Words to know

look good on someone

become more likeable over time

start to doubt a decision you've made

Step 1 of 5

Listen first

No text yet. Listen for who, where and what goes wrong.

GeorgeElif

Practice · 3 min

Take George's part first, then Elif's. George guesses fast and cheerfully; Elif gets flatter with each wrong guess. Copy her exaggerated "Second, third and fourth thoughts." and George's firm, kind "It really suits you."

  1. GeorgeHey, Elif. Wait, something's different. Did you get new glasses?
  2. ElifNo. Same glasses as always.
  3. GeorgeOkay. New jacket, then?
  4. ElifGeorge, I've had this jacket for three years.
  5. GeorgeI know something changed. Are you wearing makeup?
  6. ElifI cut off twenty centimeters of hair this morning. It's now above my ears.
  7. GeorgeThat's it. Sorry, the light in here is terrible. Turn around.
  8. ElifPlease be honest. I think I've made a huge mistake.
  9. GeorgeWhy? What happened?
  10. ElifI showed the stylist a photo. She made it much shorter than the photo.
  11. GeorgeSo you're having second thoughts?
  12. ElifSecond, third and fourth thoughts. I cried in the car.
  13. GeorgeOkay, honestly? It really suits you. It makes your face look brighter.
  14. ElifYou're only saying that because you're my brother.
  15. GeorgeI'm your brother. I'd tell you if it looked bad. Remember your perm in 2015?
  16. ElifPlease don't remind me. You called me a poodle for a month.
  17. GeorgeExactly. This is not a poodle. It looks like you did it on purpose.
  18. ElifHmm. Maybe it'll grow on me.
  19. GeorgeGive it a week. And tell Mom it was your idea.

Say it today

Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.