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Regret

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Warmer:

What things do people tend to regret?
What is worse, regretting doing something or not doing something? Why?

Grammar

I regret + gerund (past)
I regret (not) studying Spanish at school.
I regret + infinitive (formal/present)
I regret to inform you that your services are no longer required.
I wish I had studied Spanish. (past perfect)
If only I had studied Spanish. (past perfect)

Discussion

Do you have any regrets about…
your studies / your job / where you live / friendships / family / your childhood / missed opportunities / choices you’ve made in life / things you’ve said?
How can we help others who are dealing with regret? What English expressions can we use?
Don’t be too hard on yourself/It's okay, we all make mistakes/What's done is done; focus on the present and the future
You're stronger than you think; you'll overcome this/It's never too late to make amends/You did the best you could at the time/It’s never too late to change the course of the future
Have you ever experienced the feeling of "buyer's remorse"? How did you deal with it?
How do you think regrets change with age?
Do you think regrets are a waste of time? Can they be positive?
Have you ever made a decision that you don’t regret, even though it had negative consequences?
What advice would you give to your 18-year-old self if you could turn back the clock?
Is there a difference between regretting personal choices and regretting external circumstances beyond your control?
Does the concept of "living in the moment" help to avoid future regrets?