F2F Class Notes (Nicholas)

Grammar

even if = even though
even if it is true, it doesn’t mean anything
even if you feel insecure, you shouldn’t show it

A proves B is true
B is true because of A
the fact that you’re having date with her proves that she already likes you!

Vocabulary

praise – 夸
e.g. Don’t praise the girl too much!
e.g. I praised my student for doing such a good job!

you have good taste – you make good choices – you like high quality things
e.g. You have good taste in art / wine / women / design / furniture.

“fake it until you make it”

these days – usually now
back in the day – in the long distant past
e.g. Back in the day, people got married and had kids at age 20.

one day – some day in the future

secure – 安全 / insecure – 不安
e.g. It’s not good for a man to be insecure. He should be confident with himself.
e.g. A husband gives his wife security with money and a house. He makes her feel secure.

insecure = weak feelings / not confident

insecurities – noun

priorities / priority / prioritize 
e.g. I prioritize my life in this order: my, myself, and I.
e.g. My priorities in life are work, exercise and knowledge, and maybe my wife too!