Meaning
Today's Sentences
- Don’t be so rude.
- Don’t be so selfish.
- Don’t be so worried.
- Don’t be so shy.
- Don’t be so hard on yourself.
01
Don’t be so rude.
Situation 1
You’re not wearing THAT to dinner, are you?
Don’t be so rude.
Just want you to look nicer,
that’s all.
вот и все.
How about next time you have something to say,
be a little nicer.
быть немного добрее.
Situation 2
It’s nice to see you.
You look like you gained weight.
Кажется, вы поправились.
That’s extremely insulting.
Don’t be so rude.
Не будьте такими грубыми.
Just wanted to point out what I saw.
If you can’t say anything nice,
don’t say anything at all.
лучше не говорите ничего вовсе.
02
Don’t be so selfish.
Situation 1
I want my kids to be doctors and lawyers.
Don’t be so selfish.
Your children are not your children.
Ваши дети — не ваши дети.
That’s crazy.
You make your children’s success.
Вы создаете успех своих детей.
I don’t believe that at all.
Situation 2
I need to get my hair and nails done and then I’m having drinks tonight.
Don’t be so selfish.
We take care of the kids together.
Мы заботимся о детях вместе.
I’m not being selfish.
I’m just making the most of one day.
Я просто стараюсь максимально использовать один день.
I think going for drinks is a little much.
03
Don’t be so worried.
Situation 1
I hope the surgery goes well.
Don’t be so worried.
How could I not worry.
Worrying won’t make the situation any better.
Situation 2
Do you think our company will survive the next crisis?
Don’t be so worried.
I guess we could make a survival strategy based on our data.
Let's keep up the proactive attitude.
04
Don’t be so shy.
Situation 1
I’d like to introduce the newest member of the group.
Hi, everyone.
Don’t be so shy.
Introduce yourself!
Представьтесь!
I’m Amanda and I’m happy to be here.
Situation 2
Did you want to eat another slice of pizza?
Yes, please.
Don’t be so shy, just ask next time.
Ok.
05
Don’t be so hard on yourself.
Situation 1
Great game!
Great game?
But we lost!
Но мы проиграли!
Don’t be so hard on yourself.
You win some, you lose some.
Иногда вы выигрываете, иногда проигрываете.
I guess.
Situation 2
I wish I wouldn’t have said those words.
Don’t be so hard on yourself.
I try not to say things I regret.
Don’t we all?
But be the bigger man and say sorry.
Но будьте выше этого и извинитесь.
