All Ears English Podcast AEE 2452: How to Let Others Relax With One Simple Phrase
Jul 30, 2025
Discover how a simple phrase can ease stress and foster connections. Explore the tension between urgency and patience in a competitive housing market. Unravel the art of saying 'take your time' and its cultural nuances. Delve into the importance of reassurance in communication and hiring. Learn to embrace mindfulness through leisure and personal stories, highlighting life's simple joys. This engaging discussion uncovers the transformative power of being present in everyday moments.
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Let Others Know They Don't Have To Hurry
- Use 'take your time' to tell someone they shouldn't hurry.
- Aubrey Carter explains it relieves pressure and removes the need to rush.
Use It As A Reassuring Response
- Respond with 'Take your time' when someone seems rushed to signal patience.
- Lindsay McMahon demonstrates this in a quick role play.
Tone Can Turn Kindness Into Sarcasm
- The phrase often becomes sarcastic when delivered with a teasing tone.
- Lindsay McMahon and Aubrey Carter show tone shifts change its meaning.