PSTS ENGLISH_Offering Help and Applicant Letter

• "You should just relax and stop worrying."

"I'm here for you if you need anything."

• "You're being dramatic. It's not that big of a deal."

• "You need to get a grip and stop complaining."

• "I don't need your help. Go away."

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• "I don't need your help. Go away."

• "No, I'm fine. Thanks anyway."

• "You're not really helping."

• "I don't appreciate your concern."

" I don't think so"

• Ignore them and pretend like nothing is wrong.

• Make jokes to lighten the mood.

• Listen attentively and offer words of encouragement.

• Tell them what they should do to fix their problem.

singing to calm the mood

Assume you know what they need and offer your help.

• Ask them directly if there's anything you can do.

• Ignore the situation and hope it goes away.

• Tell them they should figure it out themselves.

waiting for them to ask for help

• Confidence

• Superiority

• Judgment

• Empathy

curiousity

• "You're so lazy."

• "Just do it already."

• "Want me to help you with anything?"

• "You should've done it earlier."

" just give up"

• "No, I'm fine. Thanks for asking."

• "You don't have to do that."

• "I can't believe you're offering to help."

• "I don't need your help. Go away."

" you'll be fine"

Asking help

Giving help

Offering help

Refusing an offer

Accepting an offer

• "Don't worry about it. You'll be fine."

• "You should've studied harder."

• "You'll fail the exam."

• "I'd love to. Thanks for asking."

• "Want to study together? We can quiz each other."

• "I don't need your help. I'm smart enough."

• "You're so kind to offer."

• "No, thanks. I've got it under control."

• "I'll ask you if I need help."

" That's too bad"