Question: If someone doesn't really like whom they are going to meet, they may deliberately miss their appointment. Is that true? Why?

Analysis

1.When answering this question, you can discuss the reasons why someone might deliberately miss an appointment with someone they don't like. This could include avoiding uncomfortable or unpleasant interactions, or not wanting to engage in a situation that may cause stress or anxiety. 2.You can also consider the social and personal implications of deliberately missing appointments, such as the impact on relationships and the perception of reliability and respect. It might be useful to discuss alternative ways of handling such situations, like communicating openly or finding a compromise.

Synonyms

Try these synonyms instead of repeating the question:
  1. deliberately miss→intentionally skip
  2. appointment→meeting
Question: If someone doesn't really like whom they are going to meet, they may deliberately miss their appointment. Is that true? Why?

Idea 1

Yes
  1. People may avoid uncomfortable situations
  2. They might not want to confront someone they dislike
  3. Avoiding the meeting can reduce stress and anxiety
  4. They may feel it's a waste of time to meet someone they don't like
  5. It's a way to maintain personal peace and avoid conflict

Idea 2

No
  1. Some people prefer to face issues directly
  2. They might see the meeting as an opportunity to resolve differences
  3. Professionalism or obligation might compel them to attend
  4. They may want to maintain a cordial relationship despite personal feelings
  5. Some people value commitments and appointments regardless of personal feelings
Question: If someone doesn't really like whom they are going to meet, they may deliberately miss their appointment. Is that true? Why?

Related Vocabulary

  1. avoidance
  2. excuse
  3. commitment
  4. obligation
  5. dislike
  6. relationship
  7. social interaction
  8. anxiety
  9. conflict
  10. preference
  11. prioritize

Authentic Idioms

Try these idioms to get 7+ in IELTS Speaking:
  1. to give someone the cold shoulder: to deliberately ignore someone
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