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cover of episode #318 Ghosts, Ghosting — Halloween 2024
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Georgiana: 本期节目以万圣节为主题，探讨了幽灵和ghosting现象。Georgiana首先解释了ghosting的含义：指某人突然中断与你联系，且没有说明原因，就像幽灵一样神秘消失。她认为ghosting的起源与超自然现象有关，后来被用来形容人际关系中突然、无法解释的沟通中断。 人们ghosting的原因有很多，可能是因为他们害怕冲突，或者不知道如何表达自己不再感兴趣。有时，他们可能觉得消失比道别更容易。被ghosting的人可能会感到困惑、受伤，并怀疑自己是否做错了什么，但重要的是要记住，ghosting更多地反映了ghosting者自身的问题，而不是被ghosting者的问题。 Georgiana通过一个万圣节的故事讲述了ghosting的例子，并说明了处理ghosting的方法：主人公Harriet被约会对象Wynne ghosting了，但她最终选择放下并继续生活，并认识到ghosting的人通常不善于沟通。 节目中还通过将故事改写成复数和现在时态，以及从不同视角（幽灵和被幽灵的人）讲述，进一步说明了ghosting的情景和应对方法。通过从ghosting者的视角讲述故事，解释了ghosting可能源于不善于沟通，并强调了幽默在英语学习中的作用。

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What is ghosting and how is it related to the supernatural?

Ghosting is when someone suddenly stops all communication with another person without explanation, similar to how ghosts appear and disappear mysteriously. The term originates from the supernatural, where ghosts vanish without a trace, and has been adapted to describe the abrupt end of relationship communication.

Why do people ghost others?

People ghost others for various reasons, including discomfort with conflict, inability to express disinterest, or simply finding it easier to disappear rather than face the awkwardness of a formal goodbye.

How should someone handle being ghosted?

If someone suspects they've been ghosted, the best approach is to let go and move on. It's important to remember that ghosting reflects the other person's inability to communicate, not the fault of the person being ghosted. Talking to a friend or family member can also help process the situation and move forward.

What is the ironic twist in Harriet's Halloween story?

Harriet dressed as a ghost for a Halloween party where she was supposed to meet Wynne, but he never showed up. She later realized she had been ghosted, adding an ironic twist as she was dressed as a ghost.

What lesson did Harriet and her friends learn from being ghosted?

Harriet and her friends learned that people who ghost often struggle with communication. They decided to let go of the situation, focus on themselves, and enjoy the humorous twist of being ghosted while dressed as ghosts.

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This chapter defines ghosting and explores its reasons. Ghosting is when someone suddenly stops communicating without explanation, leaving the other person feeling confused and hurt. The reasons behind ghosting are varied, often stemming from discomfort with conflict or difficulty expressing disinterest.
  • Ghosting is the sudden cessation of communication without explanation.
  • Reasons for ghosting include discomfort with conflict and difficulty expressing disinterest.
  • Ghosting reflects more on the ghoster than the ghosted person.

Shownotes Transcript

Today, we'll talk about ghosting, why it happens, and how to handle it. Plus, we'll practice some grammar in context with a Point-of-View story. Since Halloween is coming, let's talk about something spooky—ghosts and ghosting. I don't believe in real ghosts, but they are fun to see in stories, movies, and on Halloween! A ghost is the spirit of a person who has died, and people imagine they appear and disappear mysteriously. Get the transcript on my website: