concoct
Good communication
heedless
trifles
Code-switching
copious
save face (idiom)
complaining
to make (a food or drink) by mixing different things together. 2 : to invent or develop (a plan, story, etc.) especially in order to trick or deceive someone
useless emotion/burden
not paying carefull attention
adjusting one's style of speech, appearance, behavior, and expression in ways that will optimize the comfort of the others in exchange for fair treatment, quality service, and employment opportunities
very large in amount or number
a thing of little value or importance
1) preparation (on purpose): continual research. Building an account from which to draw. 2) fascination: it ticks, fascinated people want to know what makes it tick. Turn frustration into fascination. 3) sensitivity: being touched, being moved by the activities of others as well as those of ourselves. 4) knowledge: gather knowledge (journal)
to avoid having other people lose respect for oneself.