How to be Happy and Love Yourself

1 _____________________________

Is it something petty, like, ‘I hate that colour on you’, or is a rude comment, such as, ‘You’re lazy!’? Petty unfounded comments are like a fly stinging a horse; they should be brushed off, but rude comments need more attention.

2 _____________________________

‘Am I lazy?’ If you know the answer off the top of your head, then brush off the comment (unless it’s repeated behaviour, then you may want to avoid that person, talk to them about it or tell your boss/teacher, if needed).

3 _____________________________

If they think the comment is true, or you can ask the person why they made that comment, and to give you examples. A good friend will be constructive and help you as much as they can.

4 _____________________________

Nobody is perfect, but by being proactive you will improve that particular aspect of yourself. Too meek? Work on it! Take some confidence or public speaking classes. Unfit? Grab a tracksuit and hit the gym. You don’t have to do this for every little thing, but working on the big things holding you back will massively improve yourself and your attitude.

5 _____________________________

They’re opinions that are just meant to hurt your feelings, and are not at all truthful. Try to remember that people often insult out of anger or jealousy. Some people take joy out of hurting others, and anything they say should be put in the back of your mind.

6 _____________________________

If it’s not a big deal to you, it shouldn’t be an issue to others. But remember, laughing at something that really injures your self-esteem is a NO. It just gives others the feeling that they too can do that to you.

A Ask a Trusted Friend

B Listen to the Put Down

C Laugh at Yourself

D Call a Friend

E Ask Yourself if a Rude Comment Is True

F Learn to Ignore Worthless Comments

G Never Give Up

H Work on It if You Think the Person Insulting You Has a Point

9. Shopping

Task 1. Non-Food Shops / Department Store. Fill in the table with the italicized words.

The florist, the knitwear department, stationery, the millinery, the shoe or footwear department, the men’s outfitter’s, the men’s clothing department, the women’s clothing department, chemist’s (drug­store), the perfumery, music store/record store, bookstore, china store, electric appliances store, computer store, toy store, sporting goods store, haberdashery store, hardware.

Places I Often Go to	Places I Sometimes Go to	Places I Never Go to

Task 2. Read the text. For questions (1–13) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

A Shopping Trip

Yesterday I went to the department shop, my first (1) _________ was to go to the clothes shop as I had to (2) _________ a shirt I bought last week but which did not (3) _________ properly. Unfortunately, I did not have (4) _________, so the (5) _________ told me I could not get (6) _________. Instead, I (7) _________ it for a shirt in a different style.

Next I went to (8) _________ to buy new shoes, I walked up and down the (9) _________ looking at this week’s (10) _________. Finally, I chose brown shoes to (11) _________ my new suit. There was a (12) _________ at the checkout, so I had to wait some time.

1 A aim B errand C aiming D department

2 A exchanging B exchanged C exchange D change

3 A match B sit C fit D sat

4 A a cheque B a check C a recipe D a receipt

5 A assistant B byer C cashier D porter

6 A return B refund C receipt D check

7 A returned B changed C gave D exchanged

8 A headgear B millinery C footwear D knitwear

9 A stalls B rows C aisles D isles

10 A special B new C latest D fashion

11 A fit B match C sit D come

12 A kiwi B kick C queue D key

Task 3. Write about the visit to the clothing shop using the table.

Much before the shopping	You look through fashion journals, your wardrobe and display windows and decide what things you need. You look for the sales and discounts you can get while buying new things.
Meanwhile	You go to the changing booth and try on all clothes you have chosen. You put away loose or narrow pieces and pick up the pieces that fit you.
In the shop	You carefully check the rows and the counters for the things that suit you.
Finally	You’ve chosen the right cloth; you go to the cashier desk to pay for it.
Luckily	The clothes you’ve chosen are on sale and you can buy them at bargain prices.
If	You have a discount card, the cashier will give you a discount and you’ll get your purchase at a lower price.
In the end	The shop assistant wraps your purchase, puts it into a shopping cart and you leave the shop.

Task 4. Where do you (your family) prefer to shop for food? Compare the three usual places for food shopping and speak about their advantages and disadvantages using the table.

	Advantages	Disadvantages
Supermarket	convenient, variety of goods under one roof, comfortable and luxurious	impersonal atmosphere, crowded at peak shopping times, people often buy more then they plan
Small shop close to your house	can go shopping anytime, usually the atmosphere is friendly and shop assistants know people, fresh food	you do not always find what you want, can be crowded
Food market	in the open air, reasonable prices, you may bargain and get lower price	unpleasant in bad weather, sometimes food is sold from the ground, doubts about food quality

Task 5. Read the text and fill in the table giving the name of the similar stores in Ukraine or your native city.