(⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎) Old Couple Distressed All examples Click to copy Excitement & Surprise: "I just won the lottery! (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎)""I can't believe I got accepted into my dream school! (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎)"Joy & Gratitude: "Thank you so much for the thoughtful gift! (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎)""I'm so happy to be spending time with my loved ones today! (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎)"Sadness & Comfort: "I'm feeling really down today. (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎) Can we talk?""Thank you for being there for me during this difficult time. (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎)"Anger & Frustration: "I can't believe they cancelled my flight! (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎) This is so frustrating.""Why does everything have to go wrong today? (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎)"Fear & Anxiety: "I'm really nervous about my presentation tomorrow. (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎)""I'm scared of what might happen if I don't get this job. (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎)"Love & Affection: "I miss you so much! (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎) Can't wait to see you soon.""You mean everything to me. (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎)"Pride & Accomplishment: "I finally finished writing my book! (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎) I'm so proud of myself.""I can't believe I ran a marathon today! (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎)"Confusion & Bewilderment: "I don't understand what's going on. (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎) Can you explain it to me?""This doesn't make any sense. (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎) What am I supposed to do?"Embarrassment & Regret: "I can't believe I said that! (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎) I'm so embarrassed.""I really wish I hadn't made that mistake. (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎)"Hope & Optimism: "Things will get better. (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎) I just know it.""I'm confident that everything will work out in the end. (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎)"Skepticism & Disbelief: "I don't think that's true. (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎) Can you show me some evidence?""That sounds too good to be true. (⁎⁽⁰‸⁽⁰)(⁰⁾ˬ⁰⁾⁎) I'm not sure I believe it." More examples →