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Why do we lie? And how often are you lied to? Well, sorry to break it to you, but it’s probably more than you think. People lie to avoid punishment, for personal gain or because they get a kick out of it. Basically there are lots of reasons that people lie (and everybody does it).

Sky News from the UK interviewed Trump supporters who explained why they planned to vote for him. The interviews were conducted before the election but the video was published after it and provides statistics about the results of the election. Washington Post: The Fact Checker’s ongoing database of the false or misleading claims made by…

“Small talk” refers to casual, light conversation about common or trivial matters, often used to socialize, break the ice, or establish a rapport. It’s not about delving into deep or personal topics, but rather about creating a comfortable atmosphere for interaction.

Get ready to make some tough choices (in English!) this week! Using fun “Would you rather…?” questions, we’ll practice expressing our opinions, giving reasons, and maybe even predicting our friends’ answers.

We’ll be using story dice again, but instead of using Dan Harmon’s Story Circle, we’ll be using a simplified version of “Nelson’s 9 Steps for Story Writing” to wrote short stories about travel adventures.