Thursday, October 2, 2008

What not to say when your friend tells you they're in a relationship

There are polite phrases for many situations in life. For example, if someone gives you a cookie, the appropriate thing to do is say, "Thank you." If someone is having a new baby, the appropriate thing is to congratulate them.

But what about when your friend announces that he/she has just started a relationship with someone special? Society and etiquette books don't seem to have an approved, polite phrase to say in that situation, so you're on your own.

Just to help you out, here are some phrases that are completely appropriate in some situations, but NOT when your friend tells you they're seeing someone...
"Knock yourself out!"
"Thank you."
"I love you, too."
"I'm sorry for your loss."

Just a word to the wise.

4 comments:

red said...

*laughing* Yes, I agree that all of those are not quite appropriate. I almost want to see the results of "knock yourself out".....

Linden said...

This makes me curious to know what prompted this post...

The Edwards said...

Yeah, I agree... I am curious..

ww said...

Just so you know, I'm not the one who is informing people that I'm in a relationship...