Баранова, Starlight 8. Учебник. Module 6g

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react too quickly, drop a subject, lie, misunderstand text messages, etc
1 not allow the other person to speak
2 not pay attention
3 get tongue-tied
I feel angry when someone insists on their own way.
I feel confused when someone is argumentative and aggressive when they’re speaking.
I feel embarrassed when someone/l get (s) tongue-tied when they’re/Tm speaking.
1 В … if we learn to communicate with each other better, we’ll sort out our differences …
2 A That way they know that you are paying attention to them …
3 В … they may feel attacked and become angry and defensive …
4 D … not taking responsibility for your own mistakes.
A: Could you please stop being so argumentative and aggressive?
B: I’m really sorry. I’ll try not to do it again.
A: Do you mind not talking down to me when I’m speaking?
B: Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t realise I was doing that.
A: Please stop fidgeting when I’m speaking! It’s so annoying.
B: Sorry, I don’t mean to do that.
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