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Well, obviously both of them are disterbances (1). You know, when you’re trying to concentrate on something. But they’re not really the same. Basically, I think, what makes them is different is their causes. Imagine you’re trying to study in your bedroom and your brother bursts (2) in and starts telling you all about his day. What he’s doing is disturbing you intentionally. He’s interfering (3) deliberately preventing you from doing what you’re trying to focus on. I think it would be slightly different, I think, if you were sitting at your desk trying to study, and suddenly you started noticing the smell of bacon and eggs __________(4) up from the kitchen. The likelihood is that your attention’s going to be __________(5) away from your books, and you’re going to start thinking about lunch, or how hungry you are, or about what you’re going have for dessert. And I may be wrong, but I think we often tend to find this sort of __________(6) attractive in some way. You know, you feel tempted to stop focusing on the task at hand and turn your attention to something which seems more appealing or engaging. Do you know what I mean? Of course, the best way to block out interferences, whether they’re intentional or not, is to isolate yourself as much as possible. You know, to actually put physical distance between you and anything which might __________(7) you off track. Locking yourself in a soundproof room might be the best bet.]]> 2017-10-12 15:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/domilingua/27u5cozf75cs/wish/196480371 domilingua https://padlet.com/domilingua/27u5cozf75cs/wish/196480372
I'm not sure actually. You'd better ask the people who interrupt me. But I don't think I get irritated or lose my temper, even if I'm a bit stressed out or snowed (1) under with work. I suppose there are two main ways of reacting to interruptions. You can say you're busy and ask the person to come back later, or you can stop what you're doing and, you know, give them a bit of your precious (2) time. I think I tend to do more of the latter actually. Obviously, if the interruption drags (3) on too long, I try and to bring it to an end. But on the whole, even though I find it quite difficult to get back to work after an interruption, I think I'm quite approachable (4) and I’m normally quite willing to lend (5) somebody an ear, or give them a hand with something if necessary. Having said that, who the interruptor is, and what they want, obviously affects how you react. If it's my boss, I'll obviously drop things. If it's friends or family, I'm more likely to put them off. And I think you can normally tell when it's something important, often from people's tone of voice. But I have to admit, I am a bit of a sucker (6) for kids and cats. You know, it’s difficult to say no to a kid who’s been tugging (7) at your shirt sleeves and demanding your attention. Maybe it’s not always best to allow them to interrupt you, but I just can’t help it. As for cats, well, if one jumps on my lap(8), my instant reaction is to stroke it. Mind you, I’m quite good at stroking (9) a cat and working at the same time. I suppose it’s called multitasking (10). ]]> 2017-10-12 15:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/domilingua/27u5cozf75cs/wish/196480372