Tell me about a time an app or phone update suddenly changed how something worked. How did you react?
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A natural way to answer
Yes, a messaging app I use changed its whole layout in one update. At first I found it confusing and a little frustrating. But after a few days I got used to it, and now I actually prefer some of the new features.
Key phrases to use
- grumbling about it — complaining in a quiet, unhappy, low-level way“He spent all day grumbling about the new system.”
- come round to it — to gradually accept or start to like something you first disliked“I wasn't sure at first, but I came round to it.”
- up in arms — very angry and protesting about something“Customers were up in arms about the changes.”
- kick up a fuss — to complain loudly and make a big deal of something“Don't kick up a fuss over a small thing.”
- warmed to — to gradually start liking something or someone you were unsure about“I wasn't keen at first, but I warmed to the idea.”
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