Life of Teenagers

Cultural differences
By Eigopass

Situation Stephen was sitting at the dining room table enjoying his usual morning eggs and a
cup of coffee when he noticed something that made his food hard to swallow. Saaya, his
daughter, came downstairs wearing a super short skirt and a half cut tank top that exposed her
entire stomach. In disbelief, he told his daughter to go upstairs immediately to change but she
was adamant on wearing what she had on. As much as he tried to convince her to wear
something more appropriate, his efforts were in vain.
POP QUIZ:
1. Why did Stephen suddenly have a hard time finishing his breakfast?
2. Is the story happening during dinner, breakfast, lunch, or brunch?
3. What was wrong with Saayas attire? (attire = clothes)
4. Did Saaya end up changing her clothes?

Stephen:
Saaya:
Stephen:
Saaya:

What in the world are you wearing!?

What? A lot of the girls at my school are wearing this today.
Dont lie to me! I dont think your school would allow this. Are you serious?
Dad! We have a school rehearsal for a performance that will be held next month. I told you

Stephen:

about it remember? This is the costume that we were given.

You have got to be kidding me! This is the costume that was chosen for a school event? Thats

Saaya:
Stephen:

hard for me to swallow.

If you dont believe me, you can call my teacher Mrs. Tanaka and ask her to verify my story.
Ughh Can you at least bring it to school and change into it there? I cant stomach the idea of

Saaya:
Stephen:
Saaya:
Stephen:

you wearing that.

Dad, you have to relax. Im not a child anymore.
I know... Sometimes, I feel you are growing up too fast.
I love you too dad.
Instead of taking the train, can I at least drive you to school?

Why is Saaya wearing a super short skirt and a half cut top?
What can Stephen do if he wants to know if Saayas story checks out or not?
What does youve got to be kidding me mean?

VOCABULARY WORDS:
HOMEWORK: PLEASE WRITE A SENTENCE WITH ALL WORDS BELOW :
hard to swallow
1.

be

1.

be

2. I find that hard to swallow.

adamant
1.

Why are you being so adamant about it? :

appropriate
1.

2.

Appropriate language should be used in the classroom. :

in vain

I tried in vain to persuade him to accept the job offer.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: EVERY STUDENT SHOULD ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS PRIVATELY AND DISCUSS
THE VARYING ANSWERS.
1.

2.

Do you think parents should pay all the cost of attending college for children?