EMOTIONAL BANK ACCOUNT

An emotional bank account is a metaphor for the trust and understanding between people in a relationship. Just like a financial bank account, it has deposits and withdrawals.

Deposits are made through positive actions like kindness, honesty, and keeping commitments, while withdrawals occur when negative actions like dishonesty or disrespect happen.

Building a healthy emotional bank account is crucial for strong, positive relationships.

Good Examples of Emotional Deposits:

Keeping your promises
– When you say you'll help a colleague and you follow through, you build trust.
Listening without interrupting
– Giving someone your full attention shows respect and care.
Apologizing sincerely when you're wrong
– Owning up to mistakes and making amends adds to the relationship's strength.
Expressing appreciation regularly
– Saying “Thank you” or “I appreciate you” boosts emotional connection.
Being loyal in their absence
– Speaking positively about someone when they’re not around builds long-term trust.
Showing empathy during tough times
– Offering support and understanding deepens the emotional bond.

⚠️ Opposite: Emotional Withdrawals (to avoid)

Breaking trust or lying
Ignoring someone’s feelings
Being disrespectful or sarcastic
Failing to keep commitments
Criticizing harshly or publicly

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EXAMPLES

Kind Words & Appreciation

You helped me understand the math problem. Thank you!
I like how you always smile and greet everyone in the morning.
You are really good at drawing. I love your art!
Thanks for sharing your eraser when I lost mine.
You included me in your team — that made me feel good.

🛠️ Apologies / Repairing Trust

I’m sorry for being rude during the group work. I’ll do better.
Sorry I ignored you earlier. I was upset, but it wasn’t your fault.
I shouldn’t have laughed when you made a mistake. I apologize.
I didn’t let you speak yesterday. I’ll listen next time. I’m sorry.

🤝 Acknowledging Good Deeds

You helped clean up without anyone asking. That was kind.
You were patient when others weren’t listening. I noticed that.
You stood up for me when someone was teasing. Thank you.
You didn’t take sides in the fight — that was wise.

💡 Encouragement

Don’t worry about the test — you’ve studied well. You got this!
You’re improving in reading — I noticed your effort!
I believe in you. Keep trying and never give up!
You are stronger than you think!

🌟 Simple Uplifting Notes

You’re a great friend.
Your smile makes others happy.
You’re an important part of our class.
Today wouldn’t be the same without you.

A. Rearrange the words to make meaningful sentences

(Any 8 out of 10)

(a) Every student must be quiet inside the library.
(b) She had finished the exam before the bell rang.
(c) It is everyone’s responsibility to keep the park clean.
(d) How did you complete painting so quickly?
(e) I was not worried about my results.
(f) They enjoyed building a sandcastle at the beach.
(g) This game does not require a large playground.
(h) A nurse is a symbol of service and humanity.
(i) She invited all her friends to the birthday party.
(j) I look forward to hearing from you soon.

B. Complete with correct forms of words (degrees of adjectives/adverbs)

(a) The Everest climb was the most challenging expedition of my life.
(b) My younger brother’s jokes are funnier than my father’s.
(c) This is the brightest star in the night sky.
(d) The city park is more crowded than the village square.
(e) This poem is as beautiful as the one we read yesterday.
(f) Who is the most famous scientist in the world?
(g) That was the most exciting game I have ever played.
(h) My bag is heavier than yours.
(i) The teacher spoke softly so that everyone could hear.
(j) She is the most intelligent student in the class.
(k) The night was as dark as coal.
(l) The child is as playful as a kitten.

C. Complete the sentences by choosing appropriate words

We must respect our teachers and elders.
You should cross the road carefully.
My father is going to Delhi tomorrow.
Children can learn new skills quickly.
You should have told me earlier instead of keeping it a secret.
He has forgotten his homework at home.
They could have completed the project by now, but they wasted time.
I should have studied harder for the test.
Judging by the clouds, it may rain today.
She can speak three languages, but none of them well.
Before his injury, he would run five miles every morning.
Students, you may leave early today.
You must wash your hands before cooking.
Do I have to eat an entire pizza?
By next year, she will have completed her course.

D. Correct the errors

Sentence	Incorrect	Correct
They are left the school before the rain started.	are	had
By next week, she will completed the course.	will	will have
They was waiting for the bus for two hours when it finally arrived.	was	had been
I told him that I has seen the movie.	has	had
She have already finished her lunch.	have	has
I have never saw such a big elephant.	saw	seen
I am been waiting for an hour.	am	have
He had been worked there for five years before he quit.	worked	working
By 8 p.m., she will eat dinner.	eat	have eaten
By next year, she will has been teaching for a decade.	has	have
I have drinked three cups of tea today.	drinked	drunk
I have been write letters since morning.	write	writing
They will have been run the shop for a decade.	run	running
Does they know the answer?	Does	Do
Have they ever go to the thetre?	go	gone

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