How culture affects sadness 你是F人或T人

🐱Summary

This article explores how culture influences the way people feel and express sadness. The story begins with Helen, an Englishwoman whose baby sister died when she was three. Despite moving to Denmark, one of the happiest places in the world, her sadness remained. This made her reflect on how British culture discourages emotional expression, especially sadness.

Are you unhappy at work? 如何擺脫社畜

We spend so much of our day working. How can we ensure our job doesn't make us miserable? It takes more than just money and conditions. While pay and conditions matter, we should be concerned about issues like burnout, strict deadlines, and unhealthy working culture, especially in the UK.

Social media and teenage health 活網仔

This article explores the risks of social media to teenage health, focusing on how platforms like Snapchat and TikTok may negatively affect adolescents' mental wellbeing. Research has shown that adolescents who spend more than three hours a day on social media have double the risk of depression and anxiety.

Marriage Story 婚姻故事

1. Men are less likely to share how they feel with others, whereas women tend to express their emotions more freely.

古蹟 preserve historical buildings

Both articles highlight growing concerns over historical buildings in Preston, UK falling into disrepair, facing fire risks, vandalism, and becoming dangerous to the public.

Cities of the future

This dialogue explores the future of cities and the challenges urban planners face as more people migrate to cities, especially in developing countries. While mega-cities continue to grow, especially in the Global South, cities in wealthier nations are looking for ways to improve the quality of life.

Shops could be forced to accept cash in future

A report by the UK Treasury Committee has raised concerns about the decreasing acceptance of cash payments in shops and services, warning that vulnerable groups including the elderly and people with learning difficulties may be excluded if the trend continues. 

online learning 線上課程

1. What are some reasons in-person education may lead to better academic performance?

出色 with flying colors

"With flying colors" can be used in many situations beyond exams. It generally means to succeed brilliantly or perform exceptionally well in any challenge, task, or competition.

好難 hard work

🐂Acing a test takes hard work, dedication, and time.

🐃People of all ages need to stay emotionally healthy, but setting boundaries requires hard work and consistency.