What is your sweetheart's worst habit or characteristic?
(1) Being a workaholic
(2) Smoking and/ or drinking
(3) Messy or unsanitary
(4) Being a spendthrift
(5) Having a useless or dangerous hobby
(6) Driving too fast and/or carelessly
(7) No sense of humor
(8) Habitually late
(9) Not exercising
(10) Eats too much junk food
(11) Being a tightwad
(12) Snoring
(13) Being a bookworm
(14) Selfish, self -centered
(15) Hot-tempered
(16) Other (explain)
Sample answers
(A) Because I love my husband, I don't want him to get hurt. But he drives much too fast, and I'm afraid it's just a matter of time before he causes a serious accident. Nothing I say seems to make any difference, and I refuse to ride with him or to let our children travel with him in our car. I only pray that he doesn't hurt himself or any one else too badly when the crash comes, and that maybe then he will finally learn his lesson.
(B) My girl friend just doesn't understand me. All she really cares about is herself; everything else is second. Don't get me wrong: I love her, and she has many wonderful qualities. She's honest, intelligent, and fun to be with. But I wish she could be a little less demanding and a little more sensitive about my moods and desires.
Speak you mind
1. Would von want a sweetheart who is cheap? Why or why not?
2. Would you want your sweetheart to be a workaholic? Why or why
3. Have you ever tried to persuade your sweetheart to get rid of his or her bad habits? Did you succeed?
4. What are the most common bad habits men have?
5. What are the most common bad habits women have?
6. What are the most common bad habits old people have?
7. What are your sweetheart's best character traits?
8. Talk about your own good and bad habits.
9. Why is it important to have good habits? How can we acquire them?
10. Many people look forward to the new year as a new start on getting rid of old habits. Have you ever made New Year’s resolutions? What were they? What happened?
Speak your mind helpers
1. Would you want a sweetheart who is cheap? Why or why not?
(A) I used to get upset if my date didn't want to spend much money on me. I took it as an insult. But now that I found a” cheap Charlie” that I want to marry, I realize that it we spend all his money now, we won't have any in the future. I‘m glad I have such a wise, practical boyfriend.
(B) I understand if I‘m on a date with a poor man who can't Spend much money. After all, there are inexpensive, enjoyable things to do, so it is possible to have a good time without bankrupting him. But I could never marry someone like that: I don't want to be poor my whole life. So, if someone shows he loves me by spending a lot of money on me, I can guess that I wouldn't have to worry about my financial future if I marry him.
2. Would you want your sweetheart to be a workaholic? Why or why not
(A) I want my sweetheart to be preoccupied with me, not with work. Mutual attention and care are much better than a det0ched relationship and a profitable situation. could never be happy with someone who put possessions over personal relationships.
(B) I admire workaholics. They are energetic, focused, dedicated, and successful. These are the people who make important things happen and gain the respect of others. Being married to one might be a little lonely sometimes, but that would be a small price to pay to be associated with someone of such talent and stature.
3. Have you ever tried to persuade your sweetheart to get rid of his or her bad habits? Did you succeed?
(A) I nagged my husband about exercising more for ten years. I knew he would feel better and look better, and I'd feel happier when I was with him if he could cut a more dashing figure. But he wouldn't listen to me, no matter how hard I tried. So we got a divorce. Now he doesn't have to listen to my complaints, and I can spend my time with a handsome man.
(B)
My sweetheart's bad habits are part of the package. I fell in love with the whole person, negatives as well as positives. I'm afraid if she changed her habits she'd become someone different, and I'd lose my desire for her. Or she'd stop loving me.
4. What are the most common bad habits men have?
(A) Too many men are only interested in sex. There are many other bases for a close, intimate relationship. After all, women have brains and personalities, not just breasts and genitals.
(B) A lot of men are too focused on their jobs and on spending time with their male colleagues after work, rather than sharing their lives with their wife and children at home.
5. What are the most common bad habits women have?
(A) Off the top of my head, I think women gossip too much. They want to share all the secret details of other people's lives, even if those details are not true. I‘m glad men aren't like that!
(B) A woman will change her color or wear a wig. She will have surgery done on her breasts, nose, eyes, or other body parts to make herself more attractive. She will spend a fortune on cosmetics to hide her true appearance, and wear clothes that camouflage her physical defects. To look taller, she will wear long heels even though they are uncomfortable and unhealthy. And, then, she will complain that she can't find a “real man.”
6. What are the most common bad habits old people have?
(A} Old folks reminisce too much about the past. They talk about people I never heard of and events that happened before I was born, as though any of these things are important to me. I can't understand why they don't live in the present, like the rest of us.
(B) I wish the old people I know would act their own ape instead of pretending to be kids. It is not suitable for them to try to act as foolishly as their own kids, wearing only the newest fashions whether they look good in them or not, dancing, drinking, and carrying on. How can they earn our respect unless they behave properly?
7. What are your sweetheart's best character traits?
(A) It's hard to say. She’s perfect. But I guess her outstanding characteristic is her good sense of humor. No matter what happens, she's upbeat and optimistic, and just being with her makes me feel that way too.
(B) My boyfriend is very understanding. I know sometimes I can be pretty hard to handle. My moods change quickly and I have a lot on my mind. But no matter what, he's on my side. Nothing gets him down or disappoints him. I'm very fortunate to have someone like him, whom I can always count on.
8. Talk about your own good and bad habits.
(A) I guess I'm too shy. Talking doesn’t come easily to me, especially when I‘m among strangers. I don't like to draw attention to myself. But I'm a good listener, and I think I'm sensitive to other people's feelings. So I can be a good, loyal friend to people who know me well.
(B) I'm not perfect, but I don't have any serious bad habits either. I'm intelligent, funny, hard-working, and ambitious. Most people say I have a dynamic personality, and I‘m popular with members of both sexes. Some people seem to think I‘m Conceited but they're wrong.
9. Why is it important to have good habits? How can we acquire them?
(A) Good habits, and bad ones too, usually sneak up on us. We do something unconsciously when we're not paying attention, and pretty soon we are doing it all the time. It‘s very hard to train ourselves to acquire good habits or to get rid of bad ones.
(B) Good habits help us to achieve our goals and be happier, better people; bad habit› 9et in our way. So we need to be constantly vigilant about our behavior. If we see the need to get up early every day, for example, we need to discipline ourselves to go to bed early and to stop lingering in bed after we wake up. This can be hard, especially if we are used to being lazy in the morning, but it only takes a few weeks of iron discipline and it becomes habitual. I don't understand people who say it‘s hard to get good habits; I don't think they ever try. I guess their will power isn't as strong as their “won't power.”
10. Many people look forward to the new year as a new start on getting rid of old habits. Have you ever made New Year's resolutions? What were they? What happened?
F: What are your New Year's resolutions this year?
M: If I tell you, they won't come true.
F: Don't be silly! If you tell me, maybe I can help you achieve them.
M: Well, OK. I want to lose some weight. Can you help me with that?
F: Sure! Just start coming to my house to eat. I'm a terrible cook, so you won't have much appetite.
M: I also want to improve my vocabulary, but I don't read very much. What can I do?
F: I suggest that you listen to me more. I love to talk and 1 know lots of words!
M: Last year I tried to quit smoking, but it didn't work out. I did fine for about a week, but then I started up again. What could you have done to help me then?
F: Usually people smoke in certain situations, for example when they are in a bar drinking with their friends. So you should have avoided those circumstances and done something else, such as going to a restaurant or a movie with me.
M: What about you? Did you make any resolutions?
F: I swore I would do my best to get you to spend more time with me so we could get closer.
M: Really? I think it’s working.
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