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Topic 184 - Don't Worry Darling!
Talking Points
1. Are you a worrier, or a happy-go-lucky type of person? Examples?
2. Imagine that you never had to worry about anything. Would that be an ideal life, or would you hate it? Why
3. When people are really worried they may suffer from stress and take medicine. What are some other (better) ways to overcome stress?
4. English has lots of words to describe a person who doesn't worry much - for example: happy-go-lucky / easy-going / carefree casual / free and easy / devil-may-care / blithe / nonchalant / insouciant / blasé / unconcerned untroubled / unworried / light-hearted / heedless / reckless / irresponsible / improvident / slap-happy /laid-back / => There must be many English speakers like this :) . Are you like this? Think of some words in another language with a similar meaning (synonyms ).
5. The title (and picture) for today's meetup comes from an old film. A young housewife, new to town, begins to suspect the town has a dark secret. Even her new husband tells her "Don't worry darling". Can you remember a situation (or a country) where people said "Don't worry"? Maybe you really should have worried.
6. What is something which you DO worry about? What can you do about the problem?
7. a) Most people just worry about themselves, their family & their friends. b) A few worry about their city. c) A very few worry about their country. d) A small minority worry about the whole world. Do belong to group a), b), c) or d) ? Explain why. Give an example at one of those levels.
8. Because America is so strong, most Australians worry a bit about the November US presidential election ( ... most Americans think both candidates are too old). Who do you think might win? What makes people worried about it?
9. "Carpe Diem" is a Latin phrase in English. It translates "seize the day". The meaning is "live for the moment!" (don't worry about the future). Is this a good idea ( ... always, sometimes ..)? When was the last time you acted in the spirit of carpe diem? Describe that situation.
10. Do you worry about making mistakes in English? When are language mistakes a problem, and when don't they matter?
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Box Factory, 56 Regent street,Adelaide,SA,Australia