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What do bridges and wind have in common?<\/p>\n

Both are parts of idioms that we use to describe flexibility.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re going to learn how to talk about your flexibility, and why this is such an important part of conversation.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re flexible or not, knowing how to talk about this can be very important. <\/p>\n

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Can Spontaneity Be A Good or Bad Thing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Last episode we talked about a great phrase which was \u201cplay it by ear.\u201d<\/p>\n

We\u2019re going to expand on this idea of talking about and being flexible. <\/p>\n

It can cause problems if you are not on the same page as your friends when it comes to flexibility.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve talked about flexibility before because this is a huge topic.<\/p>\n

Can too much flexibility be a bad thing or work against you?<\/p>\n

Can being spontaneous be a bad thing?<\/p>\n

It can work against you if it becomes excessive or if you are one extreme and your friends are another.<\/p>\n

If there is too much spontaneity <\/a>this can work against you if you are a planner.<\/p>\n

If you are a more spontaneous person, then having too much scheduled or planned can be a negative as well.<\/p>\n

Either extreme can be challenging, particularly if you are close to somebody who is the same way as you.<\/p>\n

If you have two people who are both spontaneous or flexible, then it may feel as if you never get anything done.<\/p>\n

Having some preferences can show confidence<\/a> and it can allow you to get what you want or what you are interested in.<\/p>\n

If you are just getting to know somebody, having some ideas going into a meet up can be a good thing.<\/p>\n

If you are getting together with your best friend though, then a bit of flexibility can be nice.<\/p>\n

In the end, it\u2019s all about meeting in the middle because that works and keeps everyone happy.<\/p>\n

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Phrases To Talk About Flexibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n

These phrases help you to talk about spontaneity in a really great way.<\/p>\n

This is always going to be a part of conversation, and so you want to know how to talk about it. <\/p>\n

These phrases can help you to talk about being flexible or being spontaneous, which will always be a topic of conversation.<\/p>\n