[AEE] Episode 2531- Of Course You Should Use These Tips!

✅ Top Daily Expressions & Idioms from the Script (with examples)

  1. What’s shaking?
    • Meaning: A casual and playful way to say “What’s up?” or “How are things?”
    • Example:
      A: Hey! What’s shaking?
      B: Not much, just finishing up some errands.
  2. Wisecrack
    • Meaning: A clever or sarcastic joke, often made quickly or on the spot.
    • Example:
      When I spilled coffee on my shirt, my coworker made a wisecrack about it being a new fashion trend.
  3. Snappy
    • Meaning: A tone that sounds irritable or rude; abrupt or slightly aggressive.
    • Example:
      I didn’t mean to be snappy. I’ve just had a long day.
  4. Give offense / Be offensive
    • Meaning: To unintentionally or intentionally insult someone.
    • Example:
      I didn’t mean to give offense. I just asked out of curiosity.
  5. Put out
    • Meaning: Mildly inconvenienced or bothered.
    • Example:
      She said yes, but sounded kind of put out about it.
  6. Don’t mention it
    • Meaning: A polite and friendly way to say “You’re welcome” or “No problem.”
    • Example:
      A: Thanks so much for your help!
      B: Don’t mention it—it was nothing.
  7. Happy to help
    • Meaning: A warm way to say you’re glad to help someone.
    • Example:
      If you need anything else, I’m happy to help.
  8. I owe you one
    • Meaning: I’m thankful and I’ll return the favor in the future.
    • Example:
      Thanks for covering my shift—I owe you one.
  9. Sure(tone-sensitive)
    • Meaning: A neutral way to say yes, but depending on tone, it can seem unenthusiastic.
    • Example:
      A: Want to come to the party?
      B: Sure. (If said flatly, can feel reluctant.)

🎭 Roleplay Scripts from the Episode

✅ Helpful “Of Course” (Positive Use)

Scenario: Asking for help with moving

  • Aubrey: Hey, do you think you could help me move in this weekend?
  • Lindsay: Of course! What time should I come over?

Scenario: Offering to do more

  • Lindsay: I could help pack too, if you like.
  • Aubrey: Really? That would be amazing!
  • Lindsay: Of course, I’d love to.

Scenario: Expressing gratitude

  • Aubrey: Thanks again for helping me out.
  • Lindsay: Of course! Happy to help.

❌ Potentially Rude “Of Course” (Negative Use)

Scenario: A question sounds like a slight

  • Lindsay: Did you paint this?
  • Aubrey: Of course.
    (Sounds like she’s offended that you’d think she didn’t make it herself.)

🧩 Paragraph Using All the Expressions Naturally

Hey there, what’s shaking? So, something funny happened this weekend. I meant to ask ChatGPT a question about when it’s rude to say of course, but I accidentally sent it to my volleyball group instead. Someone made a wisecrack about needing help burying a body, and it spiraled into jokes from there. Anyway, this got me thinking about how tone really matters. Like, saying of course when someone asks for help is totally fine—enthusiastic, even. But if someone asks if you made the cookies and you snap back with of course, it might come off as snappy or like you’re giving offense, even if you didn’t mean it that way. I once said of course when someone thanked me for staying late to help, and they actually smiled—it felt better than just saying you’re welcome, which can sometimes sound like I was put out. A warmer reply like don’t mention it or happy to help goes a long way. It’s all about connection. And hey—if someone helps you move, don’t forget to say I owe you one! Just avoid a flat sure when someone asks for help—it kills the vibe. Add warmth, share a detail, and maybe even start a conversation.

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