What's a piece of advice from someone in your life that has really stuck with you?

A natural way to answer

A teacher once told me that you should treat everyone with the same respect, no matter their job or status. That advice has shaped how I deal with people ever since. It sounds obvious, but I've found it makes a real difference in how people respond to you.

Key phrases to use

• stuck with me — stayed in your memory and kept influencing you“That advice has stuck with me for years.”
• let it slide — to choose not to react to or worry about something minor“He was rude, but I just let it slide.”
• struck a chord — to connect with you emotionally and feel deeply true“Her speech really struck a chord with me.”