Grammar Revision

5 Fun Ways to Say "Boring"

Ennui [ahn-wee, ahn-wee]

Not all boredom is created equal: some of it is fleeting and circumstantial, and some of it teeters on existential crisis. Ennui tends toward the latter--or at least it used to. Derived from the French verb enuier meaning "to annoy," its peak usage was in Victorian and Romantic literature to express a profound sense of weariness, even a spiritual emptiness or alienation from one's surroundings and time. Nowadays it's used at both ends of the boredom spectrum, but its deep literary history lends even the most shallow disinterest a grandiose air.

How to Say No Respectfully

Most people don't like saying no -- in any language. But to be strong and confident, sometimes you have to say no. Watch this lesson to learn *how* to say "no", show confidence, and have the respect of your coworkers, family, and friends.

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