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Never use that expression and can’t recall it ever been said to me, except at the doctors office exam. I suppose if it was said it would be really depend on who, what ,where and the context.
Never use that expression and can’t recall it ever been said to me, except at the doctors office exam. I suppose if it was said it would be really depend on who, what ,where and the context.
Same. I don't think anyone has ever said it to me. I've never said it to another adult, only to my preschool students when one of them is all worked up and crying.
My girlfriends and I have said it to each other at times, and it’s viewed as a positive/helpful thing. I don’t recall a guy ever saying it to me.
Its really common in my circle and j hate it. I just had a male friend say it to me when I was explaining the circumstances of why another couple had cancelled plans. I wasn't upset about this but he said " just breathe. Take a deep breath " and i got annoyed and confused.
I'm glad it's not common with others. I hope it doesn't catch on.
Actually, "Take a deep breath", has been around as long as I can remember and that is a long,long time.
My mom used it when we kids were really mad or upset.
I use the term on family or close friends as a calm down suggestion given in real concern for their state of mind, whether they are angry, in pain or some emotional upheaval they are trying to deal with.
If someone close to me tells me to take a deep breath when I am emotionally upset it shows their genuine concern for me.
Actually, "Take a deep breath", has been around as long as I can remember and that is a long,long time.
My mom used it when we kids were really mad or upset.
I use the term on family or close friends as a calm down suggestion given in real concern for their state of mind, whether they are angry, in pain or some emotional upheaval they are trying to deal with.
If someone close to me tells me to take a deep breath when I am emotionally upset it shows their genuine concern for me.
I feel the exact opposite especially when I'm nor in a state of emotional upheaval and its said.
I find this very trite and a ridiculous thing to say to anyone unless they are literally hyperventilating with anxiety.
Its really common in my circle and j hate it. I just had a male friend say it to me when I was explaining the circumstances of why another couple had cancelled plans. I wasn't upset about this but he said " just breathe. Take a deep breath " and i got annoyed and confused.
I'm glad it's not common with others. I hope it doesn't catch on.
While it’s not common for me, for some reason when my sisters and I are talking about something when I speak, they automatically think I’m upset. Which I don’t understand.
One day my sister was talking about where she used to work and I had a corresponding type of story, and when I told it, she said why do you get so upset about this stuff? And I asked her why do you think I’m upset, you told a story, I’m telling a story — that’s it.
After that I think we’ve come to a better understanding. Sometimes I think in our society where it seems everybody is upset about everything and offended about everything, people seem to automatically react in a calm down, calm down sort of way. Although I don’t understand it, they know you, they know they should know you aren’t upset.
I think it's condescending unless you're in the doctor's office.
Sounds dismissive when you are feeling strongly about a topic.
Can't remember the last time I heard it, outside of the doctor.
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