Part 1
Social media
Which social media websites do you use? [Why?]
The websites that I usually use are Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. I use them because it’s the easiest way that everyone can contact their friends, family and acquaintances and be in touch with them.I think it's a good way to know that they are okay or if they need something.
How much time do you spend on social media sites? [Why?]
The time I spend on social media depends on the things I’m looking for and the planned activities I have in my day.Sometimes, I spend more time than I should because I find things to buy or post things to sell and respond to many messages, and that all takes a lot of time.
What kind of information about yourself have you put on social media? [Why?]
The things that I publish on my pages have to do with the landscapes that I capture with my cell phone on the different trips I take.I like to share the images of the things that I see and that seem beautiful to me.
Is there anything you don't like about social media? [Why?]
Social networks, just as they connect people, can also separate them.It is very common for people to annoy each other for information they discover through social media.
Couples break up, families get upset or offended so easily. I think that the concept of a ‘private life’ stopped being private since the appearance of social media.
Part 2
Describe something you liked very much which you bought for your home.
From the moment I started living alone, one of the things I always set out to buy was a washing machine.
Before doing so, for years I had my clothes washed in the laundromat and it bothered me a lot that they did not always return all the clothes that I had left because they were lost in the washing, drying or folding process.
Also, you can never be sure that they won't mix up your clothes with someone else's, as on several occasions they also gave me clothes that were not mine.
So the moment I acquired my own washing machine, I was very happy about it. In order to decide which one to buy, I did some research on the internet to choose the right washing machine for me. So the brand, capacity, features, and price had to match my needs.
After doing a detailed analysis, I realized that the Samsung washers are the most advanced here, since in addition to spinning the clothes, it also has the drying function.
That last function was very important in my decision, since I live in a humid area, where it often rains.
But that feature was not the only thing that convinced me to buy it because my washing machine also has the appealing feature of saving energy and using less water.
Once I knew which one I wanted, I located the mall that sold it and went to buy my washing machine.
It has been 5 years since then and it has made my life much easier.
So far it has never broken down or given me any maintenance problems.
It is a very beautiful white washing machine, its size is ideal for the place where I have it installed, its capacity is exactly what I need and it is completely automatic, so I just have to put the clothes in and put the detergent, and it does the rest.
And when the wash cycle ends, the clothes are almost dry. That is why I love it so much that I call it "the queen of my house".
You should say:and explain why you liked it so much.
- what you bought
- when and where you bought it
- why you chose this particular thing
From the moment I started living alone, one of the things I always set out to buy was a washing machine.
Before doing so, for years I had my clothes washed in the laundromat and it bothered me a lot that they did not always return all the clothes that I had left because they were lost in the washing, drying or folding process.
Also, you can never be sure that they won't mix up your clothes with someone else's, as on several occasions they also gave me clothes that were not mine.
So the moment I acquired my own washing machine, I was very happy about it. In order to decide which one to buy, I did some research on the internet to choose the right washing machine for me. So the brand, capacity, features, and price had to match my needs.
After doing a detailed analysis, I realized that the Samsung washers are the most advanced here, since in addition to spinning the clothes, it also has the drying function.
That last function was very important in my decision, since I live in a humid area, where it often rains.
But that feature was not the only thing that convinced me to buy it because my washing machine also has the appealing feature of saving energy and using less water.
Once I knew which one I wanted, I located the mall that sold it and went to buy my washing machine.
It has been 5 years since then and it has made my life much easier.
So far it has never broken down or given me any maintenance problems.
It is a very beautiful white washing machine, its size is ideal for the place where I have it installed, its capacity is exactly what I need and it is completely automatic, so I just have to put the clothes in and put the detergent, and it does the rest.
And when the wash cycle ends, the clothes are almost dry. That is why I love it so much that I call it "the queen of my house".
Part 3
Discussion topics:
Creating a nice home
A house that is too sober, is not cozy, it does not have that personal touch of the owner and can seem as cold as a waiting room in a doctor's office.
That is why I believe that people decide to buy many things for their home – to personalize their space.
But, there are many alternative options to decorate your home, such as making the objects with which it will be adorned with your own hands. DIY decorating projects are very popular.
It may be that a person chooses to have their house with few decorations, a limited amount of furniture, or walls simply painted white, without a single floor covering just because it is more practical for them.
Also, if it isn’t your own home and you are just renting, one day you will move and probably have to leave everything or a lot of things behind.
Discussion topics:
Creating a nice home
Why do some people buy lots of things for their home?
The way to make a home cozy is to have things that make it look more pleasant. Paintings dress the walls, plants give life to spaces, rugs adorn the floors and furniture is an important part of making people feel comfortable.A house that is too sober, is not cozy, it does not have that personal touch of the owner and can seem as cold as a waiting room in a doctor's office.
That is why I believe that people decide to buy many things for their home – to personalize their space.
Do you think it is very expensive to make a home look nice?
Decorating a house can be very expensive if you choose to buy the objects in prestigious department stores where the items they sell are high-end brands and quite expensive.But, there are many alternative options to decorate your home, such as making the objects with which it will be adorned with your own hands. DIY decorating projects are very popular.
Why don't some people care about how their home looks?
I think that the way of seeing things depends on the circumstances of each person.It may be that a person chooses to have their house with few decorations, a limited amount of furniture, or walls simply painted white, without a single floor covering just because it is more practical for them.
Also, if it isn’t your own home and you are just renting, one day you will move and probably have to leave everything or a lot of things behind.
In what ways is living in a flat/apartment better than living in a house?
I once heard a friend say in a conversation that she preferred to live in an apartment because of the security. She used to travel a lot and could just close her door and go on a long trip.She said that living in an apartment made her life easier, since the maintenance staff takes full charge of the communal services and the green areas, the pool, the garbage and everything in general.
Do you think homes will look different in the future?
I believe that the houses may have important changes in their structure and look different in the future, according to the characteristics of the area in which they are built.Technological advances and innovative construction techniques mean that in construction engineers have achieved buildings in spaces where before it would never been believed possible to build something.
So, in the future, I think housing and many other types of structures will look very different from what they look like today.
Do you agree that the kinds of homes people prefer change as they get older?
I totally agree that the type of space where a person lives can change as their physical capacities dictate, which can be directly linked to their age.It is not the same to live in a house with several floors and many stairs as it is to live in a house with only one floor.
Therefore, an elderly person, for example, might prefer to live in a house without stairs. Or they may prefer to live in a nice compact apartment which is easier to get around and maintain.
It makes sense that our accommodation needs evolve as we go through life, like many other things like clothes, food, and so on.