How to get away with it. Kavet Gregg - How to get away with it. The art of getting out of life's most awkward situations

There are 1.5 thousand phraseological units in the Russian language. They are unique means of language. The benefit of stable expressions is the formation of beautiful and varied speech.

Meaning

The phraseological phrase “get away with it” has two interpretations:

"Escape from punishment." This explanation of the phraseological unit suggests that the subject himself performs the action: avoids deserved censure. For example: “He constantly lies, dodges like he’s in a frying pan, but in the end he always gets away with it.”
"Remain unpunished." In this meaning, we do not see the direct actions of the person himself, since he could have gone unpunished due to the fault of other people. For example: “I don’t understand how he managed to get away with it. He was just lucky!”

The meaning of the phraseological unit “get away with it” is understood without a dictionary, since it has figurativeness. You probably know set expressions“pull the gimp”, “you can’t see a thing”, which are not associated with anything at first glance. Their meaning is found only in specialized literature: a dictionary of phraseological units, etymological reference books, etc.

The meaning of the phraseological unit “get away with it” is based on a metaphor. If we take the statement literally, then it describes something unreal. To get out of the water without getting wet, you need to come up with a special system of protection against liquids. Hence the meaning: a person will use all sorts of tricks, invent different schemes so as not to receive a well-deserved spanking.

Synonyms

The meaning of the phraseological unit “get away with it” can be conveyed by other expressions similar in meaning:

"You can't take it with your bare hands." This is what they say about a cunning person who can stand up for himself. This is the antonym of the phraseological unit “take with bare hands,” i.e., without effort and additional means.
"Don't miss" - man. Used to clarify personality, for example: “He’s a good guy.”

“It will get through without soap” is another synonym for “getting away with it.” This is what they call cunning people and deceivers. The expression comes from the proverb “to get into the soul without soap,” that is, to act by deception, causing harm, pain.
“It cuts the heels as it goes.” This is what they say about a departed person. This expression comes from a Russian fairy tale about two thieves: the older and the younger. The experienced one gave the task to take the eggs from the duck so that it would not notice. The young thief not only followed the instructions, but quietly stole the soles of the old thief, cutting them off with a knife.

Antonyms

We have compiled a list of expressions that have opposite meanings. If “get away with it” means “always remain unpunished,” then its antonym will mean “be constantly extreme.”

"Getting caught up in history." This is what they say about an often naive person who has gotten himself into trouble. Phraseologism is negatively colored, pronounced in a condemning manner. For example: “Your spoiled boy has gotten himself into some kind of trouble again!”
"Out of the frying pan into the fire". This is what they say if a person finds himself in a worse situation than before. This phraseological unit implies an unfavorable or even dangerous situation. The phrase expresses disdain and condemnation. For example: “Once again you are out of the frying pan and into the fire!”

“From bag to bag” is a rare phraseological unit used in the same meaning - from bad to worse.
“To please/get caught like chickens in cabbage soup.” This phraseology means that a person finds himself in unexpected trouble. This feeling is compared to the feeling of a rooster falling into soup. Why this particular bird? In Russian villages, cabbage soup was cooked with beef and pork, and chicken was used on rare occasions. What situations could these be? Either unexpected guests, or lack of livestock, or even hunger. Therefore, getting a rooster into the soup is unexpected.

Examples from literature

Phraseologisms are best revealed in literary and journalistic texts. Let's look at some passages:

“... in any high-profile criminal incident one had to look for the sleek face of Lev Naumovich. But he always got away with it.” This is an excerpt from “La Gioconda of Mtsensk District” by writer Irina Pavskaya. The author uses interesting word, which describes the hero, is a trickster. This enhances the meaning of the phraseological unit. Here the hero is an outright criminal, but does not suffer punishment, because he commits evil with the hands of naive “boobies.”

"...he came out unscathed where others were swallowed up by the evil waves of repression." An excerpt from “Ten Decades” by publicist B. Efimov. The author creates an interesting metaphor about repression. The word "wave" is taken from one semantic field with the word “water”, i.e. it has a common “theme”. This is another advantage catch phrases- serve as a field for creating new meanings, interesting images, and the author’s unique style.

