vocabulary trực tuyến

You are the king or queen of gaffes? With the new year approaching, now is the time for a change! Do not miss the opportunity to make  English friends and relations …Remember that matters in your country boats are not necessarily in others. Here’s a short list of topics or phrases to avoid.
You’ve put on weight.
Do not comment on weight or on a few pounds overweight for someone (unless your goal is to deliberately harm). It is often a delicate subject and a note such as “You’re getting fat” may actually be insulting.
Oh you’re pregnant!
Unless it’s really obvious, avoid as much as possible this sentence. If ever you are wrong, your thinking became commonplace in direct insult (see above).
Is this your daughter?
And if it was his girlfriend? Avoid the guesswork when it comes to family relationships or relationships. Instead, wait to be presented or made the first step and introduce yourself.
Your sister is so much prettier than you.
In some countries and for some crops, this remark can be regarded as trivial, however, do not take risks! The best thing to do is to put aside any comparison and just say that his sister is pretty.
That color doesn’t suit you.
Negative comments about someone’s appearance can ruin an evening – especially if he has spent hours selecting his coat. Instead, try to have fun in the / complimenting on a garment or accessory that you love.
How much money do you make?
Even if it’s not offensive, however, this is a very personal information that can put the person uncomfortable. As in France, it is a taboo subject in many other countries and cultures.
You look sick.
It is a delicate phrase, especially if it is called point-blank, coldly. If you really think that someone is sick, then it is better to ask “Are you feeling okay?”
How old are you?
Age is a sensitive issue in many countries. Again, do not take chances and be satisfied you ask the age of those who have not yet reluctant to reveal it: children.
In short, do not be too negative and does not address personal issues too. The wisest path is that of the English proverb: “If you can not say anything nice, do not say anything at all.”