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Making Decisions

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  • Share a time when: you took ages to reach a decision about something
    sts own answers
  • You quickly buy something expensive without thinking much. Which expression fits?
    to make a decision on impulse
  • Share a time when: you assessed all possible outcomes before deciding how to solve a problem.
    sts own answers
  • When unsure, it’s wise to _______ it before committing to a big decision.
    sleep on
  • Before choosing, you carefully think about how each choice might end. Which expression fits?
    to assess all possible outcomes
  • You’ve decided to move abroad after thinking carefully about all pros and cons. What happened?
    You've reached a decision
  • Before choosing a university, it’s important to _____________ outcomes carefully.
    assess all possible
  • You've decided to go back on a choice you made yesterday because it didn't feel right. Which expression fits?
    to have second thoughts (also possible: to think better of a decision)
  • Sometimes people make a ________________ and regret it later.
    decision on impulse
  • Share a time when: you had a dilemma.
    sts own answers
  • You regret a decision and choose not to continue with it. Which expression fits?
    to think better of a decision (also possible: to have a change of heart)
  • Share a time when: you made a decision but then reversed it because you had a change of heart.
    sts own answers
  • Facing a tough _________, she didn’t know whether to accept the new job or stay loyal to her team.
    dilemma
  • Share a time when: you made a decision, but had second thoughts after a while.
    sts own answers
  • You face two equally good options and find it hard to choose. Which expression fits?
    (face) a dilemma
  • Share a time when: you made a decision on impulse.
    sts own answers
  • You change your mind completely after someone shares a story that moves you emotionally. Which expression fits?
    to have a change of hearts (also possible: to think better of a decision)
  • You say, “I’ll decide tomorrow after resting and thinking it over.” Which expression fits?
    to sleep on it
  • He started to have _____________ about quitting his job when he received no other offers.
    second thoughts
  • Share a time when: somebody made you think better of a decision.
    sts own answers
  • I thought I wanted to study science, but I ________________ the decision and changed to literature.
    thought better of
  • After talking to her friend, she decided to have a ____________ about moving to another city.
    change of heart
  • The committee took three hours to ___________ on the new project proposal. Now, everyone seems to be on the same page.
    reach a decision
  • Share a time when: you were torn between two things.
    sts own answers