![“I can’t decide whether (if) to buy a new
motorbike now or wait until next year.”
“I have to decide whether (if) I am going to travel
during Tet or stay in HCMC soon.”
• Structure:
infinitive verb
“whether to …[verb (or) verb]”
“whether + subj + verb](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/decisionmakingskills-150121034529-conversion-gate02/85/Decision-Making-Skills-8-320.jpg)
Decision Making Skills
- 3. 1. Name some decisions you’ve already made since waking up this morning.
- 4. 2. How would you describe your ‘decision making skills’ ? Quick & Assertive Careful & Considerate Indecisive & stressed
- 5. 3. Once you’ve made an important decision, how do you usually feel? Worried / Nervous Confident unsure / have 2nd thoughts Relieved
- 7. “I can’t decide _____ (if) to buy a new motorbike now or wait until next year.” “I have to decide _____(if) I am going to travel during Tet or stay in HCMC soon.”
- 8. “I can’t decide whether (if) to buy a new motorbike now or wait until next year.” “I have to decide whether (if) I am going to travel during Tet or stay in HCMC soon.” • Structure: infinitive verb “whether to …[verb (or) verb]” “whether + subj + verb
- 10. “Please _____ up your mind. Do you want to fly to Da Lat or take the bus?” “I’ve ______ up my mind. I want to fly to Da Lat. It’s faster.”
- 11. “Please make up your mind. Do you want to fly to Da Lat or take the bus?” “I’ve made up my mind. I want to fly to Da Lat. It’s faster.”
- 13. “I know I said I wanted to study Art, but I have _________ my mind. Now, I want to study business.” “Once you’ve signed a contract, it’s almost impossible to _______ your mind. The decision is usually final.”
- 14. “I know I said I wanted to study Art, but I have changed my mind. Now, I want to study business.” “Once you’ve signed a contract, it’s almost impossible to change your mind. The decision is usually final.”
- 16. “Changing companies is a ________ (hard) decision that requires a lot of careful thought.” “Would you rather go out for lunch or stay in the office to eat? It’s not such a _______(hard) decision.”
- 17. “Changing companies is a tough decision that requires a lot of careful thought.” “Would you rather go out for lunch or stay in the office to eat? It’s not such a tough decision.” * A tough decision can also be called a “Dilemma”
- 19. “I don’t know what I was thinking. Booking that plane ticket was an _______-decision (quick & often thoughtless).” “Her ______-decision to marry John after just dating dating him for 2 months was controversial, but after 10 years, they’re still happily married.”
- 20. “I don’t know what I was thinking. Booking that plane ticket was an impulsive-decision (quick & often thoughtless).” “Her impulsive-decision to marry John after just dating dating him for 2 months was controversial, but after 10 years, they’re still happily married.” * root word: “impulse”: a sudden strong, unplanned drive to do something
- 22. “We don’t need a ______ -decision (immediate); think about it for a few days and let us know later. ” “You shouldn’t ______ to decide anything now. Give yourself time to weigh all of your options. ”
- 23. “We don’t need a rush -decision (immediate); think about it for a few days and let us know later. ” “You shouldn’t rush to decide anything now. Give yourself time to weigh all of your options. ” • rush to...do something • In a rush to…do something • a rush decision • Can also call this a Snap decision
- 24. *Flustered = panic, overwhelmed, stressed
- 25. “Time is ___________ out to buy plane tickets for Tet. Many flights have already sold out. ” “I’m sorry I didn’t visit you yesterday. I was so busy and _____ out of time.”
- 26. “Time is running out to buy plane tickets for Tet. Many flights have already sold out. ” “I’m sorry I didn’t visit you yesterday. I was so busy and ran out of time.”
- 28. “After signing the lease to a new, much larger apartment, Lisa started having __________ thoughts and questioned her decision.” “Many people have _______ thoughts after they make impulsive decision.”
- 29. “After signing the lease to a new, much larger apartment, Lisa started having second thoughts and questioned her decision.” “Many people have second thoughts after they make impulsive decision.”
- 31. “Although employees are encouraged to discuss issues, their boss will always have the __________ say (last).” “Who has the ________ say in this matter? you or your family?”
- 32. “Although employees are encouraged to discuss issues, their boss will always have the final say.” “Who has the final say in this matter? you or your family?” * also called the last word
- 34. “I’ve tried asking my boss for a promotion, but he always _______ the issue (avoids) by changing the subject.” “Please don’t _______ my question. Are you going to propose to her or not?”
- 35. “I’ve tried asking my boss for a promotion, but he always dodges the issue (avoids) by changing the subject.” “Please don’t dodge my question. Are you going to propose to her or not?” * dodge = avoid / ignore
- 36. This is what it means “to dodge” something (literally)
- 37. “When you’re thinking about buying a house, there are so many factors to bear in _______.” “Please bear in ________ that when you travel to Hawaii in March, it will be cold and rainy.”
- 38. “When you’re thinking about buying a house, there are so many factors to bear in mind.” “Please bear in mind that when you travel to Hawaii in March, it will be cold and rainy.” also: “take into consideration”
- 40. What Kind of Decision Maker are you? Quiz
- 41. Mostly “A’s” = Systematic A – Systematic You make decisions slowly and carefully. You make sure that you have all the facts before you proceed. You carefully consider all of your options in order to make the best choice.
- 42. Mostly “B’s”= Intuitive B – Intuitive When you need to make a decision, you tend to rely on your feelings. You make decisions based on your instinct and “gut” feeling. You do what feels right at the moment.
- 43. Mostly “C’s” = Dependent C – Dependent You find it hard to make decisions without other people’s support. When you need to make an important decision, you ask other people for advice and direction. You’re uncomfortable making decisions alone.
- 44. Mostly “D’s” = Avoidant D – Avoidant You don’t like making important decisions. They make you feel uneasy and uncomfortable. So you try to avoid making decisions as much as possible. You only make important decisions when you’re pressured to do so.
- 45. Mostly “E’s” = Spontaneous E – Spontaneous You make important decisions quickly and easily. You’re often impulsive. You don’t spend much time thinking or worrying about your decisions. You just make a choice and see what happens.