In addition to what James said: Things like this happen to everyone everyday.

He said just the things you told me. ---> He said the same things you told me. (This one is not very clear but I think this is what you want to say) Can we get some light in here? = okay! I was going to ask if there were any updates. = okay! I don't want to be treated different from everyone else. ---> I don't want to be treated DIFFERENTLY from everyone else. Things like this happen to anyone everyday. ---> Things like this happen every day.