person A: Recently_comma_ I got passed over for a promotion at my job.
person B: Aw man_comma_ that sucks. Promotions usually aren't given fairly in my experience. Was that the case for you too?
person A: No_comma_ the guy that got it was qualified_comma_ it's just I really wanted the job. It would have really help my career.
person B: I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that you get that promotion next time!