IELTS Speaking for Success
🤝 Promises (Part 3) + Transcript
Apr 24, 2025
Explore the intriguing world of promises, from personal commitments to their challenges in keeping them. Discover the complexities faced by individuals, particularly politicians, and how children perceive promises shaped by parental influences. Learn about the varying strengths of different types of promises and the importance of accountability in our distracted lives. Delve into the power of self-commitment and the societal implications of trust, encouraging listeners to make meaningful promises that lead to success.
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Quick takeaways
- Promises can be categorized into strong, shallow, and criminal, highlighting varying levels of commitment and intention behind them.
- Writing down promises enhances accountability and serves as a physical reminder to encourage individuals to follow through on their commitments.
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Types of Promises and Their Implications
Promises made by individuals generally fall into three categories: strong, shallow, and criminal. Strong promises, such as commitments to personal health or behavior changes, reflect a genuine intent to keep one's word, like quitting smoking. Shallow promises, like scheduling a casual meetup, may seem sincere yet lack commitment, increasing the likelihood of them being broken. Criminal promises are those made with the awareness that one has no intention of keeping them, often leading to disappointment and distrust, particularly in relationships and parent-child interactions.
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