, so why would you want to ask anyone to stop singing ever? Unfortunately, we don’t live in a Disney movie and it’s not always appropriate to burst into a song just because. It would be awesome, though. Hopefully, you know by now when you should keep your … Read more
If you’re planning a hen night or another party, how do you say everyone pays for themselves? Asking might make you feel uncomfortable, but you may really be unable to afford such an expensive event on your own. Communicate the expectation that everyone pays for themselves already in the description of the event. At spontaneous … Read more
LOL is one of the most popular slang on the Internet. Yet even if it has a straightforward meaning, LOL is used in a lot of contexts. It can show a happy-go-lucky demeanor, or it can be used as an insult. The variety of meanings behind a simple LOL makes it so difficult to answer. … Read more
Being pregnant is a joyful occasion, a beautiful moment in a woman’s life. On the contrary, there’s something awful that can happen to most women: being asked if they are pregnant when they are not – and whoever’s asking isn’t going to feel good about it either. So, how can you politely ask if someone … Read more
Professional pictures are an investment for your memories! You shouldn’t have to remind your photographer months later about them but that may happen. If they aren’t organized or they don’t take their role seriously, it can stress you out. There are several ways you can ask your photographer about the pictures they took for you. … Read more