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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Human beings are social creatures, constantly seeking connection and validation from others. As a result, we often find ourselves thinking about what other people say. This phenomenon can be attributed to several factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason why we think about what other people say stems from our desire for acceptance and belonging, the influence of societal norms and expectations, as well as our innate need for information and learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it is important to consider the opinions of others in order to grow personally and socially, it is equally crucial to maintain a sense of individuality and critical thinking in order to make informed decisions that align with our own values and beliefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will teach you the 6 ways to care less about what other people think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/6-ways-care-less-what-other-people-think-you-mert-damlapinar-\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201cbereft<\/strong>\u201d mean?\u00a0 \u201cIn other words, our worrying about what others think of us stems from the fear that we may be bereft<\/strong> of friends or intimacy.<\/em>” Use it in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cnaysayer<\/strong>\u201d mean?\u00a0 \u201cIt’s always easier to be yourself and feels good about life when you’re surrounded by people who uplift and inspire you, rather than spending your days surrounded by naysayers<\/strong> and negative people who suck the energy out of your dreams.<\/em>\u201d Use it in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u00a0the phrase \u201cto<\/strong> stand in one’s way<\/strong>\u201d mean?\u00a0\u201cWe all have different needs and different paths to pursue, so don’t let your fear of what others think to stand in your way<\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use \u2018to stand in one’s way’ in your own sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What do you think is the hardest thing to accomplish, out of the six ways the article mentioned to care less about what other people say?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. How can one care less about what others think?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. \u201cAll the world is not a stage; you just think it is.<\/em>\u201d What are your thoughts?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How come what other people think matters? or does it not? What are your thoughts?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Can you think of a time when you proved the naysayers wrong or had to overcome your fears about what others might think of you? Share your experience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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