What not to say to unemployed friends

Here are 13 things you shouldn’t say around jobless friends and colleagues. Our favorite from the list (with suggested response):

“Now you have an opportunity to try something new!”

Like ramen noodles or malt liquor?

What you’ll never hear: “I’m so sorry. Need money? I have a checkbook right here.”

File under: Friends — Can’t live with them, can’t live without them.