Understanding FOMO and JOMO: Social Dynamics in TrinidadCEFR A1
12 Jan 2024
Adapted from Janine Mendes-Franco, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Jas Percival Mamanta, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
- FOMO means the fear of missing out.
- Many people do not like to miss parties or events.
- Toddlers often feel FOMO too.
- Adults may feel anxious about missing fun.
- Some leaders in Trinidad broke rules to attend an event.
- Not everyone feels FOMO. Some people enjoy being alone.
Difficult words
- FOMO — Fear of not being included in something.
- fear — A strong feeling of worry or panic.
- miss — To not be present at an event.
- anxious — Feeling worried or nervous.
- event — A planned occasion or activity.
- leaders — People who guide or direct others.
- alone — Without other people around.
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Discussion questions
- Do you ever feel FOMO?
- What events do you like to attend?
- Why do you think some people enjoy being alone?
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