F2F Class Notes (Kyle) (S)

Ashley changed her hairstyle to a “Bob” – to go up and down.

The hair by the forehead is called the Bangs . 

It was just too long ! I needed a change in my personal style. The hairdresser 理发师 advised me to change to this hair style 发型. 

A refreshing feeling … an energetic change in yourself.

Jessy is Kyle’s boss but sometimes it feels like we could also have a good friendship.


Conditionals = Useful for expressing Wishes, Desires, and Possibilities.

Could-  maybe to happen, can, possible to happen, the option is there

Should – It’s a good idea! Suggestion.

ex. We should meet for a drink/coffee/lunch together sometime!

would – to have the possibility but … it depends on other things.

If…… then ……

If I could speak fluent Chinese, I would have more Chinese friends. 

to come – When I came to Shanghai… then I never left…

make a home —–> to settle down 

——>I am used to working here, I am familiar with the work environment and the life in Shanghai. It is really difficult to change or to make the decision to leave once you are settled. 

psychological- 心理 xin li

different states of existing = How Western Psychologists talk about People

  1. Physical
  2. Mental / Psychological
  3. Emotional
  4. Social
  5. Spiritual

Shanghai is full of energy. Most people of here have dreams and all of them that it could happen that dreams come true. It is also a city of hope. It always is important to know what perspective you are taking about life. Everything comes true if you work hard. Its possible to create your own reality. Nothing is impossible. (where did this slogan come from?)

Some people just go with the flow / let things go /

*go where the wind takes me/you/them. = a poetic older saying… Gone With the Wind. 

leisure – lee Zhur

vacation spot – a place for relaxing and just visiting.

Shanghai has a fast pace, modern city style.

What is the best definition of working hard ? What does a person who is hard working do?

  1. To know your Goal / Objective /Business.
  2. The Right Way to Achieve / Accomplish your goal.
  3. Just Do it… To Set yourself on the Right Path. 

Don’t let the pressure dominate your life.

dominate 主宰 , very strong word

” So, you should be happy first then work hard to make your life better and better ! ”

You should —-> it is a strong recommendation , close friends, from a Boss to a Employee, Parent-> Child.