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

Not all requests in relationships sound like \u201cCan you help me with this?\u201d Sometimes, they slip out as offhand comments, exaggerated sighs, or quiet complaints. This subtle, often unconscious way of asking for support is known as dry begging \u2014 and many of us do it without even realizing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to understand what dry begging really is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/what-is-dry-begging_l_6840a185e4b02322acee0907<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does “to hint at something<\/strong>” means? “If you feel lonely, consider how to ask your partner to spend more time with you instead of hinting at it<\/strong>.”<\/em> Use this in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “meant<\/strong> for the long haul<\/strong>” mean? “While it can feel easier than directly asking for what you want, dry begging really isn\u2019t meant for the long haul<\/strong>.”<\/em> Make a sentence with this idiom. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What’s the meaning of “the benefit of the doubt”<\/strong>? “It\u2019s not always manipulative \u2014 it certainly can be \u2014 but I like to give people the benefit of the doubt<\/strong>.”<\/em> Use this in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. Why do you think people rely on indirect communication like dry begging, even when it often leads to misunderstandings?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What are the risks and benefits of expressing needs indirectly versus directly? Can indirect communication ever be effective?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How would you handle it if you noticed a friend or partner was dry begging for your attention or help?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. What’s your opinion on this statement: “You can\u2019t fix a behavior if you don\u2019t know it exists.”?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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