http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/general/talkaboutenglish/2009/02/090211_tae_bltg.shtml
I got this from my friend Kent. Very useful for non-native english speakers.
About this series
Now, forget about dictionaries and grammar books: you don't have the time for that! Instead, listen to Business Language To Go, a series that is all about chunks of language as used in business contexts.
The series - first broadcast in 2001 - was produced by Ruth Whitbread and presented by Carmela DiClemente and business language expert David Evans.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Oranges & Apples
٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ ٩(•̃.●̮̮̃)۶ coolbabe™ says:
like a fren once told me:
٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ ٩(•̃.●̮̮̃)۶ coolbabe™ says:
the reason why u didnt get her is not because u are not good..
٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ ٩(•̃.●̮̮̃)۶ coolbabe™ says:
it's just because, she's an apple, looking for an apple, and you are an orange, looking for an orange..
Really wise words from Cindy The Magnificent. I guess if a relationship doesn't work out, we can say it's because one is looking for something different (apple or orange). I'll definitely share this with other friends.
like a fren once told me:
٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ ٩(•̃.●̮̮̃)۶ coolbabe™ says:
the reason why u didnt get her is not because u are not good..
٩(●̮̮̃•̃)۶ ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ ٩(•̃.●̮̮̃)۶ coolbabe™ says:
it's just because, she's an apple, looking for an apple, and you are an orange, looking for an orange..
Really wise words from Cindy The Magnificent. I guess if a relationship doesn't work out, we can say it's because one is looking for something different (apple or orange). I'll definitely share this with other friends.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
First Date Rules & Tips
Here are some rules and tips courtesy of Cindy!
THE 6 IMPORTANT RULES WHEN IT COMES TO DATING:-
rule 1: be attentive
rule 2: ask question, and then wait until she finish talking then only talk
rule 3: always have eye contact (not directly to eye - it will make her abit uncomfortable..just face her like normal talking. but eyes, have to be focus in between eye and mouth..occassionally eye to eye)
rule 4: when her drinks are finish, remember to ask if she need another one. and then order for her (if she say yes). if she say no, ask her if she need plain water.
(normally, she will want water. )
ask: would you like to have another round of drinks?
(if she say no)
ask: what about a glass of water?
if she still say no, then just say Ok.
rule 5
always, always, walk her to her car (if she drives).
and then, if can, open her car door for her.
if meet for 1st time/2nd time, shake hand before saying goodbye
if 3rd time, she's comfortable, give her a good hug and say goodbye
of course girls like guys open door for her!
that's one of the things that a gentleman do!
Rule 6
not put any expectation
then it will be easier for you to get her out. when u dont expect, you wont be afraid.
treat her like a fren. think of it as like u ask me out for a meal, as a fren
Other tips from Cindy the Magnificent :-
1. 1st impression is important.
if she ask you out, she should spend you..
if you ask her out, then you should spend her..
but normally, if she ask you out, she wanna spend, u either request for AA or u treat her.
u don't want her to think u are stingy, do you?
2.Be a Gentleman
all girls like gentleman
3. girls like attention
if u manage to get her talking and talking about herself, u are on.
cos girls like guys who ask them question and let them talk without cutting them. especially on 1st meeting
but on rare occassion, they would want the guys to talk more.
if she's the quiet type, and your questions end up with 2 - 3 syllabus, then u must automatic do the talking
4. share some jokes, or your pastime..
for instance:
u ask: so..what do you like to do during your free time?
she said: erm..nothing much..just read some books and watch tv.
u said: ahh..a reader! me too! i like to read science fiction (or whatever).what kind of books are u into?
he said: erm...just some chick flicks.
u said: ahh..nice. most girls likes those kinda books. My best friend's girlfren like those too! but i never understand why. Maybe i should try to read
then u continue with next question..
ask: do you like outdoors?
remember..try to gain more syllabus.
when she say in 2 syllabus, and u answer in 2 syllabus, the conversation become boring.
if she talks alot, u can do that...
but if she is also quiet type, u must do the talking.
just talk about what u like..and ask her what she like..
try to ask her more..
remember this: only say what you like after she say.
u can also ask her like what kind of movie she likes to watch..
horror,...romantic...scary movie, adventure..
then u can talk about the latest movie, and ask if she watch before..
who knows, u may land a date to watch a movie with her?
u have to be proactive
Thanks Cindy! You are the best!
-Gabe
THE 6 IMPORTANT RULES WHEN IT COMES TO DATING:-
rule 1: be attentive
rule 2: ask question, and then wait until she finish talking then only talk
rule 3: always have eye contact (not directly to eye - it will make her abit uncomfortable..just face her like normal talking. but eyes, have to be focus in between eye and mouth..occassionally eye to eye)
rule 4: when her drinks are finish, remember to ask if she need another one. and then order for her (if she say yes). if she say no, ask her if she need plain water.
(normally, she will want water. )
ask: would you like to have another round of drinks?
(if she say no)
ask: what about a glass of water?
if she still say no, then just say Ok.
rule 5
always, always, walk her to her car (if she drives).
and then, if can, open her car door for her.
if meet for 1st time/2nd time, shake hand before saying goodbye
if 3rd time, she's comfortable, give her a good hug and say goodbye
of course girls like guys open door for her!
that's one of the things that a gentleman do!
Rule 6
not put any expectation
then it will be easier for you to get her out. when u dont expect, you wont be afraid.
treat her like a fren. think of it as like u ask me out for a meal, as a fren
Other tips from Cindy the Magnificent :-
1. 1st impression is important.
if she ask you out, she should spend you..
if you ask her out, then you should spend her..
but normally, if she ask you out, she wanna spend, u either request for AA or u treat her.
u don't want her to think u are stingy, do you?
2.Be a Gentleman
all girls like gentleman
3. girls like attention
if u manage to get her talking and talking about herself, u are on.
cos girls like guys who ask them question and let them talk without cutting them. especially on 1st meeting
but on rare occassion, they would want the guys to talk more.
if she's the quiet type, and your questions end up with 2 - 3 syllabus, then u must automatic do the talking
4. share some jokes, or your pastime..
for instance:
u ask: so..what do you like to do during your free time?
she said: erm..nothing much..just read some books and watch tv.
u said: ahh..a reader! me too! i like to read science fiction (or whatever).what kind of books are u into?
he said: erm...just some chick flicks.
u said: ahh..nice. most girls likes those kinda books. My best friend's girlfren like those too! but i never understand why. Maybe i should try to read
then u continue with next question..
ask: do you like outdoors?
remember..try to gain more syllabus.
when she say in 2 syllabus, and u answer in 2 syllabus, the conversation become boring.
if she talks alot, u can do that...
but if she is also quiet type, u must do the talking.
just talk about what u like..and ask her what she like..
try to ask her more..
remember this: only say what you like after she say.
u can also ask her like what kind of movie she likes to watch..
horror,...romantic...scary movie, adventure..
then u can talk about the latest movie, and ask if she watch before..
who knows, u may land a date to watch a movie with her?
u have to be proactive
Thanks Cindy! You are the best!
-Gabe
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