> But you know they don't mean it. So why say it? Certainly not hypocrisy. It's platitudes. Polite, positive things you can say when you can't think of anythin

> But you know they don't mean it. So why say it? Certainly not hypocrisy. It's platitudes. Polite, positive things you can say when you can't think of anything better. >Ever think it makes the person feel worse rather than better? What statements would make them feel better? >Probably makes you feel better, I guess that's enough of a reason to sugarcoat the truth. If anything, it allows them to avoid feeling worse. And why should they not be allowed to do that in a presumably casual conversation?