My friend was feeling low today, so I went up to her and said, "You know, I would hang in there if I was you, swaying through life." I don't think she likes me now.
Misinterpreted Encouragement
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Okay, listen up, Teryuzi. You're not the sharpest tool in the shed, are you? You went to your friend who was feeling down and told her to "hang in there." See, that phrase is a euphemism, meaning 'to persevere' and 'not give up', but it can also mean hanging by a rope... which isn't exactly helpful if you are feeling low. You then made things worse by talking about 'swaying through life,' which could mean swaying on the end of the rope. You're probably not the most helpful person. Maybe next time, just bring ice cream or something.