10. «Let’s have a talk» Russian equivalent:

«Давай поговорим» Reaction: - irritation - may start arguing - may

suggest to delay the

conversation Solution: beforehand –

“Honey, let’s have a talk about … tonight. It’s important.”

9. «How is your work?»

Russian equivalent: «Как дела на работе?»

Reaction: - “Brilliant!” - silence Solution: “Dear, what about your new

project? Is it really so difficult?...”

8. «It’s time to discuss our relationships»

Russian equivalent: «Нам надо обсудить наши отношения»

Reaction: - “What for? Is something wrong?”

- pretending not hearing - pretending sleeping Solution: “We have been dating for 2

years. Let’s think of pros & cons of our relations. What are we going to do next?”

7. «When will you get me acquainted with your

parents?»6. «My mother wants to see

you» Russian equivalent: «Когда ты

познакомишь меня со своими родителями?»

«Моя мама хочет с тобой познакомиться»

Reaction: - showing perplexity, offence - feeling press Solution: let the man decide the best time

for it

5. «Isn’t she beautiful?»

4. «My ex did another way…»

Russian equivalents: «Правда, она хорошенькая?»

«А мой бывший делал по-другому…» Reaction: - irritation - showing perplexity, offence - may start arguing - may stop relations

immediately Solution: never compare ex and present

boyfriends, do not drive your boyfriend into a corner, forget these phrases

3. «Don’t you want to have a baby?»

Russian equivalent: «Не пора ли нам завести ребенка?»

Reaction: - “No! No one of my friends has a baby ”

- “Let’s have a kitten” Solution: let your beloved make this

decision but…

2. «Am I really so fat?»/ «Am I fatter than that

girl?» Russian equivalent: «Дорогой,

неужели я действительно толстая?»

Reaction: - “No!” - flagrant lie - pretending not hearing Solution: do not ask suchlike things. If your boyfriend is with you – you’re perfect.

1. «I’ve got a headache!» Russian equivalent: «У меня болит

голова!» Reaction: - next time will also have a

headache - “Take some aspirin!” Solution: go to bed and fall asleep as far

as possible…

Conclusion: