Lifestyle 2 You are what you drink This article appeared in the Lifestyle section of The Daily Express and it suggests that you can tell a lot about a person from the kind of coffee they drink. 4) Before you read, discuss the following. Do you think a person's preferred drink can tell you anything about their personality? Ask three people in your class which of the following types of coffee they prefer. ated caf filter espresso latte decaffe black iced instant re cappuccino none of them Do you think differently about anyone now you know what type of coffee they like? Glossary 11a shot of: a small amount of 2 wimpish: weak and frightened 3 speak their mind: say what they think 4 decaf: short for decaffeinated 5 dip your toe in the water: cautiously try a new thing 6 take the plunge: make a commitment 7 shies away from: avoids 8 the cutting edge: the latest, most modern (fashion, technology ete) 9 no-nonsense: practical, functional, business-like 10 flighty: unreliable 11 no-frills: no-nonsense, practical, functional 12 to click (with someone): to like (someone) from the first moment 2) As you read, match the words from the article 1-9 with their meanings a 1 workwise a) improve 2 homely b) attitude, philosophy 3. aspirational ©) extrovert, full of life 4 etiquette 4) determined, focused 5 enhance e) prefer, like 6 outlook f)_as far as work is concerned 7 bubbly 9) ambitious 8 favour h) home-loving 9 single-minded _i)_ politeness, correct behaviour 3) Which coffee drinker ‘has a bubbly personality? 2's frightened of commitment but believes in true love? 3 doesn't care what others think? 4is practical, honest, open and loyal? 5 is a home-loving person who speaks their mind? 6 is easily bored? 7 is unreliable and always on the move? 8 hates confrontation and goes with the flow? 9 likes time to think things through? 10 believes in politeness and social rules? 11 puts their career ahead of home life and may seem a little dull? 12 has a balanced approach to life? 4) Now discuss the following. 1 How true is this survey for you and your class? Do you usually read surveys like this? Are they revealing or rubbish? 3. Do you believe in horoscopes? Is a Gemini (born between 21 May and 20 June) really different from a Capricorn (22 December-19 January)? 4. Chinese Astrology suggests that your character comes from the year of your birth. For example, a Goat (born in 1979 or 1991) is friendly but easily led, a ‘Monkey (1980 or 1992) is intelligent but untidy and a Buffalo (1985 or 1997) is reliable but stubborn. Is this true? 5) A newspaper has asked you to do a similar article based on one of the themes below. In groups, choose one of the themes and then come up with five different categories (for example, music might include rock and roll, hip hop, folk, classical and jazz). clothes food music hobbies films sport a Write sentences for each category. Use language from the article and the following. People who like ... are... and They often... but never b_ Now try your survey with the other groups. Ask them which of your five categories they like best. Then explain what their choices mean.Ieee URN Lifestyle {| ESPRESSO | The drink: A strong coffee made by forcing hot water through crushed coffee be: || Judi's verdict: I°s a drink that’s over 4 quickly, so the drinker isn’t necessarily a very sociable person of, atleast, tends to ‘get bored easily and moves on quickly from situations, Espresso drinkers can be loners and certainly have attitudes — they might be sarcastic and aggressive if pushed, When it comes to relationships, 4 they're tough and know exactly what they want, Workwise, they're always trying to achieve something they can't quite reach, LATTE | The drink: A shot of espresso with plenty of milk, often served in a glass. Judi’s verdict: A nice, cosy type of person who doesn’t like risk or danger. A homely sort whois likely to be loyal to their family or partner. An ideal date for a Latte drinker would probably be a night in oon the sofa with a movie ~ and a latte! ‘They like comfortable surroundings and Jong chats with good friends, Anyone who orders a decaf latte is worryingly ‘wimpish, but probably an individual who will openly speak their mind, The {question is, would anyone be listening? DECAF ‘The drink: Coffee without the caffeine. Judi’s verdict: A worrier — not just about 1 their health. Decaf drinkers feel scared by alot of things in life and though they will © Dally Express What your choice of coffee says about you Are you a frappuccino poser or an espresso loner? TV's body language expert Judi James tells JAMES MOORE how the coffee you drink reveals more than you think 4ip their toes into the water when it comes to new experiences, they rarely take the plunge long-term. This person Tikes t0 20 ‘with the flow, to follow the crowd, but shies away from confrontation. When it comes to relationships they are often, commitment-phobes although they do need other people and are always searching for the perfect relationship. CAFETIERE ‘The drink: Served in a glass container with a plunger for filtering out the solids. Judi’s verdict: It's all to do with the ‘gadget rather than the coffee. This is a person obsessed with appearances. ‘They're also someone who Tikes to see themselves on the way up—an aspirational person, but one who likes etiquette and rules. The eafetiere drinker likes to be thought of as stylish and a bit continental. When it comes to relationships, they will choose a partner to enhance their status ‘CAPPUCCINO ‘The drink: Made with heated milk with froth on the top and often a sprinkling of chocolate Judi’s verdict: A lively extrovert with an ‘optimistic outlook on life. Like the coffee ‘hey are bubbly but not shallow. Cappuccino drinkers aren't unduly worried bout being atthe cutting edge of fashion bat they do like having nice objects and attractive people around them, They are sexy and tactile — especially if they're the type to sprinkle their own chocolate on top. They have a balanced approach to life. BLACK COFFEE ‘The drink: A large cup of coffee — taken without milk. Judi’s verdiet; This is a no-nonsense drink that reflects the people who drink it. Black coffee drinkers are likely to be practical, decisive and business-like Some people might find them a little dull, bat, in fact they are individuals with some sophistication and probably focused on their career rather than leisure and home life. In relationships this is a person who is confident and happy to take the lead. FRAPPUCCINO ‘The drink: Any variation on iced coffee. ‘Abit of a poser. They Tike {o say atthe cutting edge of the coffee market as inthe rest of life. When new tends appear they are likely to follow and. see themselves as trend-setters, There's a chance people will see them as abit style ‘over substance. Athome they favour modern décor over antiques. They're also abit flighty friendships and relationships tend to come and go. Frappuccino drinkers are social butterflies who shy away from long-term relationships ~ they want to keep moving. INSTANT ‘The drink: Just add water and/or milk to the granules. Judi's verdict: This is a no-frills type of person, somebody who takes Tie as it ‘comes or wants to appear that way. They like a laugh, They tend to get a lift easily and are honest and open. Instant drinkers like the simple pleasures of life, like ‘going to the pub, but they aren’t that adventurous in their career. In relationships they are likely to be loyal but may not provide a huge amount of excitement, FILTER ‘The drink: Made by slowly pouring hot water through crushed coffee beans in a coffee filter. Judi’s verdict: An individualist who ddoesn's worry about kudos or what others think. They are single-minded and know ‘what they want from life. But they Tike ‘ime to think things over. They don’t enjoy being putin high-pressure situations but are thorough in their work and will see a Job through. Filter drinkers have a strong personality and as far as relationships go, if someone doesn’t cick straight away they aren't going to be bothered LETTE TTT