Unit 1 Language summary

Nouns Adjectives Communication Time expressions

job applicant immediate catch up with (someone) all the time
methods of communication relevant contact (someone) constantly
networking instant message (IM) every once in a while
(valuable) possession Describing personality keep in touch normally
rsum aggressive lose touch (with someone) occasionally
annoying make calls over the Internet
Social networking arrogant send text messages Expressions
instant messaging (IM) eccentric talk on a cell phone bother (someone)
online debate intelligent talk on a landline . . . but in a nice way . . .
online profile laid-back text (someone) Can you say no to . . . ?
response narrow-minded use instant messaging get an invite (= invitation)
social network open-minded
Using social networking have extreme views
social networking site pushy
sites I dont mind people who
speed-friending relaxed
are . . .
speed-friending event self-confident check out (someone or
Is it fair . . . ?
sensitive something)
It is (not) fair to . . .
sweet log in
Its no big deal.
talkative post (obnoxious comments /
take (something) personally
thoughtful photos)
talk about (someone) behind
touchy see what (someone) is up to
(his / her) back
weird update (my) profile
Oh, thats awkward.
unfriend
What can I say?
Verbs
Formal verbs
behave
accuse (someone) of (doing)
beware
(something)
fit in
deny (doing) something
judge
obtain (something)
network
promote (something)
recruit
reject (something)
win (a prize or contest)
regret (doing) (something)
withhold (something) from
(someone)

Talking about habits Linking with And, But, and So

How do you normally catch up with your friends? By phone? And whys that?
I tend to text when Im taking my lunch break. But why do they do it?
Mostly I call on my cell.
Occasionally, Ill get invites from people, but I dont respond. Contrasting ideas in writing
My kids are constantly texting. On the one hand, employers need workers who will fit into
My sister regularly calls me after dinner. the company.
On the other hand, an online profile is for friends.
Questions with answers A rsum is for employers. However, an online profile is for
How often do you tend to use email? Every day? friends.
When do you update your profile? On the weekends? A rsum is for employers, whereas an online profile is for
friends.
Finding out or checking information While there are reasons to check an online profile, it is not
And whys that? fair to do this.
But you emailed her, right?

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