Real moments people sent us. The before is what you'd usually do. The after is what you wish you'd said.
The friend who always cancels
What you'd usually do
“haha no worries!! totally get it 😅 next time for sure!!”
Just say this
“Honestly, getting canceled on this last minute messes up my whole night. Let's plan something further out so it actually happens.”
Replying to a passive-aggressive 'k.'
What you'd usually do
“omg are you mad?? what did i do?? please tell me i hate when you're like this”
Just say this
“If something's wrong, just tell me. I'd rather have the conversation than guess.”
Coworker who 'just has a quick question' for the 5th time today
What you'd usually do
“yeah no problem! one sec lol”
Just say this
“I'm heads-down on something till 3 — can it wait, or is it actually urgent?”
The relative who won't drop it at Thanksgiving
What you'd usually do
“(silently rage-eats stuffing while plotting escape route)”
Just say this
“I'm not getting into this today. Pass the gravy?”