How to End a Conversation Politely Tip #1. Tell the people you’ve enjoyed speaking with them If your acquaintance (знакомый) can’t tell (зд: не осознает, что) that you’re eager (очень хотите) to leave, try summarizing your conversation in hopes it will come to a natural end. According to Jennifer Grant, a certified Business Etiquette, Personal Branding,…
Different spellings: British and American English В американском английском (в отличие от британского) не удваивается буква ‘l’ при добавлении окончания к основе глагола: travel — travelled /traveled, model — modelled /modeled, cancel — cancelled /canceled. Но это правило нельзя назвать универсальным. Например, если ударение падает на второй слог, то ‘l’ удваивается и в американских глаголах:…
Russians are real The news agency Russia Beyond has polled our readers about how they view Russia and its inhabitants. Here are some of the answers. “You don’t do fake happiness. Smiles are reserved for when they are needed instead of all the time. Russians strike me as quiet, reserved people who just don’t give a damn…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “mindful” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈmaɪnd.fəl] Russian Translation: внимательный, думающий; помнящий Definition: 1. Careful about or conscious of something; 2. Aware of your body, mind, and feelings in the present moment, in order to create a feeling of calm Example: Travellers ought to be mindful of their surroundings. — Путешественникам стоит…