{"id":12088,"date":"2023-12-29T16:30:39","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T15:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/?p=12088"},"modified":"2025-04-03T17:19:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T15:19:20","slug":"let-the-pet-parents-talk-today-its-all-about-the-animals-who-live-in-our-hearts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/let-the-pet-parents-talk-today-its-all-about-the-animals-who-live-in-our-hearts\/","title":{"rendered":"Let The Pet Parents Talk! Today it&#8217;s all about the animals who live in our hearts!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Welcome to our Conversation Club! This is your opportunity to explore English in a fun and engaging way. Today, we&#8217;re talking about a curious and everyday topic: our pets but also our &#8220;pet peeves&#8221;! It&#8217;s a great way to learn new vocabulary and expressions in English, share experiences and laughter, and improve your speaking skills in English fearlessly.<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0abab5;color:#0abab5\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0abab5;color:#0abab5\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/let-the-pet-parents-talk-today-its-all-about-the-animals-who-live-in-our-hearts\/#Non_sai_da_dove_iniziare\" >Non sai da dove iniziare?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/let-the-pet-parents-talk-today-its-all-about-the-animals-who-live-in-our-hearts\/#Not_sure_where_to_start\" >Not sure where to start?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/let-the-pet-parents-talk-today-its-all-about-the-animals-who-live-in-our-hearts\/#Why_with_pets_we_dont_say_%E2%80%98it_like_with_other_animals_but_we_use_%E2%80%98he_or_%E2%80%98she_pronouns\" >Why with pets we don&#8217;t say &#8216;it&#8217; like with other animals but we use &#8216;he&#8217; or &#8216;she&#8217; pronouns?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/let-the-pet-parents-talk-today-its-all-about-the-animals-who-live-in-our-hearts\/#Round_1_Tell_us_about_it\" >Round  1:  Tell us about it!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/let-the-pet-parents-talk-today-its-all-about-the-animals-who-live-in-our-hearts\/#Round_2_Let_sleeping_dogs%E2%80%A6\" >Round 2: Let sleeping dogs&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/let-the-pet-parents-talk-today-its-all-about-the-animals-who-live-in-our-hearts\/#Round_3_Absurd_Wait_a_Second%E2%80%A6\" >Round 3: Absurd? Wait a Second&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/let-the-pet-parents-talk-today-its-all-about-the-animals-who-live-in-our-hearts\/#Remember_%E2%80%93_there_is_always_more_Here_is_your_Follow_Up_Video\" >Remember &#8211; there is always more! Here is your Follow Up Video:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Prepared for you by:<\/mark> <\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/method\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/method\/\">My Personal English Coach<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non_sai_da_dove_iniziare\"><\/span>Non sai da dove iniziare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:46% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10939 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-by-MPEC-Explained-ITALIANO-1.pdf\">Cosa \u00e8 il Conversation Club by MPEC<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ottimizza-il-club.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ottimizza-il-club.pdf\">Come sfruttare la sessione al meglio<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_sure_where_to_start\"><\/span>Not sure where to start?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:46% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10941 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-by-MPEC-Explained-English-.pdf\">What is the MPEC Conversation Club<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Club-Optimisation.pdf\">How to really benefit from each session<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"color:#0abab5\">Contattaci per unirti al Club | Contact MPEC to join the Club<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_with_pets_we_dont_say_%E2%80%98it_like_with_other_animals_but_we_use_%E2%80%98he_or_%E2%80%98she_pronouns\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Why with pets we don&#8217;t say &#8216;it&#8217; like with other animals but we use &#8216;he&#8217; or &#8216;she&#8217; pronouns?<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In English, referring to pets with gender-specific pronouns like &#8216;he&#8217; or &#8216;she&#8217; instead of &#8216;it&#8217; is a way of personalising and showing affection for the animal. This practice reflects the close bond many people feel with their pets, viewing them as members of the family rather than just animals or objects.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using &#8216;he&#8217; or &#8216;she&#8217; acknowledges the pet\u2019s unique personality and individuality. It&#8217;s a sign of respect and endearment, emphasising that the animal has its own character and is not just an impersonal thing. For many pet owners, their pets have distinct identities and roles within the family, and using gendered pronouns is a natural way to express this relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, using &#8216;he&#8217; or &#8216;she&#8217; can make communication about the pet clearer, especially in contexts where the pet&#8217;s sex is known. It helps others understand which animal is being talked about, particularly in households or situations where there are multiple pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Overall, the choice of pronouns is part of the way language evolves to reflect societal attitudes and relationships, in this case, the special bond between humans and their pets.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Today, the Conversations are Double Trouble! We will talk about our pets using animal-related idioms! But remember, these idioms can also be used when discussing all kinds of other topics, behaviours and situations!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_1_Tell_us_about_it\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Round  1:  Tell us about it!<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have you ever had a &#8216;<strong>fight like cats and dogs&#8217;<\/strong> moment with your pets? How did you handle it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell us about a time when you were &#8216;<strong>barking up the wrong tree<\/strong>&#8216; with trying to understand or train your pet<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;Fight like cats and dogs&#8221; \ud83d\udc31\ud83d\udc36<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition<\/strong>: To argue or fight a lot. <em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;My pets may fight like cats and dogs, but they&#8217;re really best friends at heart.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;Barking up the wrong tree&#8221; \ud83c\udf33\ud83d\udc15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition<\/strong>: To pursue a mistaken or misguided line of thought or course of action. <em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Thinking my cat will ever get along with the hamster is like barking up the wrong tree.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_2_Let_sleeping_dogs%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Round 2: Let sleeping dogs&#8230;<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can you share a story where you decided to &#8216;let sleeping dogs lie&#8217; with your pet\u2019s quirky behaviour?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is it easy for you (in general, not only with your pets)n to let sleeping dogs lie? Why? Why not? Would you like it to be different?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;Let sleeping dogs lie&#8221; \ud83d\udecc\ud83d\udc15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition<\/strong>: To avoid interfering in a situation that is currently causing no problems but might do so as a result of such interference. (In Italian, one could say: lasciar stare, while in Spanish: dejar pasar)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;When it comes to the old cat and the new puppy, it&#8217;s best to let sleeping dogs lie.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_3_Absurd_Wait_a_Second%E2%80%A6\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Round 3: Absurd? Wait a Second&#8230;<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever experienced a situation, in work or personal life, with pets or humans, where <strong>&#8216;the tail was wagging the dog&#8217;<\/strong>? How did you handle this reversal of roles or expectations?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A &#8220;pet peeve&#8221; is a minor annoyance that an individual finds particularly irritating, often more than it would bother others. It&#8217;s a personal annoyance, unique to one&#8217;s preferences or sensitivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here are some examples of Pet Peeves:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People talking loudly on their phones in public places.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drivers not using their turn signals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being interrupted while speaking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People who are chronically late.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leaving lights on in unoccupied rooms.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What are some of your pet peeves, and why do you think these particular things bother you more than others?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10819\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;The tail wagging the dog&#8221; \ud83d\udc15\ud83d\udc3e<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition<\/strong>: A situation where a small part is controlling the whole of something.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;In our house, it\u2019s the tail wagging the dog. Our pets seem to make all the decisions.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/spilch\/meet-suzanne-for-35-45-min?month=2023-03\" style=\"background-color:#0abab5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Want to Join the Club? Get in Touch Today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remember_%E2%80%93_there_is_always_more_Here_is_your_Follow_Up_Video\"><\/span>Remember &#8211; there is always more! 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