Examples of Empathetic Responses
- Acknowledge their pain. Perhaps the best thing you can do is to acknowledge how the other person feels. …
- Share how you feel. …
- Show gratitude that the person opened up. …
- Show interest. …
- Be encouraging. …
- Be supportive.
Moreover, do I know you best reply?
A reasonable reply would be, “No, I don’t think so. My name is …… Where do you think you know me from?” By offering your name you are creating an opening to continue a conversation without being dismissive.
Subsequently, how do you respond to I’m fine?
You can answer this in many ways. If you’re feeling good, you can say: “Good,” “Pretty good.” or “Not bad..” Even though these answers mean the same thing as “I’m fine,” you can’t answer “How’s it going?” with “I’m fine.” It will sound a bit strange.
How do you respond to OK?
5 responses when “Ok” means they are going along with what you’re asking/telling
- 01“Perfect” This is a simple response you can use with just about anyone. …
- 02“Okie dokie.” …
- 03“I’m happy to hear that.” …
- 04“Yes! …
- 05“Cool. …
- 06“Okay yes, or okay no?” …
- 07“I won’t pretend I know what you mean.” …
- 08“Okay?”
How do you respond to small talk?
For example:
- Question: “How are you?” Short response: “Fine.” Better response: “Good, thanks. …
- Question: “Where are you from?” Short response: “Seattle.” Better response: “I’m from Seattle. …
- Question: “What did you do this weekend?” Short response: “I went house-hunting.” Better response: “I went house-hunting.
How do you respond to someone telling you about their day?
4 Better Ways to Respond to “How Are You?” than “I’m Good”
- My day has been great so far. [ Give a reason why] …
- I’ll be honest—I’ve had better days. Hopefully, tomorrow will be better! …
- Good, thank you. I’m just [appreciating/looking forward to]… …
- Hmmm… productive.
How do you respond to someone telling you something?
“good to know” is a great response — as is “Thank you”. And if you want to be emphatic, there’s nothing wrong with “Thank you very much!”
How do you respond to someone?
Ways of accepting someone’s thanks – thesaurus
- you’re welcome. phrase. used in reply to someone who has thanked you.
- no problem. phrase. …
- not at all. phrase. …
- don’t mention it. phrase. …
- it’s no bother. phrase. …
- (it’s) my pleasure. phrase. …
- it’s/that’s all right. phrase. …
- it’s nothing/think nothing of it. phrase.
How do you respond when someone gives you good advice?
When you get great advice, you may show your appreciation with these phrases:
- I appreciate you taking the time to speak with me.
- Thanks for the helpful advice!
- Thank you for sharing your advice with me.
- Thanks for agreeing to give me some advice.
- Thank you for offering your valuable advice.
What do you say when someone asks about yourself?
How to answer “tell me about yourself”
- Mention past experiences and proven successes as they relate to the position. …
- Consider how your current job relates to the job you’re applying for. …
- Focus on strengths and abilities that you can support with examples. …
- Highlight your personality to break the ice.
What does it mean if a guy confides in you?
He confides in you
If a guy is sharing personal problems or anything from his life with you and he hasn’t been friends with you, he probably likes you. He might see you as someone that could be important to his life and wants to share as much about himself with you as possible and hopefully form a deep bond with you.