person A: At a office party_comma_ I tried to invite a female coworker for a drink. She rejected me in front of everybody. I felt bad.
person B: Ah_comma_ that's rough. That was a very bold move on your part. But sometimes fortune favors the bold_comma_ as they say. I think you'll be happy later on not having to wonder "what if." Still though_comma_ she could have maybe been more discrete about things.
person A: She has been mean and making sure that everyone knows. That is the thing.
person B: Ah_comma_ I see. Well_comma_ it's a good thing you were rejected thing_comma_ maybe. At least now you know what kind of a bullet you dodged. Plus_comma_ this is just another step in your overall confidence and character building. The next time you ask someone else out_comma_ it will be easier.