1. try to make the person happy by any means
2. try to make laugh
3. be sad for the person and share his/her sorrows
4. just say "i'm sorry for you" and walk out
5. don't care
2006-11-08 14:04:07 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Wow, if life came down to a numbered list wouldn't it be easy?
It depends on the situation. If the person wants to talk, then you should be there to listen, because sometimes knowing someone is actually listening (not hearing, and there is a big difference) is the best way to help.
If they want advice, then you should give it, or refer them to someone who can.
If they want to forget what is happening for a little while, distract them.
If they need your empathy, you to be sad with/for them, then discover why, and show geniune emotion.
Not caring is the worst thing, because if they have confided in you how unhappy they are, then they are ultimately asking for help.
Remember happiness is NOT a state of mind, it is moments to be enjoyed, just the same as other emotions, and the unhappy moments are there to remind us not to take the happy ones for granted.
2006-11-08 14:10:34 · answer #1 · answered by chelles_insanity 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1 2 3 4
2006-11-08 22:07:51 · answer #2 · answered by GreyMatter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2
2006-11-08 22:22:06 · answer #3 · answered by greg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2
2006-11-08 22:05:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Number 2 âº
2006-11-08 22:05:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say 1 or 2
2006-11-08 22:05:56 · answer #6 · answered by me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 and #2 more often than the others. Unless you know that person really well and they're just being dramatic or looking for attention & they do it to you constantly. In which case I would do #4.
If it's something very intense like the death of a loved one, then I choose #3, because I know that nothing I say or do will ease their pain @ the moment. Sometimes it's good just to sit w/ them & listen.
2006-11-08 22:07:23 · answer #7 · answered by Rocker Chick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to make the person happy by any means
2006-11-08 22:08:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
2. I'll smile, walk up to them, look like I'm about to tell a secret, and then whisper "Fuzzy Pickles" into their ear. It's random, but strangely it always seems to make people smile or laugh whenever I say it.
2006-11-08 22:28:56 · answer #9 · answered by High-strung Guitarist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably all but 5. I'm a notorious people-pleaser. Can't stand to see anyone sad.
2006-11-08 22:16:27 · answer #10 · answered by tankgirl190 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