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.
就這樣。
How about next time you have something to say,
be a little nicer.
可以稍微友善一點。
Situation 2
It’s nice to see you.
You look like you gained weight.
你看起來好像胖了。
That’s extremely insulting.
Don’t be so rude.
不要那麼粗魯。
Just wanted to point out what I saw.
If you can’t say anything nice,
don’t say anything at all.
那就什麼也別說。
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.
你的孩子不是你的孩子。
That’s crazy.
You make your children’s success.
你成就了你孩子們的成功。
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.
我們一起照顧孩子。
I’m not being selfish.
I’m just making the most of one day.
我只是充分利用一天的時間。
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!
介紹一下你自己吧！
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!
但是我們輸了！
Don’t be so hard on yourself.
You win some, you lose some.
有時會贏，有時會輸。
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.
但是，做一個心胸寬大的人，說聲抱歉。
