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Social attitude
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English
9th Grade
01/05/2024

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Term
rat race
Definition
The way of life of people living and working in a large city where people compete in an aggressive way with each other in order to be more successful, earn more money, etc.
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goblin mode/coasting
Definition
An undisguised and reckless act of self indulgence, laziness, sloppiness, or greed, usually done in a way that goes against social norms or expectations
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social butterfly
Definition
Used to describe the personality traits of a person who enjoys social activities, frequently participates in social gatherings, and enjoys socializing with others
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social anxiety
Definition
Feeling afraid of most or all social situations
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social suicide
Definition
A behavior that disrupts social life, usually achieved by engaging in something considered very awkward
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laid-back
Definition
Calm and relaxed, seeming not to worry about anything
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drama queen
Definition
A person who behaves as if a small problem or event is more important or serious than it really is
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double standards
Definition
If you accuse a person or institution of applying double standards in their treatment of different groups of people, you mean that they unfairly allow more freedom of behaviour to one group than to another.
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