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DESCRIBING PEOPLE

DESCRIBING PEOPLE. When describing a person , there are several aspects you can mention . The main ones are: Appearance Personality. But there is a lot more you can say to offer a complete picture. You can also mention :. 1. Clothes. 4. Hobbies. 2. Behaviour.

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DESCRIBING PEOPLE

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  1. DESCRIBING PEOPLE

  2. Whendescribing a person, there are severalaspectsyou can mention. Themainones are: • Appearance • Personality

  3. Butthereis a lot more you can saytooffer a complete picture. You can alsomention: 1. Clothes 4. Hobbies 2. Behaviour 5. Occupation 3. Habits 6. Biographicaldetails

  4. Ifyoywanttotalkaboutsomeone’sappearance, here are someimportantaspectsyoucouldmention: • Hair • Eyes • Build • Complexion • Mouth • Nose • Face • Hairstyle • Dress • Age

  5. Whendealingwithpersonality, there are manypossibleadjectivestochoose. Here are just a few of them: • Generous • Selfish • Kind • Rude • Outgoing • Shy • Hardworking • Lazy • Humble • Arrogant • Moody • Optimistic • Impulsive

  6. AvoidusingVERY beforeadjectivesallthe time. Chooseanotheroptionfromthelistinstead: • really • quite • rather • a little / a bit • pretty • slightly • extremely • absolutely

  7. NoticethatRATHERisusedbeforenegativeorsurprisingcharacteristics, whereasQUITEisusedbeforepositiveones! He’squitetall meansthathe’s taller thanaverage He’srathertall meanshisheightisnot quite right.

  8. Addanyotherdetailsthatyouconsiderrelevant (nationality, attitude,, etc) and include, ifyouwish, your personal opinionabouttheperson. Are youready???

  9. Let’s try withthisfunnyguy! I am a such a sweetcaringperson. Everybodyloves me! I’malways so kind and generous… I am reallytall, about 6 feet. I’mthin, handsome and alwaysweardarkclothes. My favouriteoccupationischeatingpeople, I’mjustgreat at it! As you can see, this a rather personal description. Howwouldyou describe him?

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