Sentence examples for responded pleasantly from inspiring English sources

The Bush White House has responded pleasantly but perfunctorily.

Inexplicably, the young woman behind the counter responded pleasantly rather than deal with it the way almost every other red-blooded New Jerseyan would have on a busy summer's day.

"No," she responded pleasantly.

I prefer to talk with another when he responds pleasantly, and is light in hand; if not, I would rather have my own say.

If the person responds pleasantly, continue the conversation.

On Sunday evening at the Metropolitan Opera House, the star crossover tenor Andrea Bocelli seemed out of his element and ill at ease in one of his rare all-classical recitals, and listeners responded politely and pleasantly, as if fulfilling their duty, a bit puzzled by the gap between the cautious sounds they were hearing and the smooth polish of Mr. Bocelli's blockbuster recordings.

So next time someone tells you China is building a new plant every week, you can pleasantly respond: bullS*%@!

They'll appreciate you acting normal around them, and respond much more pleasantly.

I was pleasantly surprised when they responded to my challenge and educated my colleagues and me about the challenges and opportunities of integrating bike-sharing programs successfully into low-income communities.

"Doesn't that drive you crazy?" Ms. Shear pleasantly asked the mother, who responded that as long as the child was doing something quiet, rather than screaming and jumping around, it was fine.

Now a literary classic, the relationship began when the student encountered Rilke's work, became inspired to write to him for guidance, critique, and support, and was pleasantly surprised when Rilke actually responded to his letters!