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Americans reveal the most impactful words of support to hear
Your friends and family are begging you: Please stop saying “You’re stronger than you think” when offering support. A new study finds that is the #1 most annoying cliche.
Preply surveyed nearly 1,000 Americans about what words of encouragement they’re tired of hearing. Here’s what we found:
The top supportive phrases that people actually find just annoying are, “You’re stronger than you think,” “You’re not defined by this moment,” and “You’re a fighter.”
60% have felt like the words of support that are given to them are cliché and insincere.
61% see people sharing words of support more on social media than in real life.
