English Lessons
“I'm descended from a famous 16th-century warrior.”
One of your ancestors is an interesting historical figure. You're bragging about it to a friend.
“Let's say that someone breaks into your house and tries to attack you. What would you do?”
You're talking with a friend about gun control. You think that it's a good idea for normal citizens to have weapons. You try to convince your friend by describing an imaginary situation.
“If you just blindly accept whatever they decide to offer, you're definitely leaving money on the table.”
You're a good negotiator, but your friend isn't. You're talking about the idea of negotiating for raises. You think it's important to directly ask for raises, so you give your friend this advice.
“I don't go for those kind of movies. It's just a bunch of adolescent male wish fulfillment.”
A James Bond movie has recently come out. A friend asks you if you've seen it. You don't like this kind of action movie because it has too much violence and sex. You explain why you don't like them.
“I mostly wear neutral colors and earth tones.”
You and a friend are talking about your tastes in fashion. You don't like wearing bright colors, so you describe your taste this way.
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