Being honest and kind
Don't sneeze all over my desk!
Could you please cover your mouth before you sneeze?
"Oh, is there gravy?"
(They would like some gravy.)
They raised their eyebrows.
They were surprised.
He got upset and complained when the teacher said his classmate did well on an assignment.
He took the attention away from his classmate.
I find tv very educational. Every time someone turns on the TV, I go into the other room to read.
He think watching tv is educational.
Stop bugging me! Go away!!
Sorry, I'm busy. Can I talk to you another time?
"Fashion isn't her strongest talent."
(They don't like her style.)
They slouched in their chair.
They are not very alert and attentive.
They're gaze was at their computer when she spoke to them.
They appear to not be paying attention, which is disrespectful.
I never forget a face, but in your case, I'll make an exception.
They are joking about not liking your face.
This spaghetti is ice cold!
Would you mind if I heat my plate?
"He could be less talkative."
(He talks too much.)
They crossed their arms tightly.
They are angry or defiant.
They spoke at length without pausing.
They were not letting anyone else talk.
They were struggling with groceries when the door shut in front of them. They called "Thanks for the help!" to the people who went in before them.
They wanted someone to hold the door for them.
I hate vegetables!
Vegetables aren't my favorite.
"I'm not into horror flicks."
(They do not want to watch or talk about horror flicks.)
They squint their eyes in response to something.
They are questioning someone or something.
They almost bumped into each other at the doorway.
They were rushing to go first.
She took a shot and missed, "that went well." she said.
She is disappointed that she missed the shot.
Your desk is a disaster!
It looks like you need to organize your desk.
"Florida is an okay vacation spot."
(They prefer not to go to Florida.)
They shrugged their shoulders.
They were saying that they do not know or they don't care.
The crowd went around the two of them while they argued.
They were blocking the way.
"I made the genius choice of selling my truck right before I decided to move." They said.
They should have kept their truck to help them move.