Attitudes
Relaxed: to be calm and peace, not anxious or tense.
She was trying to relax but then she got a call from her boss.
He hasn't relaxed for a long time, so he's exhausted and difficult to be around.
If she doesn't find time to relax she's going to damage her health.
Arrogant: to have an exaggerated sense of one's importance or abilities, the opposite of modest.
I wasn't impressed by her arrogant attitude.
Sometimes the rich and powerful can be very arrogant and greedy.
Everyone was happy to seem him make a fool of himself because he's usually so arrogant.
Prejudiced: to have negative feelings towards something without good reason or experience.
She has a prejudice against people who come from the countryside.
As a company we don't allow prejudice of any kind, including race or religious differences.
I think he has a prejudice against strong women, so he refuses to work for a woman manager.
Neutral: to be without prejudice and not take sides.
We expect the judge at the trial to be neutral and allow both sides to present their evidence to the jury.
The referees in a match need to be neutral so that the game is fair.
It isn't easy to stay neutral because my boss wants me to reject the new policy.
Proper or appropriate: the way it is supposed to be.
That kind of language isn't appropriate in this situation, because it doesn't show respect.
When he came to the interview he wasn't dressed properly, so he made a bad impression.
Exercises:
1. He didn't realize that that kind of language wasn't appropriate and made him look foolish.
2. The way it is supposed to be —— appropriate.
3. To not show favor of to either side in a dispute —— neutral.
4. To make unfair judgement —— prejudiced.
5. If you want others to dislike you, you should be arrogant.
6. She was trying to relax but then she got a call from her boss.
7. She has a prejudice against people who come from the countryside.
8. That kind of language isn't appropriate in this situation, because it doesn't show respect.
Repeat & Read Sentences:
1. I expect you to act appropriately and whatever you do, don't drink too much!
2. She has a prejudice against people who come from the countryside.
3. She was trying to relax but then she got a call from her boss.
4. It used to be that people could relax at home, but now they are still working, even in bed.
5. I think he has a prejudice against strong women, so he refuses to work for a woman manager.
Analysis Words
Acquaintance: somebody known or met before.
I'm contacting several of my acquaintances, to see if they know of any job opportunities.
I don't know him well, but he is an acquaintance of mine from a long time ago.
He says he is an acquaintance of yours, so I'd like you to tell me if you know him.
Appearance: how something looks, what something looks like.
He could improve his appearance by buying some new clothes.
He doesn't care about his appearance, so he doesn't make a good impression.
The manager thinks appearance is import so wants everyone to dress appropriately.
Consequence: an outcome or result.
Many forms of life will become extinct as a consequence of global warming.
One consequence of his drinking has been the poor quality of his work.
He will have to deal with the consequences of his rude behavior.
Factor: something that affects or influence the end result.
One factor that needs to be considered is his arrogant personality.
Her health is one factor we can’t afford to ignore.
Her beauty wasn't a factor in his decision to hire her, or was it?
Exception: to be unique or treated differently.
Everyone has to be in the office before 9:00 with the exception of the sales department.
I'm sorry, but I can't make an exception and allow you to bring your dog to the office.
Exercises:
1. There will be no exceptions to the rule that all employees must treat each other with respect.
2. Somebody known or met before —— acquaintance.
3. He dresses well because he cares about his appearance.
4. Something that affects or influence the end result —— factor.
5. To be an exception means to be treated differently than others.
6.I'm contacting several of my acquaintances, to see if they know of any job opportunities.
7. Many forms of life will become extinct as a consequence of global warming.
8. Everyone has to be in the office before 9:00 with the exception of the sales department.
Repeat & Read Sentences:
1. I don't know him well, but he is an acquaintance of mine from a long time ago.
2. Many forms of life will become extinct as a consequence of global warming.
3. Her health is one factor we can’t afford to ignore.
4. I'm sorry, but I can't make an exception and allow you to bring your dog to the office.
5. We are all? suffering from the consequences of his reckless investments.
