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| readeralexey | Дата: Понедельник, 04.12.2023, 13:08 | Сообщение # 1 |
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| Have you ever had to write a complaint in the review book (at a restaurant, cafe, library, or another public place which has one)?
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Think of an event that you had high expectations for due to good reviews, friend recommendations, etc., but ended up not at all satisfied with the experience you got.
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Do you know anyone who likes to constantly gripe about minor inconveniences? If you had to have this person as a roommate for a full year, how would you deal with that?
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Is there something that you are sick of, but that an average person would find okay? Or, on the contrary, is there something that you don't mind, but that an average person would object to?
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| yarovaya02 | Дата: Вторник, 05.12.2023, 17:15 | Сообщение # 2 |
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| She wanted to REMONSTRATE WITH me about the course paper. She said that she made an exception to look my work through instead of OBJECTION TO look it after deadline. She said it was UNACCEPTABLE AND SHAMEFUL.
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| ulyana_kazakova | Дата: Среда, 06.12.2023, 14:35 | Сообщение # 3 |
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| I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH my results in German. And since the exam is coming up, I'VE GOT TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT it. But I'm having a hard time pulling myself together and learning grammar, so I'm GRUMPY at myself.
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| tsvioletta17 | Дата: Четверг, 07.12.2023, 01:25 | Сообщение # 4 |
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| Do you know anyone who likes to constantly gripe about minor inconveniences? If you had to have this person as a roommate for a full year, how would you deal with that?
I AM SICK OF people complaining about life all the time. Come on, CHEER UP! Take it and fix the situation if YOU ARE FED UP with your problems. THIS IS SHAMEFUL to GROUSE ABOUT everything!
Since childhood, I have been a positive child and rarely lost heart. I could understand if I really didn't want to do something. But after bouts of whining, I got to work. I wouldn't be able to keep people who whine all the time close. Аbsolutely any situation has its advantages. I have a roommate and I'm glad she's not one of those weaklings either. When she or I feel bad, we can come to each other's room, complain about life, support each other and move on.
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Сообщение отредактировал tsvioletta17 - Четверг, 07.12.2023, 16:49 |
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| ulyana_kazakova | Дата: Четверг, 07.12.2023, 16:56 | Сообщение # 5 |
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| Do you know anyone who likes to constantly gripe about minor inconveniences? If you had to have this person as a roommate for a full year, how would you deal with that?
I often COMPLAIN about things myself. Sometimes jokingly, sometimes seriously. I think you have to try to figure out what the problem is that you're MOANING about. If you realise you can solve a problem, put some effort into it. I rarely GRUMBLE, and if it happens, it is most often for two reasons: firstly, German grammar, and secondly, when my things are taken without permission. I think it would be hard for me to live for a year with someone who constantly WHINGES and complains. But I think if I had to live like that, I'd probably wear headphones all the time or buy earplugs. There is another option - I would only come to our room to sleep and spend the rest of the time somewhere else.
Certainly, at first I would try to help the person to understand the problem and cope with it, I would listen to him/her. But if it was constant WHINING about some small things, I would say "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH" and have a serious talk with the person about the fact that his complaining disturbs not only me, but also the person themselves.
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| marichernaya911 | Дата: Четверг, 07.12.2023, 20:40 | Сообщение # 6 |
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| Sometimes we all feel not at all satisfied with our life. And when we find ourselves in that state, something has to be done with it as soon as possible! This is just not on! We must say to ourselves: “Enough is enough!”. The thing that is most unsatisfactory here is that in this state of complaining we see only negative side of life and prefer to protest, to object to opportunities and events in our life without trying to understand them.
However, this is simply unacceptable. Life is finally full of gifts, so we are to learn to see what to be grateful to.
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Сообщение отредактировал marichernaya911 - Понедельник, 22.04.2024, 23:59 |
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| sodrozdova | Дата: Понедельник, 31.03.2025, 15:28 | Сообщение # 7 |
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| Is there something that you don't mind, but that an average person would object to?
As for me, there are a lot of things that I think are okay, but some people may disagree. During my four years of university, I have developed some personality traits that can irritate people. For example, if a message is not urgent, I may leave it unread for a day or even a week. This is because I get very tired at the end of the day and don't have the emotional energy to respond immediately. Some of my friends may need immediate support, but sometimes I don't have the resources to provide it.
