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FOMO and a Railing at a State Funeral (Level A1) — a group of people holding signs in front of a building

FOMO and a Railing at a State FuneralCEFR A1

12 Jan 2024

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
73 words
  • FOMO is common in Trinidad and Tobago today for many
  • A woman climbed over a railing during a state funeral
  • Video shows people watching and speaking to the media
  • Some said the act was not respectful at a funeral
  • Others made jokes and memes online about the incident
  • Some people said she wanted attention, not grief
  • People suggested leaving and sending a sympathy card instead
  • It is unclear whether organisers will change rules

Difficult words

  • funeralceremony after a person has died
  • railingmetal or wood bar for safety
  • respectfulshowing politeness and care for others
  • sympathyfeeling of sadness for another person
  • organiserperson or group who plans an event
    organisers
  • attentioninterest or notice from other people

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Discussion questions

  • Would you send a sympathy card in this situation?
  • Do you think making jokes online about this is okay?
  • Have you ever been at a funeral?

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