Sometimes life can bring a situation that leaves you speechless, gawking and searching for the appropriate response. It might be that you need to apologize for something, be it a fight with a friend or an accident you caused. Maybe a friend's grandparent passed away or someone close to you fell ill. Or perhaps something angers you so much that you can't organize your thoughts into a persuasive and cohesive argument, but you want to speak out about it. What to do?

Avoid the inward confusion or awkward silences. This guide can help you spit out the correct response to some of life's most difficult circumstances.