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How to reply to “How are you always this calm? Ever panic?”
A teammate says this while you are both waiting for a meeting to start. They mean it as a compliment with a little curiosity.
Editor's promptHow are you always this calm? Ever panic?
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Examples from the team
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Oh, I panic internally. My face just missed the memo.
I try to look calm so the spreadsheet doesn't smell fear.