how to reply when someone says they have cancer?
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["“I'm not sure what to say, but I want you to know I care.”", "“I'm sorry to hear that you are going through this.”", '“How are you doing?”', "“If you would like to talk about it, I'm here.”", '“Please let me know how I can help.”', "“I'll keep you in my thoughts.”"]
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["“I'm here for you.” Show up for your loved one and remain by their side as they go through this process. ... ", '“You are in my thoughts and prayers.” ... ', '“This stinks.” ... ', '“Let me help you with…” ... ', 'Tell a Joke. ... ', '“You are not alone.” ... ', "“Any time you need to talk, I'll listen.” ... ", '“What day works for a visit?”']
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["I hear you have an illness in your family, I'll be thinking of you all. ... ", "I know we never really talk, but I wanted to let you know I'm here. ... ", "If you ever need a listening ear or want to grab a coffee, I'm around."]
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["Chronic disease: It sounds dire, but it's actually quite common. ... ", "“How's your pain?” ... ", '“Wow, that sucks.” ... ', "“You're spending more time in bed, and I'm worried.” ... ", '“If my plans need to change, no problem. ... ', "“You need to tell me what's going on.” ... ", "“I'm getting coffee. ... ", '“I have gossip.']
499088
When someone asks, "How have you been?" you should answer with more than just a short word like "Good" or "OK". You should respond by giving news about how your life has been lately.
612036
['"not much. Yourself?",', '"hey!",', '"sup?", or.', 'a news you wanted to share.']
1063574
The most common way of greeting someone both at an informal level and more formally would be: Hello! How are you? to which the standard reply is: Very well, thank you. or: Fine, thank you. (Note that the question is not usually meant or interpreted as a searching enquiry after the person's health.)
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['ASK R U OK? Be relaxed, friendly and concerned in your approach. ... ', "LISTEN WITH AN OPEN MIND. Take what they say seriously and don't interrupt or rush the conversation. ... ", 'ENCOURAGE ACTION. Ask: “What have you done in the past to manage similar situations?” ... ', 'CHECK IN.']
804189
Just "thank you" or "thank you so much" and a smile should be enough. How do I reply if someone I hate says "happy birthday" to me? Put on your best smile, act pleasant and like you don't hate the person, and say, "Thank you." Don't say anything mean, though, as it will encourage him/her to be nasty.
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['You can say to a friend, "Sarah, you\'ve been my best friend since we were five years old. We\'ve been through so much together. ... ', "It's unlikely, but if you are asked this question by someone that you don't like or don't know well, try to be nice to them about it. Answer as sincerely as you can."]
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['"It\'s so nice to see you again. Give your family my regards."', '"Hi! I haven\'t seen you in a while. ... ', '"Good morning! I wish I had more time to chat, but I have an appointment in fifteen minutes."', '"It\'s great seeing you. I hope you\'re doing well."', '"I\'m doing well! ... ', '"Wow!']
722848
Give a direct response to let them know if you're not ready. Just make sure to be polite and considerate of their feelings. Try saying something like, “Sorry, I'm just not ready to say that yet.” Or, “I'm glad to know you feel that way. I'm not there yet, but I want to keep our momentum going.”
144505
You can respond, “I'm fine, thank you.” It depends on who's asking and their intent. The statement could be a greeting or a pleasantry . It could be a substitute for “How are you doing?” In any case they are asking after your well being, irregardless of its sincerity.
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["“I'm so proud of your strength.”", '“I pray for you every day.”', '“This stinks.”', '“Let me help you with…”', 'Tell a joke.', '“You are not alone.”', "“Any time you need to talk, I'll listen.”", '“What day works for a visit?”']
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['I am very well, thanks. How are you?', 'I am very well, thanks, and hope you are as well.', 'I am very well, thanks. I hope it is the same with you too.', '(Ignore it completely.)']
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['What can I do to help?', 'What do you need from me?', 'You are strong. I believe in you.', 'Do you want to meet up?', 'Would you like to talk about it?', 'I understand how you must be feeling. That has to be hard.', "I'm so sorry. ... ", 'How are you feeling?']
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When someone asks, "How have you been?" you should answer with more than just a short word like "Good" or "OK". You should respond by giving news about how your life has been lately. For example, you can answer: Pretty good.