BEFORE WE DIVE IN
The video, at the bottom, broke my heart.
Now the gentleman, Alec, is 100 years old, and not the easiest to understand.
He was 17 when the Second World War started.
It broke my heart because when you see a 100 year old man talking about the price his generation paid to fight in the Second World War, it is terrible to hear him say that the country is worse off now.
Speaking about those that had given their lives in the conflict, for what? He asks.
The video also frustrated me. Because of the apology the presenter gave:
I’m sorry you feel like that.
Be sure to watch the newsletter companion this week where Krystallo and I discuss the phrase.
But, in essence it sounds dismissive, shifting focus onto their feelings not the actions that have taken place.
I found the best version I could for you with the video below.
See you again soon. Thanks for reading.
To the hundreds of Alec’s friends who gave their lives
This week’s three tips:
SOMETHING TO AVOID 🫣
🤦🏻♀️ “Does he have reason?”
You never have reason in English. However, you can describe someone as reasonable.
He seems very reasonable to me.
✅ “Is he right?”
Tener razón is best translated as to be right.
It doesn’t matter if you think he’s right or wrong.
SOMETHING TO SOUND CONFIDENT 🧐
👔 Business expressions
“Fight an uphill battle”
To work towards a goal even though the conditions are against you. Progress is slow, resistance is strong, and success requires extra effort.
She’s fighting an uphill battle trying to change the company culture.
SOMETHING TO WATCH 👀
NEXT STEP ➡️
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Jack & Krystallo
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