Intro
1. Learn Vocabulary - Learn some new vocabulary before you start the lesson.
2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.
The right thing to do is often the hardest thing to do. You can run away from the problem like a coward. Or you can man up and do what is required of you even though you don’t want to.
When you man up, you find the courage and strength to do what you have to do. Usually, when someone has to man up to do something, it means they are being immature and need to act like an adult.
Jason recently canceled his wedding, which caused his fiance Devan to break up with him. Now he’s acting strangely at the office. See if Marni can convince him to man up and get his girl back.
3. Watch - Watch the video without reading the dialog.
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Dialog
1. Listen and Read - Listen to the audio and read the dialog at the same time.
2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.
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Jason: Paperwork.
Marni: Wow, you’re a full day early. Thanks, Jason. It seems weird to ask, maybe, but how are you doing?
Jason: Fine.
Marni: Yeah? Because I know that Devan’s taking this breakup pretty hard, and I just want you to know if you need to talk, I’m here for you.
Jason: Man works. Man doesn’t talk.
Marni: OK.
Jason: Oh, who am I kidding, Marni? I’m a wreck. I screwed it up with Devan and I don’t know how to fix it. You have to help me.
Marni: Jason, I think you just need to man up.
Jason: That’s what I was trying to do.
Marni: Well, manning up doesn’t mean you can’t be sensitive or show emotions. It just means you have to be responsible and take charge of your feelings. You need to act like a grownup.
Jason: How do I do that?
Marni: Huh. Well, you can start by getting off the floor.
Jason: Alright.
Marni: Then just show Devan how you feel about her.
Jason: She won’t even talk to me. She’s so mad.
Marni: That’s why you don’t just talk to her. You need to do a grand gesture.
Jason: Like this?
Marni: No. You need to show her that you’re going to be there for her and you’re not gonna run away when you get scared.
Jason: But I’m so scared.
Marni: Well, you just need to man up and own those emotions.
Jason: You’re right.
Marni: I’m gonna let you think about that one.
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Discussion
Jason is acting strangely at work. He doesn’t want to talk at all. He seems emotionless.
Marni asks him if he is OK. She knows Devan was upset by her breakup with Jason. He says he is fine and walks off.
A moment later, Jason returns and tells Marni that he is a wreck. She says he just needs to man up and show Devan how he feels. She suggests a grand gesture. Jason says she’s right, but doesn’t appear ready stop acting immature just yet.
Have you ever had to man up and do something hard?
Comments
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Candy, hello. I used to be very shy when it comes to speak in public , but on doing so I have gained so much confidence in myself that now they have to gag my mouth to silence me. I am glad that you man up and accept the challenge ,so don´t be nervous ,you are smart and intelligent ,others can learn from you. |
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I hope Jason man up and confabulate with Devan. They were such a great couple. In these days I often man up, owing to the fact of holding speeches in front of classmates and the teacher. It’s a strain on one’s nerves, but when I regret it’s too late, because I always stand there with loads of eyes on me. |
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on balance , I remember my first love (if I can call it love)because at that time I was so naive and I didn’t even know him thoroughly but I used to love his smile and his behaviour .I guess he knew that I have a crush on him and it seemed also he had a thing too but he never proposed me for a date or sth I don’t know why mabe he wanted to man up but I myself manned up |
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Morocco |
i m a man but i cry |
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Belarus |
Or another short question in the chat “h…y?” |
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Belarus |
I meant “asl” the main question in the chatrooms (except of the question about webcam) |
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have you ever heard the question in chat like “asl?” |
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and there are lots of brave and vulgar people to talk with |
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Oh chatrooms here’s the typical chatroom diagolgue ” hey, where are you from , how old are you, do you have a webcam?” “I said no private you freak”
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at least there is no need to type symbols to send a message. |