Kuchkova Elena Nikolaevna

Kopanitskaya Tatyana Gennadievna

Project topic

Surface tension.

Subject, class

physics Grade 10

Brief summary of the project

The project was developed as part of the physics program in 10th grade when studying the topic: Molecular physics. The project considers physical properties water, surface tension of a liquid, the phenomena of wetting and non-wetting, the meaning and role of these phenomena in the world around us. The goal of the project: to teach children to use the acquired knowledge not only in the educational and cognitive process, but also in Everyday life. During the course of the project, students use interdisciplinary connections, look for more effective ways to solve project problems, learn network communication on the Internet, and get acquainted with the features of design methodology training. The project is created on the basis of research, literature review, and the use of media resources. Organizing student activities during the project involves creating a final product (presentation, booklet) that reflects the results of research on a particular course topic. The project teaches you to consciously use knowledge and encourages its diversified application.

Planned learning outcomes

After completing the project, students will acquire the following skills:

subject
- describe and explain wetting and non-wetting as a physical phenomenon;
- conduct experiments to prove the existence of surface tension;
- give examples of the practical use of surface tension;
- explain the need for knowledge, the meaning and role of the studied phenomena in the world around us;
- use acquired knowledge and skills in practical activities and everyday life;

meta-subject
- conduct an independent search for information;
- perceive and independently evaluate information based on the acquired knowledge;

personal
- create a computer presentation;
- work in a team;
- respect different opinions;
- communicate effectively.

Questions guiding the project

Fundamental Question

Is it possible to get away with it?

Problematic issues

1. Why does the needle float on the surface of the water?

2. How to explain the origin of the saying “Water is off a duck’s back”?

3. How to wash clothes effectively?

Study questions

1. What properties does the surface layer of liquid have?

2. What is surface tension called?

3. Why does a drop of water spread on a clean table surface and not on a greasy surface?

4. Under what conditions does a liquid wet (not wet) the surface of a solid?

5. How will the surface tension of water change when soap is dissolved in it?

6. Does surface tension depend on the temperature of the liquid?

Project plan

At the first orientation lesson, the teacher, using a presentation, organizes a discussion of current problems within the framework of educational topic. Using the Brainstorming technology, the teacher, together with the students, formulates research problems and chooses a creative name for the project. Next, there is a discussion with schoolchildren of possible sources of information, issues of copyright protection, upcoming research, and an action plan for each participant in the project is developed. Students are then asked to divide into 3 groups, each of which will investigate one of the problems. Each group is given a research goal formulated by problematic questions.

Researching. Students collect and analyze information according to the following scheme:

Group 1 studies theoretical material, makes a model of the molecule, formulates the definition of surface tension;

Group 2 searches for information about the role of wetting and non-wetting in nature and the world around us;

Group 3 conducts research on the cleaning effects of powder and soap.

During the study, all groups compare and analyze the collected data and process the research results, which they prepare in the form of a presentation and booklet. Preliminary assessment of work. Based on the research results, students prepare for a presentation, where each group presents the results of their work. During preparation, the project leader evaluates the work of the groups in accordance with the criteria for assessing student work. Presentation of research results. The official presentation and defense of the results obtained takes place at the final discussion.

Project business card

Teacher publication

Teacher presentation to identify student ideas and interests

An example of a student project activity product

Student publication How to wash clothes

Come out dry from water get out/get away with it Razg. More often owls. past vr. Avoid deserved punishment; to remain unpunished (about cunning, dexterous people). With noun with value persons: teenager, young man... came out unscathed; to whom? a criminal, a violator... will not get away with it.

The case is being investigated successfully, and no one will be able to get away with it.

There were even two times when Vershinin himself was hanging by a thread, but he always knew how to unravel all this confusion... and always came out unscathed. (D. Mamin-Sibiryak.)

Pavlik... had the lucky ability to always get away with it. (V. Kataev.)

