História: Orientar e aprender com outras pessoas

Nível: B2

A difficult choice

Before her exchange visit, Luisa asked her cousin for guidance. She wanted to see three towns, but she had only four days. Her cousin asked, “What matters most to you: variety or a slower pace?” Luisa admitted that she was worried about spending too much time on buses. Her cousin suggested choosing two towns and taking the train between them.

A realistic plan

“If you choose two towns, you will have time to talk to local people,” she said. Luisa considered the suggestion and changed her expectation. If I were you, I would keep one afternoon free for an unexpected invitation, her cousin added. Luisa wrote down the plan and felt reassured. She learned that useful guidance can leave room for her own decision.

Notas de vocabulário

• guidance — orientação prática, não controle
• keep room for — deixar espaço para algo
• reassured — tranquila depois de receber segurança