Conver sa tion Prompts (Unit 4, page 41: Conversation Starter) T a k e a minute to re view the Con v ers a tion Sn a p sh ot on p age 40 and the l anguage b e low. Then close your book and discuss your shortcomings with a p a rtner. Expl ain the consequences the y h a v e in your life . Start like this: “You know what m y pro bl em is ?” NEED HELP? Here’s language you already know: Expl aining
Expr es sing frustr ation
Nothing is ever __. It’s a pretty negative attitude to have. I don’t think I’m ___ enough. Everyone knows what a ___ I am. I don’t feel comfortable ___. I’m always ___ about something or other.
I can’t take it anymore! I give up! It’s starting to get me down. It’s really getting to me.
Re s ponding I’m not like that. / Not me. I’m just the opposite. That’s my problem, too. / Me too. I’m like that myself. Wouldn’t it be nice if __? Don’t let it get to you. Don’t let it get you down. That must be [frustrating / discouraging / disappointing]. I know what you mean. Sounds like __. Well, I hate to say it, but __. Come to think of it, __.
Problem atic attitudes and b eh a v iors be a perfectionist be unable to say no have a negative attitude wait until the last minute take on more than one can handle overreact to things be a wise guy be a workaholic be annoying be too easygoing be too serious be too silly be too talkative be too quiet be too strict be too lenient be old-fashioned be spoiled be overprotective
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