Educational phraseological dictionary. - M.: AST. E. A. Bystrova, A. P. Okuneva, N. M. Shansky. 1997 .

See what it means to “get away with it” in other dictionaries:

come out dry from water- See free... Dictionary of Russian synonyms and similar expressions. under. ed. N. Abramova, M.: Russian Dictionaries, 1999. get out of the water unscathed get rid of, free yourself Dictionary of Russians with ... Synonym dictionary

Come out dry from water

come out dry from water- Avoid deserved punishment; to remain unpunished (about cunning, dexterous people). As for the fact that someone got away with it, that’s strange to me too. S. Landau, On the edge of the ninth circle. He was always great at finding a way out of any situation...

come out dry from water- Remain unpunished, evade deserved punishment... Dictionary of many expressions

Get out / get away with it- Razg. Disapproved Avoid deserved punishment, remain unsullied, uncompromised in difficult and unpleasant situations. DP, 426, 661; BMS 1998, 90; SPP 2001, 22; SERGEEVA 2004, 205; BTS, 139, 172; Versh 6, 432… Big dictionary Russian sayings

Get out/get away with it Unscathed. More often owls. past vr. Avoid deserved punishment; to remain unpunished (about cunning, dexterous people). With noun with value persons: teenager, young man... came out unscathed; to whom? a criminal, a violator... will not get away with it... ... Educational phraseological dictionary

Get away with it- GET DRY FROM THE WATER. COME OUT DRY FROM WATER. Razg. Express Remain unpunished, avoid deserved punishment. Neither before nor after he had set his sights on someone else’s, but here, in a drunken shop, one trickster encouraged him to cheat with government-issued alcohol.... ... Phraseological Dictionary of the Russian Literary Language

go out- you/go, you/go; you/go; you/went, walked, walked; you/went; you/going; St. see also go out 1) a) Leave from where l., leave, leave what l. place, premises, limits of something. You/go from home, from the garden, from the subway. The troops left the city... Dictionary of many expressions

go out- I’ll go out, you’ll go out; go out; went out, walked, walked; came out; going out; St. 1. Leave from where, leave, leave some place. place, premises, limits of something. V. from home, from the garden, from the subway. The troops left the city. V. from the car. V. from the environment. V. through the door,... ... encyclopedic Dictionary

moisture - dry- get away with it dry water dry river dry wine dry milk dry ice dry alcohol dry ocean... Dictionary of oxymorons of the Russian language

Books

, Robin Andy, Kavet Gregg. Understanding the variety of cutlery is not so difficult. But what if you fall asleep at a meeting or get caught giving away a gift? The authors of this book explore dozens of awkward... Buy for 292 RUR
How to get away with it. The art of getting out of the most awkward situations in life, E. Robin, G. Cavet. Understanding the variety of cutlery is not so difficult. But what if you fall asleep at a meeting or get caught giving away a gift? The authors of this book explore dozens of embarrassing...

Understanding the variety of cutlery is not so difficult. But what if you fall asleep at a meeting or get caught giving away a gift? The authors of this book explore dozens of awkward situations in which any of us may find ourselves. With the help of clear illustrations and a whole range of methods and techniques, you will learn how to get out of various difficult situations. Everywhere and everywhere you will confidently resolve the situation, deftly extricating yourself from situations that could turn into a complete nightmare.

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Andy Robin, Gregg Kavet

SAVING FACE: How to Lie, Fake, and Maneuver Your Way

Out of Life's Most Awkward Situations

Originally published by Gallery Books, a division of Simon & Schuster Inc.

All rights reserved. No part of the electronic version of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means, including posting on the Internet or corporate networks, for private or public use without the written permission of the copyright owner.

If the book you purchased does not have a cover, you should be aware that the copy is stolen. In the publisher's reports, it appears as “unsold and destroyed,” and neither the author nor the publisher received any profits from the sale of the “stripped” book.

This book - piece of art. All names, characters, places, events and incidents are either invented by the author or used in a fictitious context. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or locations is purely coincidental.

