* harmless — нешкідливий * embarrassing — ніяковий, принизливий * upset / upsetting — засмучувати / засмучуючий * exaggerate — перебільшувати * pass on (a story) — передавати далі (інформацію) * contribute — долучатися, брати участь * contribute to gossip — підтримувати плітки * avoid getting involved — уникати участі * be direct — говорити прямо * die down — стихати, згасати Люди (типи характеру) * steamroller — “каток”, агресивна людина, яка тисне на інших * hostile — ворожий * intimidate — залякувати * assertive — наполегливий, упевнений * stand up for yourself — постояти за себе * know-it-all — всезнайко * dominate (conversation) — домінувати в розмові * neutral — нейтральний * whinger — скиглій, той, хто постійно скаржиться * complain — скаржитися * trivial — дріб’язковий, неважливий * dismiss — відкидати * sympathy — співчуття Поведінка в розмові * get a word in edgeways — вставити слово в розмову * interrupt — перебивати * take control — взяти контроль * get the message — зрозуміти натяк Емоційні/інтенсивні слова * drama queen — людина, яка драматизує * exaggerate — перебільшувати * life-threatening — загрозливий для життя * triumph — тріумф, велика перемога * blow things out of proportion — перебільшувати значення подій дляWords

gossip

A rumor or talk about the personal or private affairs of others.

harmless

Not causing any harm or damage.

embarrassing

Causing feelings of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness.

upset / upsetting

To disturb the peace of mind or emotional state; causing distress.

exaggerate

To represent something as greater than it actually is.

pass on (a story)

To transmit a story or information to another person.

contribute

To give or supply something, especially in addition to others.

contribute to gossip

To support or fuel rumors or whispers about others.

avoid getting involved

To steer clear of participation in a situation.

be direct

To speak openly and straightforwardly.

die down

To lessen in intensity; to become quieter or less noticeable.

steamroller

An aggressive person who pushes others around.

hostile

Unfriendly or antagonistic.

intimidate

To frighten someone into doing something.

assertive

Confidently self-assured; standing firm in one's actions.

stand up for yourself

To defend or support oneself.

know-it-all

A person who behaves as if they know everything.

dominate (conversation)

To control or lead a conversation.

neutral

Not helping or supporting either side in a conflict.

whinger

A person who complains frequently.

complain

To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.

trivial

Of little importance or value.

dismiss

To reject or disregard something.

sympathy

Understanding or sharing of another's feelings.

get a word in edgeways

To manage to speak during a conversation where others are talking.

interrupt

To break the continuity of a conversation.

take control

To assume authority over a situation.

get the message

To understand the implied meaning of something.

drama queen

A person who overreacts and gets excessively emotional.

life-threatening

Posing a serious risk to life.

triumph

A great victory or achievement.

blow things out of proportion

To exaggerate the significance or seriousness of events.