70.Planning

Q.1 Do old people often change plans?

Ans-Oh no. I don't think they do. As my experience shows they only do it when something goes wrong along the way, for example, if they suddenly feel bad or find out that their children or grandchildren need their help or care. In other situations old people never change their plans as they are very responsible, on the one hand, and are afraid of any changes, on the other hand.

Q.2 Do young people like to change plans?

Ans-Well, I think the majority of them do as new plans usually bring new beginnings, adventure and excitement to life, which the young like. What's more, changes break up the routine opening new opportunities and helping younger generation get out of a rut. Though, I am sure there are young people who hate changing plans as they have an instinctive fear of the unknown or just because any change causes stress and washes them out.

Q.3 What are the common reasons when people need to change plans?

Ans-Well, I think in most common cases people need to change their plans when something goes wrong along the way and the plans they had just fail. It can happen when their plans are connected with something beyond their control or depend on other people and their decisions. One more widespread reason for changing plans is seeing better alternatives or getting more pleasure.

Q.4 How would you tell your friends if you had to change your plans?

Ans-Well, it depends on the plans, first of all, and on whether my plans are connected with my friends or impact them somehow. If these plans concerned only me and didn't influence my pals in a negative way, I think I would just invite them for coffee and tell about the changes I've made. But if these plans were somehow connected with my friends and affected their interests, I would definitely choose the most appropriate time and place and do my best to explain why I've made a decision like this. Anyway, it would be better if they learnt about it from me but not from somebody else.

Q.5 How does technology help people make plans?

Ans-Well, technology just makes planning way easier. With Google Calendar, we can set reminders for meetings and deadlines, so we don't miss anything. Google Maps helps us figure out the best routes, avoid traffic, and save time. Apps like WhatsApp make it super easy to organize plans with people without all the back-and-forth messages. And if we're traveling, TripIt keeps all our flight and hotel info in one place. Basically, tech just takes care of all the little details, so planning feels way less stressful.

Q.6 Why do parents still make plans for their children nowadays?

Ans-I think that parents still make plans for their kids because they want to make sure they have the best opportunities, like with school or their future job. Kids don't always know what's best, so parents step in to guide them. Plus, they want to keep them safe and out of trouble, especially when they're young. It's also a way for parents to make sure kids develop good habits, like sticking to a routine or getting involved in activities. Parents want to give them stability and structure so they feel secure.

And of course, they want them to succeed, so they plan ahead for their future. At the end of the day, it's about helping kids navigate life and teaching them how to plan.