We thank Tricia Boczkowski of Simon Spotlight Entertainmentmet for the project idea; our editor Patrick Price for improving it, and all those who helped us get out of awkward situations before we learned how to do it ourselves: Lindy, Anna, Roxanne, Peter, Jackson and Kirsten Larson.

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Andy Robin, Kavet Gregg
How to get away with it. The art of getting out of life's most awkward situations

Andy Robin, Gregg Kavet

SAVING FACE: How to Lie, Fake, and Maneuver Your Way

Out of Life's Most Awkward Situations

Originally published by Gallery Books, a division of Simon & Schuster Inc.

This book is a work of fiction. All names, characters, places, events and incidents are either invented by the author or used in a fictitious context. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or locations is purely coincidental.

Acknowledgments of the authors

Preface

Awkwardness is like pornography difficult to define, but easily recognized: cold sweat, stupor and the feeling that everyone is looking at you.

Ask anyone to list the ten worst moments of their life. Most likely you will be told about a bereavement and a couple of bouts of illness or acute pain, but there is a good chance that the remaining seven or eight will include disgusting, annoying, terrifying awkwardness.

All our lives we try to avoid awkward situations, but... we find ourselves in them again and again. We get stuck, don't know what to do, and end up saying and doing things that make everything worse.

The problem is that we weren't taught this. No one has ever systematically studied awkward moments or suggested easy ways to deal with them.

Nobody except us.

From our own experience, we have tried thousands of remedies that can help in such situations. Most of them turned out to be completely untenable. We were slapped, yelled at, sued, and expelled from everywhere. We lost our jobs, became estranged from our relatives, and had our sex life pretty much ruined. And all for your sake, dear reader.

But some methods still worked. On the pages of our book you will find specific recommendations on how to get out of all sorts of unpleasant situations. How to greet someone whose name you can't remember? How to evade responsibility by clogging your wife's parents' toilet? How to break up an affair with a colleague? How to return a car with a burned out engine to your neighbors?

So, even though awkward situations await you literally everywhere, you will no longer have an excuse to hide at home like some clean-shaven Ted Kaczynski 1
Theodore Kaczynski was an American mathematician, social critic, and terrorist known for his mail-in bomb campaign. An integral part of his image was a thick beard. – Note lane

Go out, communicate, work, live, desire and love. But always keep this book handy. Because you never know in advance at what point a situation might... um... turn awkward.

Introduction: Our Arsenal

The techniques described in the book suitable for anyone, from a brain-damaged simpleton to an unbridled genius.

However, all readers will benefit from learning a few techniques and then combining them into a system we call “our arsenal.”

Our arsenal

Lies

Lies should become your good friend. You will have to lie again and again, in small things and in big ways. Practice the art of lying.

Lie so that people believe you. If there's anything worse than not lying at all, it's lying unconvincingly.

Modern telecommunications equipment

Because the telephone frees us from personal confrontation, we will use it extensively throughout the book. But to maximize its capabilities, you will need to put a variety of modern gadgets at your service: an answering machine, voice mail, caller ID, a forwarding, waiting and selective call blocking system, as well as the STAR 69 multifunctional system.

Carefully study the capabilities of your phone. What is the maximum number of messages his voice mailbox can store? What is the connection code for the “anti-determinant”? In what places does your phone usually not receive reception? right moment Could you have been successfully “disconnected”?

Dejected look

Let this be your default facial expression. Looking dejected makes people forgive you for a lot of tactless or deadly stupid things you do. Practice this facial expression in front of a mirror. One of these thoughts will help you get into the right frame of mind: your mother has just died; you're already a week late major project; you are terminally ill. Situations like these cause the same internal torment that usually excuses irresponsible actions.

Lack of money

Money is a great thing. But for our purposes, lack of money is more useful. Well, or at least the appearance of it. Citing a lack of money, you can reduce prices for services, fire a housekeeper or kick out workers, save on a gift and cancel the agreement. To be even more convincing, complain often about the emergency expenses you have recently experienced. You lost your case in court. Your child has thrombophlebitis and requires treatment. Your car fell into a karst sinkhole. You need to excavate, reconstruct and replace the foundation of the house.

