Example #1
Stacey: What's your middle name?
Carolyn: Grey.
Stacey: I have gray sheets.
1. Nice job! You found something you have in common.
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Example #2
Carolyn: I feel like a cat who needs to be kept in the bathroom for a while.
Stacey: ...
2. This is tricky. You've just said something that your conversational partner will find alarming because it's unusual. First, assume nothing. Don't assume the person is joking just because the thing sounds unfathomable. A smile and an understanding nod go a long way for those in-between moments.
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Example #3
Carolyn: *&%$!!!
Stacey: Maybe hold back on the cursing until the call to prayer is over.
3. It's okay to be angry. Before spouting off curse words, look around for reasons why cursing might be a bad idea. The reason they're called curse words is because they're not appropriate for most situations, during the call to prayer and in front of a mosque, for instance, would be a bad time to talk about something potentially frustrating.
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Example #4
Carolyn: Murder really annoys me.
4. Remember, when you're annoyed, try to imagine if someone else in the situation might be more annoyed than you are.
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Example #5
Carolyn: I think we're lost.
Stacey: We're not lost, we're just not there, yet!
5. Good work! See how a positive attitude can redirect your anxious thoughts? Keep going!
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