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Have you ever been greeted with the phrase, “What’s shakin’, bacon?” and found yourself at a loss for words? This playful, retro slang is a fun way to ask someone “What’s up?” or “How are you doing?” But responding to it can sometimes be a bit tricky, especially if you want to keep up the … Read more

Have you ever found yourself hesitating before asking someone for a phone call, worried about coming across as too forward or intrusive? In our digitally-driven world, where texting and emails are the norms, the art of requesting a phone conversation has become a nuanced skill. Let’s explore the tactful ways to bridge this communication gap … Read more

When someone responds to something you’ve said with an “Aww that’s sweet,” it most likely brings a big smile to your face. It has the potential to make any situation much brighter and more uplifting. A good way to respond to “Aww, that’s sweet” is to re-emphasize the appreciation and compliment by saying, “That was … Read more

Can I reply ‘no problem’ when someone says ‘thank you’? It might seem like a simple question, and yet, it’s currently one of the hot topics of etiquette debate. It is possible to respond with no problem to thank you, especially in informal situations, work groups, within the family, and for small niceties. In formal … Read more

When someone tells you something or asks you a question and you don’t know what to say, the key is to stay calm and act confident.  It can be useful to remind yourself that it’s totally normal not to know what to say in certain situations; it does not mean that there is something wrong … Read more

In today’s growing trend to embrace multiculturalism, one of the biggest concerns – and difficulties – is language barriers. Many people have, at one point or another, been encouraged to learn a second language, but there’s a big difference between classroom conversant and fluency. It is not rude to answer in another language if you … Read more

Email is a common way for people to stay in touch, share information, and conveniently communicate. You may be told “Hope you are well” by a friend, family member, or someone you know professionally. Always respond back to that, it is a personal touch and it shouldn’t be overlooked that they are asking about your … Read more

It’s a popular conversational question: ‘What kind of music do you like?’. Answering it, however, can be difficult. Do you list songs? Should you talk about your favorite artists? Should you try to guess what the other person likes? When answering the question ‘What kind of music do you like?’, honesty is the most important … Read more

Birthdays can be a lot of fun, but they can also bring a lot of awkward small talk. How should you respond when someone asks you how your birthday is going? When people ask you how your birthday is going, you should be brief and positive. You can send a short response, go into a … Read more

It can be upsetting or embarrassing when someone asks who is this from a text, email, or phone call. Try to not take it personally, some people are terrible about remembering faces or they have a great deal going on at the moment. If you get a request of who this is, give them enough … Read more