1.2 Non-violent communication Flashcards
the ability to tolerate criticism or hardship without being easily offended.
He developed t_____ s_____ after years of working in a high-pressure job.
Politicians need t_____ s_____ to handle constant public scrutiny.
thick skin
to cause someone to feel extremely annoyed or frustrated.
His constant whistling d_____ m_____ u_____ t_____ w_____.
The never-ending paperwork d_____ m_____ u_____ t_____ w_____.
drives me up the wall
to annoy or irritate someone persistently.
Her constant complaining really g_____ u_____ m_____ s_____.
The way he chews his food loudly g_____ u_____ m_____ s_____.
gets under my skin
to release pent-up emotions or stress, often by engaging in a relaxing activity.
After a long day at work, he likes to l_____ o_____ s_____ by going for a run.
She l_____ o_____ s_____ by venting to her best friend.
let off steam
to suddenly express anger or frustration, often verbally or physically.
When stressed, he tends to l_____ o_____ at his colleagues.
She l_____ o_____ at the waiter after receiving the wrong order.
lash out
to suppress or hide one’s emotions instead of expressing them.
He tends to b_____ u_____ his feelings, which only makes things worse.
Instead of talking about it, she b_____ u_____ her anger.
bottle up
to pretend to be brave or unaffected in a difficult situation.
Even though she was nervous, she p_____ o_____ a b_____ f_____ and delivered the speech.
He p_____ o_____ a b_____ f_____ after losing the game.
put on a brave face
to create a loud or dramatic disturbance, often in public.
She m_____ a s_____ when she realized her order was wrong.
made a scene
to confess or share something that has been bothering you.
I finally got the issue o_____ m_____ c_____ and felt much better.
off my chest
to pause and consider a situation from a distance before acting.
When things get overwhelming, it’s good to t_____ a s_____ b_____.
take a step back
he overall context or long-term view of a situation.
It’s important to focus on t_____ b_____ p_____ rather than minor details.
the bigger picture
to consider something in a way that reveals its true importance or value.
Talking to someone who’s been through similar struggles can p_____ t_____ i_____ p_____.
put things into perspective
