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when someone ask your help on something, what can you say to be humble谦逊的 but still try to help? lower expectations, to accept the complement, give advices in a humble way, not sure if this was what you're looking for but ...
Also don't undermine损坏 削弱形象/威信 yourself , if you're an expert/professional, don't say these phrases.
1. I'm no expert, but (+ advices)
eg, i have some serious insomnia 失眠actually, have you found anything that works to help you sleep through the night ?
I'm no expert, but sometimes make sure your phone is not in your room, it's helpful for me.
2. I'm not exactly a Pro, but (+ advices)
when someone ask you to fix something and you're give them a shock you're not a professional . eg, I'm not exactly a Pro but i will try to fix that if you like.
eg, I'm so impressed by how well your kids are behaved, tell me all your secrets.
I'm not exactly a Pro 专家(professional), but i do try to give them a lot of opportunities to make their decisions.
eg, we are having some issues with that fridge shorting out短路 and i heard you have similar problem and were able to fix it, what do you do ?
i checks the fuses保险丝 and it needed to be replaced, so it was not easy fixed. I'm not exactly a Pro, but i definitly recommend you try that .
3. i certainly don't have all the answers, but (+ advices)
eg, i certainly don't have all the answers, but making lists help me stay organized.
eg, i have been feeling a lot, i have been anxiety lately, and you just seen so grounded接地气 and calm,what do you do to maintain that outlook ?
I'm glad to hear that i seen calm, i certainly don't have all the answers, but i found meditation冥想 打坐 really helps me stay focus on what matters.