"could Be Worse!" (Reading Rainbow Books)

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Sometimes it is better to admit that you don’t know what to say than to say something offensive or insensitive. Your friend may always remember what you said during this time, and it may affect your friendship. If you don’t trust yourself with words, consider just hugging your friend. ‘It Could Be Worse’ Alternatives to Say When Someone’s Going Through Another Type of Difficult Time Perhaps your friend is not able or ready to talk about the death of a loved one. While you don’t want to avoid the topic by talking about the weather, you may instead offer help . Consider providing a meal or offering to help transport plants and flowers home from the funeral. 12. “I don’t know what to say.” Saying “it could be worse” to someone who has lost someone is never OK. Here are some more appropriate phrases. 7. “I’m sorry for your loss.”

My daughter was resistant to pulling this book on the shelf, possibly because of the sketchy drawings, elderly featured character and muted color palette, but she changed her mind. She laughed harder and louder as the grandfather’s adventures grew progressively more outlandish. I loved seeing her giggle.Are you searching for a kind thing to say to someone who is under the weather? Or perhaps your friend’s condition is more serious, and they feel the effects of chemotherapy treatment or are recovering from surgery. Regardless of the situation, saying, “I’m sorry you aren’t feeling well” is an appropriate way to show that you care. 2. “I’m glad you have a strong support system.” When we think of existential risks, events like nuclear war or asteroid impacts often come to mind. Yet there’s one future threat that is less well known – and while it doesn’t involve the extinction of our species, it could be just as bad.

Even though you may not have experienced or fully understand the situation, let the person know that you will listen. Here’s one example of how to look on the bright side of life. 26. “When I hear somebody sigh, ‘Life is hard,’ I’m always tempted to ask, ‘Compared to what?’”– Sydney J. Harris When asked by the coroner, Matthew Kewley, why she did not investigate previous complaints, PC Parker said: ‘Nothing had been disclosed that made me think I need to report more offences. I still considered it to be low risk. The next time someone complains about the aches and pains that come with aging, this might be an appropriate response. 20. “There are two ways of meeting difficulties: You alter the difficulties, or you alter yourself to meet them.”– Phyllis Bottome Ill health and disability can be hard to understand at first, for the individual and friends alike. If you don’t know how to respond, then it’s probably best to say so rather than garble out something unhelpful. It doesn’t mean you don’t care about the person, but gives the opportunity for you to greater understand the situation and offer sincere support in the future.As of 9am on Sunday there were another 43,992 lab-confirmed Covid-19 cases in the UK. A further 54 people died within 28 days of testing positive for coronavirus. Marden founded Success magazine. 22. “Drag your thoughts away from your troubles – by the ears, by the heels, or any other way you can manage it. It’s the healthiest thing a body can do.”– Mark Twain Ben Jonson was a contemporary of William Shakespeare. Jonson also wrote plays and poetry. How Can You Respond When Someone Says ‘It Could Be Worse?’ What you think is important to the person might not actually be- try not to make assumptions. Instead, find out what the person would like to achieve or do regarding their illness/disability. Even though saying “it could be worse” to someone going through an irritation could technically be true, there are more interesting and empathetic ways to respond to a situation. And, in some cases, saying “could be worse” would be in extremely poor taste.

This excerpt consists of the author complaining about other people on the London subway system. He lists several overused jokes people say while riding, which annoy him. This excerpt is from an article about a natural disaster, a giant mudslide, that stopped traffic on a major road. Toby Ord, a senior research fellow at the Future of Humanity Institute (FHI) at Oxford University, believes that the odds of an existential catastrophe happening this century from natural causes are less than one in 2,000, because humans have survived for 2,000 centuries without one. However, when he adds the probability of human-made disasters, Ord believes the chances increase to a startling one in six. He refers to this century as “the precipice” because the risk of losing our future has never been so high.Sometimes you need to clearly state what you feel so that others will understand. For example, tell your loved one that you need their support, even though things could be worse. “I know that things could be worse, but I’ve been feeling really down lately. Thanks for being there for me during this difficult time.” This expression reminds your friend that they have the strength and stamina to overcome what ails her. 5. “One day at a time!” Consider reading more about toxic positivity in psychology texts. “I need your support” or “I need your help.” Famous American author Mark Twain was born and died while Halley’s Comet could be viewed from Earth. 23. “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.”– Carl Jung