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Most of us do all we can at work or in our personal lives to do the right thing. It isn’t for recognition but the fact that you know it is the right thing to do and you can look at yourself in the mirror without feeling like you let yourself or others down. When … Read more
When others tell you to enjoy your vacation, they are excited for you and the upcoming plans. It may be friends, family, or people you work with. Those sentiments are extended because they know you as a person and they feel you deserve to get away from the daily grind. Respond to “Enjoy your vacation” … Read more
When you share information with someone, it is a good idea for them to acknowledge they received it. This is important in person, by text, and by email. Otherwise, you may worry that they didn’t get that communication. To “Thank you for letting me know,” respond with “You’re welcome. If you have any further questions, … Read more
Apologizing when both of you are wrong can help to mend the relationship. Hopefully, it is the first step to resolving the problem. You don’t want it to create a wedge between the two of you or make you uncomfortable when you see each other. You don’t have to accept all of the blame, but … Read more
When you discover you have hurt someone unintentionally, don’t brush it off. You don’t get to decide if you did hurt them or not. You don’t get to decide if their feelings are justified or not. Often, the issue can be resolved with a sincere apology. You can share as much as you want or … Read more
How you respond to “Hope You Had a Good Weekend” depends on your relationship with the person talking to you. If it is a friend or family member, you may be more inclined to have a full conversation with them and disclose what you did over the weekend. If it is someone you know at … Read more
The Top of the Morning’ expression has a strong association with the Irish people. If a person tells you Top of the morning’, it means best of the morning. The best answer to “Top of the morning to you” is “And the rest of the day to you.” If the person who greeted you also asked a … Read more
The word sir’ is common in conversations, especially in formal environments. Similarly, casual conversations can also have the word sir’ mentioned in them. When a person calls you sir, it is a polite way of addressing you and a way of showing you respect. Respond to sir by reflecting on the appreciation shown to you. … Read more
It’s true that people who work in the hospitality industry are mostly polite and easy to work with. However, it’s not uncommon to meet rude hotel employees. The big question is how to deal with them when visiting your favorite hotel. Dealing with rude hotel staff requires respectfully indicating that you are not satisfied with … Read more
When the exclamation Oh’ appears in a conversation, it is a reflection of the following: sadness, annoyance, surprise, or disappointment. So, as you reply you should factor in the emotions and feelings of the person using it. A response to Oh should address the feelings triggered in the other person. For example, if you are … Read more