What to say when someone asks you if you are okay?

What to say when someone asks you if you are okay?

#1 You can say “Yes, I’m fine, thanks,” even if you’re not OK, and be done with it. #2 You can be honest about how you feel and open up to someone who may not really want to hear about your problems. Then you run the risk of that person avoiding you in the future.

What does it mean if someone asks if you’re okay?

Basically, when you ask someone if they’re okay, you’re implying that they are not okay, but you can totally help them. In other words, it’s a question that is high in agency (i.e., power, influence or control), and it demands a low-agency response.

How do you say are you okay without saying it?

4 Alternative Ways To Ask “Are You OK?”

1. Ask, “What can I do to support you?” When you sense that something is amiss, chances are, you’re right.
2. Say, “I’m here if you need to vent” Listening.
3. Offer to grab them lunch or a coffee.
4. Rephrase the question.

What does it mean when a guy keeps asking if you are ok?

When a man asks if you are OK, he wants to know if you are OK. He is noticing that you are different or seem annoyed, so he asks how you are. Men don’t really beat around the bush with each other – they say what they are thinking, so he expects you to do the same.

How do you say I’m not okay?

Ways to Say You’re Not OK

1. ‘ME’ – How does this person make me feel? When someone takes the time to ask ‘R U OK’ we need to start by appreciating that this person cares enough to stop and ask the question.
2. ‘I’ – How am I feeling? How are you feeling?
3. YOU – How can you help me?
4. WE – What can we do together?

How do you say you’re not okay?

When to say are you OK?

Actually, whenever someone asks, “Are you OK?” it’s usually when they’ve done something that may have caused injury. For example, if they fall down, you’d say, “Are you OK?”

Is it rude to ask someone if they are OK?

In some cases, even asking if someone is OK, “depending on how, where and when it’s posed, could be seen as an affront or even something where a case is being built to dismiss that person,” she said. If the person doesn’t want to engage, say you respect their decision. Assure them you’ll drop the issue.

What do you say to a guy back?

13 Ways to Respond When a Guy Texts “Hey You”

• Say “hey” back to keep things simple.
• Give him a friendly answer if you like him.
• Try a neutral answer if you’re not sure.
• Ask him what’s up for a casual approach.
• Respond with an emoji.
• Send him a funny GIF.
• Say something cute or sweet.

What to say when a guy asks you out over text?

A guy has asked you out, or you know that he’s planning to. It’s hard to say the right thing, especially if you’ve never been in this situation before!…Say yes.

1. “Yes, I’d love to.”
2. “Definitely, that sounds great!”
3. “Yes, it’s a date!”
4. “Of course I would.”
5. “Sure, what do you want to do?”
6. “That sounds fun!”

How do you say OK in other words?

What is another word for it’s ok?

you’re welcome	certainly
think nothing of it	you’re welcome, and here’s a dollar
that’s OK	don’t mention it
it’s my pleasure	that’s all right
no probs	no problemo

How do you say you’re not doing well?

There are a few ways to express how we feel:

1. “I don’t feel well.” “I am feeling sick.”
2. “I am feeling very tired today.” “I have been feeling very run-down lately.”
3. “I have a bad headache.” “I have a sore arm.”
4. “I’m sorry you’re not feeling well. Maybe you should go home to bed?”
5. “I’m still not feeling well.”

How do you ask someone if they are not OK?

If someone tells you that they are not OK, or you suspect something deeper is going on, encourage them to open up by asking questions such as: “What’s been happening?” “Have you been feeling this way for a while?” “I’m ready to listen if you want to talk.” “What you’re going through isn’t easy, I’m glad we can talk about it.”

How do you respond when someone asks if you’re okay?

Rather than an answer of ‘no’, it is possible for the person you care about to respond with a ‘yeah I’m okay’. If you’re not convinced, let them know that you are always available should they want to talk. It’s worth sending them an email or text a few hours later reiterating your support.

What is the best way to ask someone to have a good day?

There’s really no right or wrong answer, but a close-to-good response would be, “Please just tell me. I just want you to have a good day.” Sometimes we just love to play mind games with you to avoid talking about our problems or just for the heck of it.

How do you ask someone if they can be trusted?

A good rule of thumb is if you are unsure this person can be trusted with your intimate secrets and/or you just feel uncomfortable, don’t feel obliged to offer more than a cursory response. This means give a polite non-answer that makes it clear you want this topic of conversation shut down.