In order to improve relationship with others, you need to be aware of several sensible ways to complain. 1 , you need to be specific. Don’t say, “Boy, did you 2 like a fool at the party?” Instead, say, “You embarrassed me by getting 3 and loud and telling offensive jokes to my parents.” Secondly, stick to the present. Don’t mention old offences from last month or last year. By doing this, you 4 attention from the problem at hand. Moreover, 5 you complain, don’t add insults. If you start calling the other person names, that will 6 create anger and hurt any chance of getting the person to really 7 you. A last point to remember is to complain privately. Never criticize the other person in front of friends, parents, children, or anyone else, for that 8 . Criticizing in front of a third party has the same effect as 9 . This shames the person being criticized and makes it very likely that the person will want to attack you orally rather than listen to you. Sensible ways to Complain: Be specific Stick to the present 10 Complain privately 小题1:1. A．To start with B．Frankly speaking C．Anyway D．Needless to say 小题2: A．conduct B．play C．do D．act 小题3: A．upset B．bored C．delighted D．drunk 小题4: A．take away B．set off C．draw up D．catch up 小题5: A．before B．after C．when D．unless 小题6: A．even B．never C．only D．still 小题7: A．listen to B．work for C．look after D．wait on 小题8: A．time B．matter C．person D．party 小题9: A．jokes B．insults C．criticism D．embarrassment 小题10: A．Don’t add insults B．Don’t mention old offenses C．Don’t lose temper D．Don’t tell embarrassing jokes