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Negative Responses
The negative replies to how are you? Include phrases such as: “Lousy.” “Terrible.” “I’m tired.” “It’s not my day.” “Thank God it’s Friday.” “A day older and a dollar broker.” “Don’t ask.”
When someone responds with “Don’t ask,” I know I’m in for trouble. That person is going to unleash a multitude of complaints and make me sorry for asking how you are. In the first place!
And I really pity those who take the “Thank God it’s Friday” approach to life. Think of what they’re saying.
“Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are bad days every week.” For these people, four-fifths of their work week is lousy! The fifth day, Friday, is “bearable” only because they know they’ll have the next two days off! Is this a way to live your life? Are you beginning to see how these negative phrases can poison your attitude… and turn off other people?
