In this lesson, we will see some phrases you can use when talking to someone who looks sad.

Hey Steve. What happened? Why do you look so upset?

Oh man. I did not score good in my exams.

How much did you score this time?

I got a C - and now I’ve lost my one and only chance to get a PS4 for my birthday.

What do you mean?

I asked my dad to give me a PS4. He said he would only do it if I could get at least a B+.

Now, that’s real bad news for you.

Hey Jordan. Where have you been?

You have no idea. It’s been a real tough week, Steve.

What happened?

My uncle got really sick. I’ve been helping my aunt to take care of him.

Oh, sounds bad, I’m sorry to hear it. What did the doctors say?

They said it can be treated with proper therapies and a few surgeries. But, for now everyone back home is very upset.

He’s a strong man, Jordan. He’ll recover fast, I’m sure. Let me know if I can be of any help.

Sure buddy. Thanks a lot.

You look so sad Annie. What’s bothering you?

My boyfriend dumped me last week.

Whoa! But how did that happen?

Well..he was dating some other girl, too.

What are you saying?! Did he tell you that?

I read her messages on his phone. When I confronted him, he broke it down in pieces and told me everything.

Wow! It must’ve been really difficult for you.

It hasn’t been easy. I feel really bad. It was so humiliating.

That moron does not deserve you. Keep your head up high, Annie.

You’re a good friend, Carl. Thank you.

So, how did it go? Did you win anything?

Look at me. Do you think I look like a winner?

Ouch. Okay...Got it. You didn’t win.

Sorry Jordan, I didn’t mean to be rude.

Chill man, it’s okay. But you do seem to be more upset than usual.

I mean, you’ve been doing this for a while and by now you’re used to winning and losing. It’s part of the game.

But this time it wasn’t my driving. It was the car. It simply broke down.

Oh, but you did get it serviced before the race, didn’t you?

Of course I did, that’s why I’m so upset.

I can understand. Wish you better luck next time.

Yeah, and better mechanics as well, I should say!

What happened? Why do you look so upset?

Oh, sounds bad, I’m sorry to hear it.

Let me know if I can be of any help.

What’s bothering you?

But how did it happen?

What are you saying?!

It must’ve been really difficult for you.

It hasn’t been easy. I feel really bad.

But you do seem to be more upset than usual.

Wish you better luck next time.