Meaning
Today's Sentences
- You shouldn’t work so hard.
- You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
- You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
- You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
- You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
- Writer's Note
01
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Situation 1
I haven’t seen you at home for the past three days.
I’ve been at work and crashing at a friends’ house nearby.
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Overwork won’t buy you happiness.
Переутомление не принесет вам счастья.
I know.
Just gotta close this one account and then I’ll ask for some time off.
Нужно только закрыть этот один аккаунт, и потом я попрошу немного времени на отдых.
Situation 2
Gosh, your nose is bleeding.
Here’s a tissue.
Вот салфетка.
Thanks.
I’ve been staying up late this past week to complete this project on time.
Я задерживался допоздна на этой неделе, чтобы завершить этот проект вовремя.
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Well, you know what they say.
There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.
Нет лифта к успеху, нужно подниматься по лестнице.
02
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
Situation 1
Are you on your way?
I’m almost there.
Sorry for making you wait.
Извините, что заставил вас ждать.
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
I’ve been here for an hour.
Я здесь уже час.
I’m not late all the time.
And I tried my best to leave the house earlier.
И я сделал все возможное, чтобы выйти из дома пораньше.
Situation 2
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
This again?
When have I been so late that I made you wait.
Когда я настолько опаздывал, что заставлял вас ждать.
Today!
You were late today!
Вы опоздали сегодня!
A person can be late once in a while.
03
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Situation 1
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Was I?
Yes, you were.
Mind your manners, please.
Пожалуйста, следите за своим поведением.
I had no idea, I didn’t mean to.
Sorry about that.
Извините за это.
Situation 2
This is so tasty.
I agree.
It’s very delicious.
Это очень вкусно.
Can I just tell you something?
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Вам не стоит есть с открытым ртом.
If I don’t open my mouth, how can I eat?
04
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
Situation 1
So I'm taking my girlfriend to Hawaii over the summer.
That’s great!
How about our trip next year?
Как насчет нашей поездки в следующем году?
I’m not too sure.
The Hawaii trip is gonna cost me quite a bit.
Поездка на Гавайи обойдется мне в значительную сумму.
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
Situation 2
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
You’re right.
But, do you know what happens if I don’t?
Но знаете ли вы, что произойдет, если я этого не сделаю?
People call you stingy and cheap?
Exactly.
What’s a guy to do?
Что же делать мужчине?
05
You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
Situation 1
You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
Why?
It’s safer to walk your bike across to avoid crashing into a vehicle and other people.
What’s the point of riding a bike then?
Situation 2
Hey, how did you get home so fast?
I rode my bike.
You know, you shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
But it’s such a hassle to get off your bike and walk it all the way across.
Writer's Note
"Should" is used to give suggestions, advice, recommendations, or to express what we think is right or wrong. So naturally "should not" is used to express prohibition, absence of obligation, or to emphasize something.
Can you think of a time that you advised someone NOT to do something? At times, lot of what is said ends up being unwanted advice. But only because we care, right? To compare, here are some examples of "should" and "should not" sentences:
"Should" Examples:
- You should wear layers during winter.
- She should go to school earlier.
- He should eat healthier.
- We should go to the park.
- They should be more careful.
"Should not" Examples:
- You shouldn't spend so much money.
- She shouldn't dress so seductively for work.
- He shouldn't try so hard to impress her.
- We shouldn't judge anybody but ourselves.
- They shouldn't back down in their beliefs.
What "should" or "should not" examples can you think of? Practice them, write them down, ask your friends, send us a message! Anything to get the ball rolling. You got this!⚡

