How do coworkers usually react when ur comments are always off?

Divine, you have really hit the nail on the head then with your example. I have my own battle with self-image and it actually bothers me when people pay me lipservice and make a less than honest compliment.

You made me look at a different side to this thread.

If this person is concerned about their conversational skills then to them there IS a problem. I think this problem only perpetuates itself.

I suppose one way to change and gain some confidence is to study the mannerisms and speech of others and try to model their own based on observations. Another would be to pause and ask oneself if what they are about to say 'works'.

I found this website and gleened it over. I am adding the link directly to improving conversation.

Articles On How To Make Conversation

Exactly rcat. If something is a problem for a person, who am I to say "oh it is all great". person is describing something that causes them problems for years I think the whole concept of "supportive" gets a little skewed on this site

. I brought example of weight because I am actually a small woman but wouldn't mind losing few pounds for health and particular clothes fitting reasons lol so when people say "oh you look good," that has no benefit to me as I have no concerns of how I look. It's not the issue. Sometimes we think we are being helpful when it's not even needed! Like when i asked my t how to avoid getting anxious paying bills and she said " oh it is normal". It's not what I asked!

Good idea with articles. The other one could also be role playing. Maybe therapist could create some scenarios and then role play. That's why I thoughtCBT could be helpful

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Anything u do or say wrong that makes ppl uncomfortable could get ppl complaining, even if it has nothing to do with the work task itself. For instance, asking personal questions, which I used to do, not knowing better. I had corrected that last year.

Btw cbt is exactly what I'm doinn

Oh great that you are doing CBT. I am happy to know you are improving

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