英語時差：飲酒過度讓朋友擔心不已
I am concerned about my dear friend, "Laura." She has always been a drinker, but recently her drinking has increased to an alarming level.
When Laura is sober, she is a vivacious, outgoing, fun-loving person. However, when she drinks, she can no longer carry on an intelligent conversation. She behaves outrageously and it is embarrassing to be in public with her. Seeing a drunk, out-of-control woman is, frankly, pathetic. I don't know if she is unable to recognize the stares of disgust or just doesn't care.
Laura has a husband and adult children. It seems wrong to stand by while she slips further away, but I know from experience that she will be angry and defensive if I confront her about her drinking. If a person has a supportive family, shouldn't it be their responsibility to deal with this?
What is the responsibility of friends in a situation such as this? Saying nothing feels wrong, but I know confrontation will end badly. - Her Sober FriendDear Sober:
A friend cares enough to speak up. Don't be angry or accusatory with Laura. Instead, approach her when she is sober, and do so with love and concern. Tell her she is a smart and vivacious friend, but when she drinks, she loses the qualities that make her so wonderful. She may be convinced to seek help.
alarming (adj.) 驚人的;嚇人的vivacious (adj.) 活潑的;有朝氣的intelligent (adj.) 聰明的;有才智的outrageously (adv.) 駭人聽聞地;無法無天地frankly (adv.) 老實地;明白地pathetic (adj.) 可悲的;可憐的defensive (adj.) 防衛(wèi)的;守勢的to confront (v.) 面對;面臨supportive (adj.) 支持的;輔助的
