In their attempts to be civil, not make waves, or to appease you, people often make lame comments that you know may be untrue. They may make typical automatic responses when they really mean to say the opposite.
Now you must combine your newfound knowledge of reading people’s body cues, facial cues, and vocal cues with what they are actually saying. Whenever you hear standard phrases such as the ones in the following list, be aware. Observing their physical and vocal manner in conjunction with these particular statements may tell you what they really mean and what they are truly feeling. Watch out for a tight-lipped smile, facial grimacing, a forced smile, a blank facial expression, ridged body posture, a lower pitch, or a monotone when they make these statements to appease you.
If you observe any of these body cues, chances are that they think the opposite of what they’re saying. On the other hand, if the body language, facial movements and voice pattern seem genuine, chances are that they do mean what they say, so “don’t worry about it.”
Expressions Said but Seldom Meant
1. Don’t worry about it.
2. It’s no big deal.
3. There’s no problem whatsoever.
4. Don’t give it a second thought
5. It’ll all work out.
6. It doesn’t bother me at all.
7. I really don’t care.
8. Sure, go ahead.
9. I’m really sorry.
10. It’s my fault.
Now you must combine your newfound knowledge of reading people’s body cues, facial cues, and vocal cues with what they are actually saying. Whenever you hear standard phrases such as the ones in the following list, be aware. Observing their physical and vocal manner in conjunction with these particular statements may tell you what they really mean and what they are truly feeling. Watch out for a tight-lipped smile, facial grimacing, a forced smile, a blank facial expression, ridged body posture, a lower pitch, or a monotone when they make these statements to appease you.
If you observe any of these body cues, chances are that they think the opposite of what they’re saying. On the other hand, if the body language, facial movements and voice pattern seem genuine, chances are that they do mean what they say, so “don’t worry about it.”
Expressions Said but Seldom Meant
1. Don’t worry about it.
2. It’s no big deal.
3. There’s no problem whatsoever.
4. Don’t give it a second thought
5. It’ll all work out.
6. It doesn’t bother me at all.
7. I really don’t care.
8. Sure, go ahead.
9. I’m really sorry.
10. It’s my fault.
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