Scapegoats

Nothing relieves us of responsibility faster than having someone to blame on, be it a secretary, assistant, wife or husband. They don’t even have to really exist - the main thing is that they are guilty. Set the stage early by complaining about the scapegoat: “I have the worst secretary in the world! I need to find someone else. By the way, do you have a decent secretary in mind?” For more extreme cases, it is worth considering an identical twin.

So we have completed our arsenal. Keep it clean, tidy and ready for action. You'll need it soon.

1. Unhappy Hour: How to Survive Parties and Other Gatherings

God himself ordered We begin our book with an examination of a party - that planned sequence of absurd rituals designed specifically to confuse and confuse all those invited through a barbaric culling of antisocial elements. Arrival and departure, greetings and farewells, gifts, food, conversations and appearance - all this is regulated by a myriad of unwritten laws. If you make a slight mistake, the destructive gaze of the other guests will immediately turn on you, crushing your ego and echoing painful waves of shame in your soul.

If you hope to survive the party, your only option is to take these tips to heart. Learn the rules, practice the tricks, and visualize the path to escape now, without waiting for your “moment of truth” to arrive one fine holiday evening, many months later.

1. You are dressed too formally or not formally enough.

Thinking about what to wear, a person spends an average of 5 minutes a day. But when we go to a party, this time increases to five hours.

Sometimes there are hints in invitations, but unfortunately, they are usually very vague and misleading. Collocation evening dresses stands for: “We’re having a party. Don't come naked." Relaxed evening style means "dress like a schizophrenic." Black tie, creativity - the trickiest of all the tips. Are you invited to a Republican fundraiser or a gay pride parade?

But no matter what the invitation says, you will most likely miss the mark and will look either like a pompous snob or, on the contrary, a sloppy simpleton. And the only question is how to justify your appearance in this form.

Techniques

explain where you come from

Tell people you just got home from work. If you are dressed too pretentiously, then you are a big boss. If your outfit is not up to par, you - creative person: musician, sculptor, Richard Branson 2
Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson is a British entrepreneur, founder of the Virgin corporation, one of the seven richest people Great Britain. Known to the general public for his unconventional actions and extravagant appearance. – Note lane

explain where you are going

If people know who you really are, refer to where you're going after the event: a pool party, a debutante ball, a scavenger hunt. 3
A fashionable game in which participants must find and collect certain items in a limited amount of time. – Note lane

Or to the Grammy Awards.

Blame it on your health: “My doctor says that I have jugular vein sclerosis. He said that if I wore a tie, my blood would be on his hands. Literally." If you're dressed too formally, try this text: “My Achilles tendon is so worn out that these heels are the only thing keeping my foot from falling off my leg. Well, this robe is the only thing that suits them.”

turn the situation inside out

If you're dressed too casually, call other guests "prissy bores" and tell them to "relax." Yell: “People, what are you doing! It's a party!" Spill drinks on guests' jackets. Push them into the pool. Playfully rip off someone's tie and tie it around their head like a samurai headband.

2. You came without a gift

If at the entrance to your friend's house you are greeted tied to your mailbox air balloons, this is the first sign that something more than just a friendly gathering awaits you. And - to confirm your fears - no one comes into the house empty-handed: some carry a colored box, some a gift bag, and some a bottle! You look like an idiot, a bad friend and a cheapskate.

Techniques

get in on the action

Approach a group of people who have contributed to a generous gift and ask if you can contribute. Most likely, they will be glad to have the opportunity to reduce their expenses. Be sure to write your name large and legibly on the birthday card, and mention your gift several times while chatting with the birthday person.

think of a complementary gift

If no group is willing to help you out, or if participating in a group gift would cost more than what you don’t mind spending, try the idea of a matching gift. This is a kind of substitute that seems to be associated with a collective gift, but has the advantage that it does not need to be given immediately. For example, if several people chip in for a tennis racket, give the owner a note saying you are giving him a free tennis lesson.

This move will give your gift an aura of thoughtfulness and care, although in reality it does not smell like this.

