Weekly question #11 How do you determine which choice to make?
This article will be about the weekly question from 英語手帳 2024.
Weekly question: How do you determine which choice to make?
Firstly, I would like to share what I learned about the word "determine" this morning. I looked up the word in the English-English dictionary and realized that there was a difference between the word "decide".
Both words do have the same meaning to make a choice. However, I think determine has a wider meaning and can be used to explain your decision by searching around many options or information. Decide is used as a judgment. I realized I was using "decide", and I might need to rethink my usage of words.
Next, I would like to share my thoughts about the weekly question. Making choices or decisions are sometimes difficult and even take time. When I need to make a choice, I usually first search information on my own. If I still worry or hesitate to choose, I will ask for help around me, such as my friends and family. It sometimes turns out to be my needless concern. I only needed someone to listen to my thoughts.
Moreover, I try to determine the way I will not regret it. After I make up my mind, I put effort into doing my best. This essay of answering Eigo-techo's questions is one example of my decision. I myself made my choice, so it's up to me.
Not every decision is made by myself. In some cases, it's necessary to consult with my family and friends. It depends on the matters I deal with.
どのように選択するか
大きな決断に限らず、日々の中で、色んな選択する機会があります。生きていると、色んなことを選びとりながら、生活しているんだなと感じます。
誰だって迷うし、悩みます。道は一つではないから。迷うからこそ、まず自分で情報収集するのですが、さらに迷う原因になることもあります。状況によりますが、自分一人では、決断出来なかったりします。むしろ家族にも、相談すべきこともあるし、そんなときは、必ず相談します。結果的に、取り越し苦労で終わることもありますが、相談すると、自分の考えもまとまりやすくなります。
また、後で後悔しないように、選ぶこともあります。選んだ結果については、自分で出した決断なので、自分なりにできるだけ頑張ろうっていう気持ちになります。
この英語手帳の質問に答えることも、選んだ結果の一つです。月が変わると週2回、質問に答えることになりますね。気持ちも新たに、3月もnoteの更新を楽しみたいと思います。
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