Is being reserved such a bad thing?
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To be willing (to do something)
To encourage (someone to do something)
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. What is ‘the stiff upper lip’, and what did Thomas Dixon say about it?
2. What did some of the research about British people reveal?
3. What was said about emotional suppression?
4. What was said about differences between different national groups?
5. Do you think it’s good to supress your emotions?
6. Do you always try really hard to avoid crying?
7. What emotional stereotypes exist about people from your country?
8. Do you think that the way people deal with their emotions has changed over time?
Let’s talk about the following emotions:
9. Elation
10. Pride
11. Stress
12. Anger
13. Pity
14. Jealousy
15. Inferiority