Secret Santa
Remember, you are not Santa. You are Secret Santa. All you need is to bring something with you, at least something, and you will probably get something valuable in return. Wrap old magazines in gift paper. Stuff Lipton tea bags into a box. Grab a knitted hat from the lost and found.

When your gift is opened, do not forget to express your strong displeasure with everyone else. Suggest your own answer to the question: who among those present turned out to be the bad Santa?

look what's in your pockets

Cute pen? A folding knife? Almost new wallet? Cute key chain? If you're wearing a new sweater or pullover, take it off, grab the gift box from the table, and voila, you're a model of attentiveness!

What God sent
If there is a decent restaurant or market nearby, you can contribute to the table at the last minute. Well, what if there are none? If the only available source is a regular supermarket or a snack vending machine? The key to success is to attach your bullshit to something better. If someone was not too lazy to prepare a meat stew, start arranging pieces of bread around the dish. “Join” the boiled beans by sprinkling them with crispy chips. Stick candy bar pieces into the ice cream. And if someone asks what you brought, point vaguely in the direction of the dish you “added” and modestly say, “It turned out better than I thought!”

Extreme measures

Write a short, somber note indicating that you have made a contribution to a mythical charity on behalf of the hero of the occasion. The title should sound tragic: “Let’s help children suffering from liver cirrhosis” or “Save puppies.” If you have any questions, go into a coughing fit.

3. Are you at a loss when choosing a greeting: a hug, a kiss or a handshake?

You're invited to the party to a familiar couple. The hostess opens the door for you, and panic begins: What’s better – shake her hand, hug her, or maybe kiss her? She seems to be quite relaxed, but I don't know her well!..

Without any confidence, you try to fake an awkward hug and immediately stumble upon the hand extended for a handshake, so that it ends up sandwiched exactly between your torsos. You pull away abruptly, and your clumsy, convulsive gesture looks very unsightly.

Techniques

quarantine

The gold standard for anyone who doesn't want to kiss those with drooling, lipstick or foul-smelling mouths. However, it's also a great way to avoid a potentially awkward greeting and simply wave to the person.

When people approach, cover your mouth with your palm and say sadly: “I’m afraid I’ll infect you with the flu.” If this does not stop them, cough several times in warning or blow your nose deafeningly into some tiny chewed piece. If that doesn't help, you might have to tell them that you recently visited a bird market in Guangdong or a monkey nursery in Kinshasa.

be a leader, not a follower

To prevent the greeting from turning into a game of “who will chicken out first,” warn about your actions in advance. Having chosen the poison, let the victim know exactly what awaits him: open your arms for a hug, purse your lips for a kiss, or extend your hand in advance. If time or distance may prevent you from recognizing the message, voice your intention: “Now I will kiss you!” or “High five, old man!” Now I’ll shake your paw.”

collective greeting

If you have a lot of people to greet, try reaching everyone at once. Get everyone's attention with an energetic "Hello everyone!" Then look at the faces of those farthest from you, wave your hand and call out a few recognizable names: “Dave! I'm glad to see you! How are you, Sam? Mary! Susie! Joey! Just look, everything is here! This is great! Wow!"

in the heat of battle

If possible, find something useful to do that keeps your hands busy: grill meat, cook, pour drinks, soothe a crying child. In this situation, you can get by with a greeting smile. Moreover, everyone will quickly move away from you until you ask for help.

Cool pepper handshake
Sometimes the problem arises even when both parties choose to shake hands. This gesture has many variations, and the most labor-intensive of them is a complex sequence of strange manipulations with the fingers and palms, which is almost impossible to master unless you buy or sell large quantities of “dope.” If you suspect that there is a “cool pepper” in front of you, then, in order to avoid embarrassment and confusion with your fingers, hand it to him in advance and with enthusiasm. clenched fist, which should also be greeted with a fist. By ending the fist bump with a guttural "Yea," you're signaling that there's no need for further finger waving, little finger clasping, or other annoying hand games.

