People from different countries have different habits and culture. An American living in St. Petersburg shares his observations. “If you ever are at a Russian gathering and someone gives a toast, it is important, and good manners, to cheer everyone at the table. In America, you can get away with (можно ограничиться) eye contact and…
How to End a Conversation Politely Tip #5. Bring someone else into the conversation When you have to leave, or just notice a conversation starting to slow down, end it on a high note. You can introduce your conversational partner to an individual with a common interest or quality and hope that they hit it off…
The Indefinite Article a/an Используйте артикль a/an, если хотите сказать, кем или чем является человек/предмет. Examples: 1. The sun is a star. Солнце — это звезда. 2. Los Angeles is a city in California. Лос-Анджелес — это город в Калифорнии. 3. A rabbit is an animal. It’s a small animal. Кролик — животное. Это маленькое…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “to get a grip (on yourself)” (phrase) Transcription: [get.əˈgrɪp] Russian Translation: взять себя в руки, владеть своими эмоциями (разг.) Definition: To make an effort to control your emotions and behave more calmly Example: Someone needs to take that girl away from Twitter and she needs to get a grip.…