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Date: May 03 2013

Themes: Friend

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If someone treats you badly, what do you do? Do you hold a grudge? Or do you give the person a second chance?

It’s nice to think that people will change. It’s generous to give a second chance, and it means you trust the person. But what do you do if the person decides to screw up again?

Vocab

hold a grudge expr.

Definition

Example I still hold a grudge against my sister for the time she ruined my favorite shirt.

screw up v.

Definition

Example I'm always afraid I'm going to screw up and hurt myself when I'm skateboarding.

Example Sarah was scared to ride her bike because she didn't want to screw up her leg.

Example If I don't follow the recipe carefully, I will screw up the taste of this dish.

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Discussion

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Do you believe in second chances? Do you hold a grudge? What does someone have to do for you to not give them a second chance?

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HowardBundy

United States

Thank you! I have learned something new today for myself. Those are phrases that are widely used in everyday life. I will copy out new words in writemyessay book.

06:24 AM Oct 06 2017 |

yousefkohpeyma

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Actually,if the mistake has nothing to do with my reputation,I’m ok with giving a second chance.What is more,
we cann’t say whoever is not willing to trust others one more time is holding a grudge,
because when we encounter something bad that is done to us for first time,it is a mistake on others’ part(the one or ones that did it),yet when it is repeated to us following giving a second shot,it is a stupidity on our part.
By and large,I deem not giving another opportunity precaution.

08:53 AM Sep 20 2013 |

parisa_sh

parisa_sh

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

hhm . sometimes you can’nt forgive some mistakes … like cheating !!! 

04:32 PM Aug 19 2013 |

ericayang

China

if he/she want to correct his mistake and know how to do 


I think we shoud give his second chances. but if my husband fall in love with other women , i think i cant forgive him.



09:38 AM May 27 2013 |

The_beetle

The_beetle

Thailand

I believe in second chances ..


i think everyone  makes mistakes..they deserve a second chance..


06:42 AM May 27 2013 |

Empty smile

Greece

no second chances !!!

07:28 PM May 07 2013 |

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kasin531

China

i’m also a believer in second chance,thrid chance.I think everyone gonna screw up even God !

03:42 AM May 07 2013 |

join liang

China

did i forgive her or him ? it depends on how well relationship between us or if their really know how to do it。

08:28 AM May 06 2013 |

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Ednardo

Brazil

Everyone deserves a second chance , even God gives you one !

10:01 PM May 05 2013 |

3emma3

3emma3

Iraq

 People who ask for a second chance means that they know their fault and try to correct it. So it is important to approve their request coz we are human and we are subjected to do mistakes. Allah gives us numberless chances to correct our mistakes coz He knows  the nature of human beings.  

02:53 PM May 05 2013 |

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Pezhman02

Pezhman02

Germany

In general I believe in second chances depending on the matter. But sometimes it is just impossible not to hold grudge against if you really got burned by someone.

01:08 PM May 05 2013 |

Abigale727

Abigale727

China

I awalys prefer to give people a second chance except  taht what he did really make sad.A second chance will make you get more friends.

08:50 AM May 05 2013 |

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shaerwan

shaerwan

Syrian Arab Republic

me too like Mason a beleiver of the second chance

06:57 AM May 05 2013 |

Pao2307

Dominican Republic

I BELIVE  everybody need second changes because everybody make mistakes. simple. nobody is perfect

01:15 AM May 05 2013 |

terence25ftw

China

ppl doing bad things purposely dont deserve a second chance. those who could get something out of the previous mistakes should be given a second so they wouldn’t make the same mistakes again. and there is no way for a third chance.

10:23 PM May 04 2013 |

ola33

ola33

Japan

Hi, Erise. Well, I don’t know, but since you mentioned about the Bible. It also says, “If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic.”


 

08:36 PM May 04 2013 |

Erise

Erise

Poland

The situations which might require a second chance are very different. At the very beginning I’ve chosen the one when “someone treats us badly”, it means when our feelings were hurt.


To make a long story short, as I’ve already said the most important on the topic, I will say that my not trusting in a second chance is a kind of a self defence.


Bible says we primarily have to love ourselves, it’s true that we firstly have to respect and love ourselves, with this we send a message to others to act with us just the same.


Working in a team is simply another part of a story. There is a set of rules which must be followed for benefits of everyone, all personal feelings should be put aside.


Have a great weekend, Ola, and everyone!



07:29 PM May 04 2013 |

loly__lv

loly__lv

Egypt

ِActaully, i believe in the second chance ,we all are human being we all do mistakes.but i cannot denny that there are some mistakes which are unforgivable. i appericate when someone make msitakes n then come to apologize for me.


For me i forgive but dont forget

10:57 AM May 04 2013 |

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ola33

ola33

Japan

Erise, what if you happened to be in one team work with the person whose moral values are different than yours. You can’t shun him  as the work is to be done and the team spirit is to be supported for further good atmosphere. In this case, my experience tells me to see only good things in a person and reinforce them. And it’s quite rewarding.


Well, if it’s about beating and other extrems, like in Rihanna and Chris Brown. I think  it’s objective to be on the list of ‘no-no-no’ to second chances  and it might be repeated leading to pshycological and physical damage. But again, there’re different situations and maybe on the spur-of-the moment mistake can be the only and only mistake in you life and never repeated again.

10:46 AM May 04 2013 |

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reda93

reda93

Germany

People could change but sometime they get worse than they were

09:23 AM May 04 2013 |

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