4. You forgot someone's name

You enter the room, which is full of your friends, and you start greeting each individually: “Hi, Grace! Great, Terence! How is it, Ted? And then your gaze lands on... that guy. The one, short, with thick eyebrows and slightly affected by eczema... You worked with him for eight years. He still has plenty of cats at home. Damn!.. Yes, you should know his name a hundred pounds!

Techniques

universal appeal

Let it be a baby, a dude, a guy, an old man, a tiger, a friend, a lady, a big boy - or even Miss Cool. The main thing is to sound convincing. And to do this, openly use such words when addressing people whose names you definitely know, for example, your wife or boss. If there is no one suitable nearby, start calling everyone kids, dudes and buddies and only then approach the mysterious anonymous person. And the word “tiger” will suddenly sound like an expression of friendly affection, which, of course, did not spend the night there.

tactile contact

A memory lapse can be compensated for by a touch, pat, hug, handshake, kiss, or playful scuffle.

create the appearance of participation

Even the vaguest references to shared memories can serve as an excellent cover if you voice them in a heartfelt, soulful tone. Talk about that wonderful fishing trip. Ask how his wonderful cats are doing. Better yet, share details from your life: your grandmother can’t do without lithium now, your niece married a non-Christian, and on your last photo Ultrasound of the esophagus, some suspicious dark spots. If possible, use the formula: “You are now one of the most important people in my life".

try to get information

Exchange addresses Email, compare photos on the license, tell each other your childhood nicknames, or ask your interlocutor why his parents chose that particular name for him.

If you manage to find out the necessary information, do not rush to use it immediately. You should wait a little, and then loudly and confidently address the person by name.

You made a mistake in your name
An annoying option because you almost remembered the name and would like to receive the trust they deserve. You can make a mistake in stress or vowel length, as is the case with names Alicia And Andrea. If you don't dare give a rough idea, try to make up a funny nickname from the part of the name that you're sure of. For example, try Sri Man instead of Srivastava And Lady A- instead of Alicia. You can use a surname (although with anthroponyms like Srivastava Megavasartavi this obviously won't work).

You blurted out “nice to meet you” to a friend
Realizing that your previous encounters have not affected a single neuron in your brain, a person may be offended. To avoid the problem, instead of “Nice to meet you!” Every time you say “Glad to see you!” – even if it seems to you that this is the first meeting. If you have already blurted out “Very nice!” and noticed that all the color had drained from the face of the offended interlocutor, try to rehabilitate yourself by continuing the phrase: “It’s very nice... to meet you here!” Such a turn suggests that you have already met, but in this setting – for the first time. Support your justification by saying why this place is so special. For example: “It’s great to meet you here...at the party where we can finally relax and chat.” Or this: “It’s very nice to meet you here in the technology park, where we can see how our country works!”

decoy

Complain to your interlocutor that you cannot remember the name of one of those present. Would he be so kind as to help you out by performing the full introduction ritual? Your task is to hear how the person will pronounce yours Name. By the way, asking for a pseudo-favor will also bring you additional points into the “soul friend” box.

5. You missed the mark on your gender/status

Pregnancy- such a wonderful and life-affirming state that even busy strangers are tempted to stop and note this fact. Well-meaning questions like “Is this the first?” will usually elicit a smile and a cheerful—though not very original—answer.

Unless the person who asked the question mistakenly mistook the fat deposits for the fetus.

Let me remind you: the fetus is a source of pride and a living symbol of maternal love. But fat deposits are a source of shame.

And if their volume is so large that it creates the appearance of pregnancy, then it is also a symbol of late-night overeating on ice cream and unused fitness club memberships.

What follows from this? Never rush to classify people into one category or another until they talk about it themselves. An older man holding the hand of a teenage girl may not be a grandfather at all. A stocky, short-haired longshoreman will probably pee while sitting down and will ask his boyfriend to clean up your face if you say otherwise. And two slender men holding hands could well be brothers, Siamese twins, or Italians.

If the damage has already been done, you can always try one of the following tactics.

How to get away with it. Kavet Gregg - How to get away with it. The art of getting out of life's most awkward situations

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