This can lead to disagreements, and some people decided not to talk to me anymore. However, now I mostly have friends who understand this and are okay with it. We know that if anyone needs help right away, they can always call or send a "SOS" message. I always try to find time to help, even if it means answering right away.
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1) I’m fed up with cleaning after my brothers when they eat or play. 2) My sister is always complaining when it comes to her responsibilities. 3) You have to do something about the mess you always leave after yourself. 4) This is just not on — you can’t talk to me like that.
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Сообщение отредактировал sodrozdova - Вторник, 01.04.2025, 15:16 |
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| veronikachernykh15 | Дата: Понедельник, 31.03.2025, 15:49 | Сообщение # 8 |
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| Is there something that you are sick of, but that an average person would find okay? Or, on the contrary, is there something that you don't mind, but that an average person would object to?
I think I have a number of such issues. Perhaps I am not aware of them myself. For example, one of them is that I hate the smell of cooking and cafes with open kitchens. I don't want to gripe about it, but it seems to be a problem for me. The scent of food lingers on my clothes and hair, and it is simply unbearable for me.
Additionally, I have noticed that I can easily go weeks without communicating with anyone, living in my own thoughts and experiences. At the same time, I might forget to call loved ones. This is not a desirable trait, so I am trying to break this habit. So I ask my family not to object and be lenient.
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1) FOR GOODNESS’ SAKE what are you doing here! 2) I’m FED UP with your behavior and THIS IS JUST NOT ON! 3) LOOK HERE! This teacher is just unbearable and IT JUST WON’T DO. 4) We need to talk to all students and to PROTEST and not to GRIPE and GROUSE anymore.
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Сообщение отредактировал veronikachernykh15 - Суббота, 03.05.2025, 12:00 |
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| lisaswan001 | Дата: Понедельник, 31.03.2025, 23:05 | Сообщение # 9 |
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| Have you ever had to write a complaint in the review book (at a restaurant, cafe, library, or another public place which has one)?
To be honest, I always speak up in restaurants about what I didn't like. I never cause a scandal, but I may make a clarification about the service/food or other nuances. Going to a restaurant most often involves a certain amount of spending, and getting a disappointing meal or service for your money is depressing to say the least. Suffering for your own money sounds absurd.
The last story I can think of happened just the other day. We went to a restaurant that specialised in delicious dishes, but due to the small portions, the price of the dishes was below average. This time the prices were at least 2 times higher. it surprised us, but we didn't say anything, eating regular portions of our favorite dishes. When we were paying, the manager asked us if we were satisfied with this evening at their restaurant, to which I clarified that we were surprised that the prices had doubled and the portions were still so small. The manager listened to me and we had a calm conversation about it. I think it's important to give restaurants and cafes feedback in a calm tone, as the owners will definitely benefit from these complaints. However, I have never written my comments in the complaint book.
It's worth mentioning that I also, of course, speak directly about what I like in restaurants, this happens much more often than any complaints.
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- I'm sorry, I didn't do my homework for today.
- Enough is enough! I've reached my limit. I’m not at all satisfied with the lack of progress during our lessons. I wish you wouldn't keep making excuses, I’m fed up with hearing them. This is simply unacceptable, and we need to find a solution immediately.
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Сообщение отредактировал lisaswan001 - Вторник, 01.04.2025, 15:12 |
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| lolosipovanika | Дата: Вторник, 01.04.2025, 11:36 | Сообщение # 10 |
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| Do you know anyone who likes to constantly gripe about minor inconveniences? If you had to have this person as a roommate for a full year, how would you deal with that?
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It is really hard to be next to the person who constantly gripes about minor inconveniences. Unfortunately, I myself am this person sometimes. If I feel nervous and I am next to the person whom I trust, I can become very vulnerable and start grousing and whining. I hate when this happens and usually try my best to stop it as soon as possible. I think this happens to people when they are tremendously tired and want to express their weariness through words.
However, I think that people should self-reflect on their problems or discuss them with friends only when they agree to listen to your complaints. I claim that it is disrespectful to the other people to always gripe about every little thing. If I had such a roommate, I would change him/her to another one.
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1. Jane is an awful person: she always grouses, gripes, whinges, and grumbles about every little issue! 2. I object to being this way. 3. This is simply unacceptable! 4. I claim that Jane's behavior is shameful! 5. I'm not at all satisfied with it! 6. Enough is enough, Jane! 7. I am fed up with it, bye!
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Сообщение отредактировал lolosipovanika - Пятница, 25.04.2025, 21:25 |
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