Better conversation Flashcards

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used for attacking; unpleasant. you have unfriended someone on Facebook because they said something […] about politics or religion, childcare, food?

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offensive

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to make something perfect or completely suitable for its purpose. but rarely kids have an opportunityto […] their interpersonal communications skills.

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hone

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3
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to earn money for life

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make my living

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4
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something that is not worth anything, not useful, nonsense, or of bad quality. So I want you to forget all of that. It is [..].

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crap

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5
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to make someone upset or angry. Learn to have a conversation without wasting your time, without getting bored, and, please God, without {…} anybody.

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offending

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6
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express one’s opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic.

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pontificate

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a person who knows a lot about a particular subject, or someone who gives opinions in a way that sounds intelligent or wise. Now, there’s a really good reason why I don’t allow […] on my show

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pundit

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8
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suppose to be the case, without proof. You need to enter every conversation […+ing] that you have something to learn.

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assuming

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9
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to speak too proudly about what you have done or what you own. People who […] about their IQs are losers.”

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brag

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10
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in an honest and direct way

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Frankly,

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giving all your attention to something. Most of us don’t listen with the […] to understand. We listen with the […] to reply.”

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intention

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