Sentences with phrase «by saying things»

This can be done by saying things like «You're so thoughtful to make a delicious supper, you're a great cook,» which highlights their positive qualities and things you admire about them.

By saying things such as, «Dad will buy me that computer if I spend more time with him,» or «Mom will let me go to the dance even if my homework isn't done,» your child is, in essence, blackmailing you.

When someone is feeling a certain emotion, instead of telling them that they shouldn't be feeling a certain way, simply reflect their feeling by saying things like «you feel sad» or «you're excited».

I could have continued by saying things like, «I said I was sorry.

In other words, your profile should give an impression of who you are and what you can do, by saying things about you which are provable.

After linking your Spotify account with Amazon in the Alexa app, you'll be able to stream Spotify tracks to Echo by saying things like, «Alexa, play Wilco on Spotify,» or, «Alexa, play my workout playlist.»

To that, Android Police says its confident in the leak, but hedges its bets by saying things could change drastically once the device arrives.

You can integrate most (if not all) of your smarthome devices with your voice assistant, and then control them with your voice instead of a touch screen interface, by saying things like «turn the bedroom lights on», «set the thermostat to 75», and «lock all the doors.»

My read of the question suggests (to me) the OP is describing «name - calling» or «insulting» the police by saying things like:

They get to send out press releases detailing their success and taunt the competition by saying things like «interactive entertainment will never be the same, with the launch of one title that has changed the way the world thinks about video games.»

Goombah, her Double Yellow Head Amazon parrot, keeps the staff and clients entertained at the hospital by saying things like «I'm a good girl,» «Here kitty, kitty, kitty... meow,» «What are you doing?»

Often, they'll try to guilt you into it by saying things like it would harm the deceased's honor or that you should do the right thing.

In the past, I may have tried to encourage my kids by saying things like, «You're so smart,» or «You're very artistic.»

They can easily tell when a writer is trying to get their approval by saying things like, «I really admire your work.

They are not our neighbors who love to read and will review a book by saying things like, «it just didn't grab me,» as you'll often find on other online sites.

There's only one way to write a best seller — and that's to start writing the books that come BEFORE it straight away — without being put off by vested interests who keep trying to keep the gates closed by saying things like it's going to cost an arm and a leg to self - publish, or that writing like Hemingway is what is needed to «succeed».

What do you hope to accomplish by saying things like this?

``... is one of my best classes as our teacher teaches in multiple ways by saying things, writing, and interactive games which gives a fun way to learn.»

First, we must take care to ensure that parents do not compare the results of the children concerned with each other or with other children; do not praise one and not the other and certainly do not get angry or belittle the child who does less well by saying things such as «you should have tried harder» or «oh well, you tried your best».

I also love how critics seem to think that they can speak for moviegoers by saying things like David Goyer who seems to hate moviegoers more than he hates critics» or «greater «inescapable» scenarios which works itself to absurdity until the audience, not the villain, is beaten into submission.»

Alternately, you could try to bait them into asking questions, by saying things like «That reminds me of the time I went to Aruba with friends» (or whatever) but then giving no details beyond that.

If you want to form a lasting relationship with someone then probably the best dating advice or tip is that you are not going to get off to a good start by saying things about yourself that aren't entirely true.

I totally jinxed myself at work by saying things weren't that busy before I went away this past weekend, but look forward to catching up over the weekend!

I don't feel insecure about being single until married friends or friends in serious relationships start making me feel that way by saying things like «Are you on the apps?»

I lose confidence in myself and in my taste, I spend forever in front of the mirror, I take dumb selfies and send them to my friends, and since they can't see anything anyway because I'm terrible at selfies, it's even worse, so they stress me out by saying things like:

They'd respond by saying things like, «My body is saying no to my business.

It's fine for women to get epidurals but it's annoying when they start justifying their decision by saying things like «It's risky driving a car».

He indulges in irresponsible behaviors, and he justifies it by saying things like, «That's just the way men are.»

«Many well - intentioned friends and family can inadvertently contribute to the misconception that stress causes miscarriage by saying things like, «You need to just relax.»»

Indeed, it is the other way around: her knowledge of mirror optics has been warped to accommodate the strange sensory world she is now trapped in (to the extent of rationalizing her action by saying things such as «The pen is inside the darned mirror, doctor»).

Journalists don't want to be seen as taking sides by saying things like «Yes» or «OK» or even «Oh.»

You don't get credibility by saying things that are wrong and will be proved to be wrong.»

He should've taken the spice and then started freaking people out by saying things like:

And it's not that I would be lying to her by saying those things.

That's why you need to learn how to coach your child appropriately by saying things like,?

Many parents tend to brush off their teenager's excessive time spent gaming by saying things like «It could be worse» or «At least I know where he / she is».

Promote learning shapes by saying things like, «lets eat all the circle foods first!»

Actively listen, by saying things like, «What I hear you saying is...... Is that correct?»

Praise your child for expressing his emotions in a socially appropriate way by saying things such as, «I really like the way you used your words when you told your sister you were mad at her.»

And point out what you're doing by saying things like, «We're going to help Grandpa clean the garage today because we love him and it's a nice thing to do.»

So avoid reprimanding your child's character by saying things like, «Bad girl!»

Instead, focus on your child's actions by saying things like, «You made a bad choice,» or «I'm disappointed you made a bad choice.»

Relate things back to them by saying things like «Babies need to be carried, like I carried you» or «Babies cry when they're hungry sometimes because they can't talk yet like you can now, you used to not be able to tell me you were hungry and wanted a snack.»

I justify all this money spent by saying things like «But I'll sell them all one day» and «I have used them on two children» and «I never buy things for myself.

Praise your child's efforts by saying things like, «I noticed you didn't give up during the game today and it paid off, «or «I like the way you studied so hard for your spelling test.»

Your teen may be tempted to blame other people by saying things like, «My science teacher never told me that project was due,» or «I did the work but my math teacher never graded it.»

Also, remember to praise pro-social behavior by saying things like, «Great job sharing with your friend.»

Let your mate know that you appreciate affection outside of lovemaking by saying things like, «I love it when you stroke my hair.»

It's easy to get thumbs up by just pleasing yourself by saying things that are not true.

I never mentioned Wenger in my initial post, I focused on the word change and instead of being pessimistic and negative by saying things will never change and it will only get worse (which is a change!)