We all have moments when we’re frozen in silence, unsure of what to say to someone. Worse yet, when we do speak, what comes out is terribly wrong. What Not to Say delves into those situations and uses philosophy—which since antiquity has dealt with questions of how to live—to unpack them and suggest some dos and don’ts. Covering areas such as friendship, love, politics and religion, this witty and thought-provoking guide will enable us to speak more truthfully, openly, and clearly.

Includes index.

Love matters. Forging friendship ; Falling in love ; Wanting sex ; Ending relationships -- Family matters. Marriage and divorce ; Coping with families ; Having children ; Coming out ; Domestic violence -- Private matters. Handling depression ; Facing suicide ; Terminal news ; Personal crisis -- Leisure matters. Debating art ; What not to wear ; Taking drugs ; Going on holiday -- Work matters. Losing your job ; Making money ; Needing money ; Work-life balance -- Practical matters. Does he take sugar? ; Moving home ; Taking exams ; Making a complaint ; TXT MSG lingo -- Moral matters. Going green ; Compromising decisions ; Talking politics ; Finding religion -- Dying matters. Someone died.