Difficult people

Gossip
The gossip might seem harmless, but when they're talking about you, it can be extremely upsetting and embarrassing. Gossips take great delight in passing on bad news: “Did you hear about poor ..." They are not that worried about the truth either. As long as it sounds good, they're more than willing to pass the story on, usually exaggerating it in the process. The gossip will often try to find out what you know in order to tell someone else later on, but avoid getting involved. If necessary, be direct: “Sorry. I'm just not interested in gossip"! Gossip usually dies down quickly when no one wants to listen or contribute.


Steamrollers
The steamroller can be very hostile and aggressive and will walk all over you without a second thought. They may shout, make threats and even physically intimidate their victims to get what they want. It is essential to be calm when dealing with a steamroller so that they don't get even angrier. Don't shout back or appear scared or nervous as this is what they want – for you to be afraid of them. Let the steamroller see that you take them seriously, even admit they may have a point, but be assertive and firmly state your case. Sometimes you have to for yourself and not back down.



Know-it-all
The know-it-all ... well, thinks they know it all! They can have valuable opinions to offer, but the problem is, they can't stand being wrong. The know-it-all tends to dominate conversations and often tries to make other people feel small because of their lack of knowledge. One way to deal with these kinds of people is to not get involved in whatever they are talking about: stay neutral or admit to seeing both sides of an issue. Don't forget that the most important thing for know-it-alls is winning an argument. If they try to drag you into one, let them know that you couldn't care less about winning.  They'll soon get bored if they can't show off!



Whinger

The whinger complains about absolutely everything! It doesn't matter how trivial or bizarre the complaint ("The ice cream was far too cold!"), the whinger will go on and on about it as if it's the end of the world. They see the downside of everything and dismiss every solution you come up with. The problem is, deep down they love moaning. One way to handle a whinger is to agree with them completely: "You're absolutely right. I don't know how you put up with it all." Whingers often just want a little bit of sympathy; once they get it, they should complain less. Okay, they might complain sse

Chatterbox

No matter what you do, you cannot get a word in edgeways; the chatterbox talks on
 and on ... and on! These people are sociable and often have big hearts, but they don't listen to what you have to say and as a result it's impossible to get anything done around them! Try taking control by interrupting them firmly and saying something like "Wait a minute, let me ask you a question about that." You can also try listening to these people for a while after all, they may just be lonely - and then say, with a smile, "Ok, well nice talking to you but| really have to get back to this now," and hope they get the message!


Drama queen

When drama queen stubs a toe, it's a life- threatening injury, but when they find a plaster it's as if they've won an Oscar! They exaggerate everything that happens to them and share it with the world through tears of pain and joy. The thing to do is react as little as possible. By taking an interest in their latest triumph or tragedy, you are just encouraging them to keep blowing things out of proportion.


A bully is someone who Ilikes hurting others.
A whinger is someone who complains about everything.
A killjoy is someone who stops others enjoying themselves.
A snob is someone who thinks they're better than others.
A troublemaker is someone who likes to cause problems.
A scatterbrain is someone who is easily disorganised.
A know-it-all is someone who thinks they know more than others.
A chatterbox is someone who just won't stop talking.
A bighead is someone who thinks they are very important.
A drama queen is someone who exaggerates their emotions.
A party animal is someone who loves having a good time.
A nosy parker is someone who pries into other people's business.
A bossy boots is someone who is always telling others what to do.
A steamroller is someone who walks all over others.

News 02.05.20-08.05.20

Hello everyone. My name is Gleb Vinogradov. It is the fifth publication of my news blog. I had been collecting the information for the whole week. As usual, right now I am going to present to you some positive news from the past 7 days. 

First of all, April 22 marked the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. NASA and Lego joined together on social media to inspire families to celebrate at home. As part of Lego's weeklong creative challenge, they prompted fans to "Build a Planet."

Secondly, The morning of May 4 was a morning of firsts for the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. It was the first time audio of the court's arguments was heard live by the world. It was also the first time arguments were made by telephone.

Finally, Athletes find creative ways to train from home during the coronavirus. For example, Despite the circumstances, Alexandra Recchia's dedication to her sport remains the same. Recchia, who is the five-time karate World Champion, is just one of many world-class athletes around the globe who have come up with creative ways to continue their training.  By the way, Sharon van Rouwendaal is an Olympic gold medalist swimmer from the Netherlands. So, she has had to resort to swimming in an inflatable kiddie pool in her backyard.  Also, French professional cyclist Yoann Offredo of Wanty-Gobert Cycling Team trains in the garage of his house, which he converted into a sports room.

 Thank you for your attention. I hope that you liked my report. Stay at home and wash your hands. Goodbye.

Links: Build a Planet, Called to order, Creative athletes

For-and-against essay

     Have you ever thought about going on a school exchange visit to another country? Some people take delight in this way of education, while others would prefer studying in the homeland.

     Without a doubt, there are a number of advantages to going to a school exchange visits. To begin with,  it is a unique opportunity to learn about another culture.  After all, it will broaden a student’s horizons. Furthermore, studying in another country means having new experiences. It can help in the future, improve independence, give useful skills. The main advantage of studying abroad is developing language skills. As a result, communicating with foreigners will never be a problem.

     On the other hand, there also a number of serious drawbacks to going in an international exchange. To start with, It might be a real challenge to deal with cultural differences. Moreover, studying abroad can cause getting homesick. Eventually, these disadvantages could lead to a poor impression and picture of foreign counties. One more major disadvantage of going in international exchange is its expensiveness.

     In conclusion, there are both advantages and disadvantages to going to the school exchange visit to another country. It does not suit everyone. As for my thoughts, students should carefully decide for themselves, because it is a significant and controversial choice.