Looking back, is there a moment when you wish you'd been kinder to someone?

A natural way to answer

There is, actually. A friend was clearly struggling once and I told myself she'd be fine. I should have checked in properly. It taught me not to assume people are okay just because they say they are.

Key phrases to use

• go along with it — to accept or follow what others are doing, often passively“I didn't agree, but I went along with it to avoid a fuss.”
• reach out — to make contact with someone, often to offer or seek help“Don't be afraid to reach out if you need anything.”