If you could swap lives with one relative for a single day, who would you pick and why?

B Natural answer

I’d choose my dad, because he has a calm way of handling life that I don’t fully understand. For one day, I would like to see the pressure he deals with at work and at home. I think I’d also notice the way he thinks before he makes decisions, and that could teach me a lot. He somehow manages to keep everything running smoothly, and I admire that. I imagine I’d come away with a lot more respect for him, plus a better idea of why he worries about things that seem small to me.

Key phrases in this answer

• the pressure he deals with — the stress and demands someone has to handle“I wanted to understand the pressure he deals with at work.”
• the way he thinks — his style of reasoning or making decisions“I’m curious about the way he thinks before he chooses something.”
• keep everything running smoothly — to make sure things stay organized and work well“He works hard to keep everything running smoothly at home.”
• walk a mile in her shoes — to imagine what someone else’s life is like by experiencing it yourself“I’d like to walk a mile in her shoes and understand her routine better.”
• her busy schedule — a packed daily plan with many tasks and appointments“Her busy schedule makes it hard for her to relax.”
• lived through so much — experienced many difficult or important things in life“My grandmother has lived through so much, and she still stays positive.”