VIP Class Notes (Jesse)

Vocabulary

takes the initiative to send me a message first

pool
eg. lets play pool

shrug it off – to dismiss something as “no problem”
eg. he lost his job but just shrugged it off and found a new one

we went to play pool / billiards 

urge – a feeling that is hard to control
eg. i have the urge to eat chocolate

safe home – safe travels / have a safe trip 

assertive – confident and strong communication (but polite / appropriate)

Grammar

complaining his boss – complaining about his boss

connect to each other – connect with each other

Pronunciation

american – ah mer i kn
awkward – or kwed
situation – sichyou ay shen