Culips Everyday English Podcast Simplified Speech #226 – What we’re bad at
Aug 8, 2025
Andrew and Indiana dive into the hilariously relatable topic of personal shortcomings. They share funny tales about assembling IKEA furniture and their struggles with drawing and handwriting. Fear of insects takes center stage as they recount their strategies for dealing with wasps. The duo laughs over forgotten movie details and challenges with multitasking, particularly while driving. They also offer a humorous look at their fitness routines and the neglect of stretching, inviting listeners to share their own experiences.
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We Hide Our Weaknesses In Conversation
- Andrew observes people usually stick to strengths in conversation instead of admitting weaknesses.
- This episode intentionally flips that norm to make discussing weaknesses normal and relatable.
Epic Shoe Rack Assembly
- Indiana says she struggles to understand how parts fit together and relies on her husband for assembly tasks.
- She once took almost the entire runtime of Lawrence of Arabia to assemble a shoe rack and felt proud she finished it.
Satisfaction From Assembling IKEA
- Andrew says he enjoys assembling IKEA furniture and feels a sense of accomplishment afterwards.
- He compares that feeling to what a carpenter might feel after finishing a woodworking project.
