it is good to keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.

You have a lunch with your friend. She says: "Have a cookie."
What does she mean?

Answer: She invites you to take a cookie.

Keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.

You thank your friend for helping you out. He says: "Don't worry about it."
What does he mean?

Answer: He says: "You are welcome."
He could also say : "No worries." It means the same.

it is good to keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.

You complain how hot it is. Your friend says: "I totally hear you."
What does she mean?

Answer: She also thinks it is very hot today.

it is good to keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.

You ask your classmate whether the test was rescheduled. He says: "I have no clue."
What does he mean?

Answer: He doesn't know.

Be sure to keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.

You meet your friend from college. He says: "Hi! What's happening?"
What does he mean?

Answer: He is just asking how you are doing :)

it is good to keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.

You ask your neighbor about his new job. He says: "I don't have time to breathe."
What does he mean?

Answer: He is very busy.

it is good to keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.

Your friend talks about his boss: "She is nuts!"
What does he mean?

Answer: "She is crazy!" Apparently your friend is quite upset with his boss.

Be sure to keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.

Your friend tries to find her passport in her purse. She says: "Don't tell me I left it at home!"
What does she mean?

Answer: She can't believe she left it at home.

it is good to keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.

You tell your friend that you quit your job. He says: "I don't blame you."
What does he mean?

Answer: He is being supportive. He says he would have done the same.

Keep in mind that people do not always say exactly what they mean.

A barista at the coffee place says: "What can I do you for?"
What does he mean?

Answer: It's a funny way to say: "What can I do for you?"
                 Yes, he is just trying to be funny. That is all :)