Chapter 1 When We Meet and When We Part

When we first met I was 18
22 When introducing yourself
24 When to introduce someone else
26 When you want to break the awkward atmosphere
28 When we part ways in the end

Chapter 2 When talking

34 When expressing curiosity
How to Listen 36
How to Make Small Talk 38
40 When Complimenting Others

Chapter 3: When you want to get along well with people

46 When I meet someone who has a different opinion from me
50 Ways to Look at People Around You with Positive Eyes
52 When you make a mistake
54 When I was right, not the other person
How to Argue Without Fighting 56
60 When you want to persuade someone
64 When Expressing Gratitude

Chapter 4 When Things Get Hard

68 When you're embarrassed
70 When to Apologize
72 When Forgiving Others
When you get angry 74
When to refuse 78
80 when you need help
82 When you are with someone who speaks ill of others
84 When My Friend Doesn't Want to Hang Out With Me
86 When I don't want to hang out with my friends

Chapter 5: When dealing with friends of the opposite sex

90 when you have a friend of the opposite sex you like
92 When You Want to Ask Someone Out on a Date
94 When dating a friend of the opposite sex
96 When it's a little awkward
98 When You Want to Break Up with a Friend of the Opposite Sex
100 When You Get Hurt by a Friend of the Opposite Sex
102 When You Don't Have a Boyfriend You Like

Chapter 6: When you want to be strong

106 When Instilling Confidence in Someone
108 When You Want to Express Empathy to a Friend Who Is Upset
114 When Comforting a Grieving Friend
116 When I met a friend who was alone at school
How to Become a Guardian Angel 118
122 When you want to give advice

Chapter 7: Dealing with prejudice and discrimination wisely

When you want
128 When you want to be brave enough to face prejudice and discrimination
Supporters of creating a better world to live in
How to become 130
When you want to eliminate discrimination and break down prejudice 134
When I heard a joke mixed with discrimination 138
140 When you want to be a trustworthy person

Chapter 8: When you want to help your neighbors and change society

144 When you meet a neighbor in need
When you really want to volunteer 146
148 When doing social movements
How to Make a Picket Sign with Your Thoughts 150
How to Become a World-Changing Hero 152

The first way to get along well with others is 'speaking'.
Here are some ways to speak that will protect you and change your relationships.

We meet various people in our daily lives.
Not only do we have close relationships like family, but we also bump into and talk to people of different ages and appearances, such as classmates, teachers, relatives, and neighbors.
However, experiencing COVID-19 has made it a little more difficult to connect and communicate with others.
When you talk while wearing a mask, it can sometimes be difficult to clearly understand what is being said.
As you start to live outside again, you may find yourself in awkward situations you've never experienced before.
There are probably many friends who are careful about what they say, whether they are conveying their thoughts clearly or whether they are offending others.


"What Should I Say in This Situation" kindly and thoroughly explains what is the right thing to say and do in such situations.
Let me introduce you to speaking methods that will help you protect yourself and respect others without being flustered even in unfamiliar situations.
Speaking is an important communication skill that allows us to convey our thoughts along with body language.
You must learn in order to leave home and go out into the wider society, such as to go to school or an academy.
If you learn how to speak well, you can converse without feeling intimidated, no matter who you meet or the situation.
Relationships with people around you, such as family and friends, also become stronger.
Speak more confidently and clearly with “What should I say in this situation?”


From 10 phrases to express curiosity to tips for dealing with discriminatory jokes.
A practical speaking guide covering all the conversational situations necessary for everyday life.

In "What Should I Say in This Situation", almost all the people you can meet in social life appear.
I talk to people I often encounter around me, including friends I see every day at school, relatives I haven't seen in a long time, adults in need of help, and neighbors with disabilities.
You can prepare for many things you haven't experienced yet, including school life, by looking into them in advance.


The situations shown as examples are also very detailed and diverse.
It covers all the speaking skills needed for smooth interpersonal relationships, from the proper way to speak when meeting or parting to how to comfort a grieving friend.
We'll also introduce small talk that can be used immediately in awkward situations and tips for persuading people who have different opinions from you.
It can be called a 'practical guide to children's speaking' in that it covers all the conversational situations that anyone would experience at least once.

You can check your speaking habits on the "How Am I Speaking?" page at the beginning of the book, or you can ask yourself questions and find answers in the "Surprise Quiz" corner.
'Slightly boring but interesting facts' filled with various information about speaking can also help build strong speaking self-esteem.
Start practicing speaking step by step by reading “What Should I Say in This Situation?”
Just observing and imitating the conversation in the speech bubbles will help you feel more confident in conversation.


Kind and affectionate advice from an Amazon bestselling author.
A meeting of humorous and unique paintings

Catherine Newman's previous work, How to Be a Person, was an Amazon bestseller.
If the previous work dealt with various life skills necessary for survival, "What Should I Say in This Situation" focused on interpersonal relationships.
The author, who has worked as an etiquette columnist for a long time, believes that learning how to speak well is the most important thing in order to get along naturally with people around you.
However, the way you speak changes depending on who the listener is and what the situation is.
The author conveys this difficult and complex way of speaking in a cheerful and affectionate tone.
It's as easy as listening to advice from a close friend.


Artist Debbie Fong's unique drawing style also stands out.
The characters' facial expressions are vivid and very helpful for speaking practice.
It expresses the conversation situation clearly and humorously, making it enjoyable like reading a comic book.
Have fun learning how to speak so that you can be happy with everyone with "What to Say in This Situation."


[Children's Practical Knowledge with Confidence] is a Great Books children's knowledge series that teaches various common sense and skills that children must know before becoming adults.
I will introduce you to fun and useful knowledge to help you adapt well to social life while protecting yourself.
Learn essential life skills, such as speaking and attitude when dealing with people, housework and cooking, everyday medicine and law, and economic concepts, step by step, with fun text and pictures.
Build strong self-esteem and increase your confidence in life with [Children's Practical Education for Confident Children].