BBC Learning English
The English We Speak
03 April 2012
Comfort zone
Rob:
(ON PHONE) OK Helen, sounds interestingâ€ÅšI’ll be right over. Bye! Helen has something interesting to show me, so I’m off to see it now.
(KNOCK ON DOOR)
Rob:
Err, hi Helen.
Helen:
Hello Rob. Welcome to my comfort zone.
Rob:
Your what?
Helen:
My comfort zone. I’ve made a very comfortable area for relaxing in. Don’t you think it’s relaxing Rob?
Rob:
Well yes. Nice cushions, a very cosy sofa and soft lighting – but Helen, why did you want to show me this relaxing and comfortable room – are you up to something?
Helen:
No! You said we were doing a programme about comfort zones – so I decided to make one.
Rob:
I see. Well we could describe this room as our comfort zone but usually the term refers to how someone feels.
Helen:
Oh! So it’s not just a place, but a state of mind.
Rob:
Yes. If someone is in their comfort zone, they feel secure and comfortable, they might even feel in control. Maybe these examples will help to explain moreâ€Åš
Examples
John isn’t going for the promotion - he wants to stay in his comfort zone and doesn’t want the extra stress.
Jane stays in her comfort zone when booking her holiday and will never travel overseas.
Rob:
So those examples describe people who are happy doing something
they’ve always done. They feel safe and secure.
Helen:
It sounds like a nice place to be.
Rob:
It is but it can also imply you won’t take risks and move out of your comfort zoneâ€Åš
Helen:
â€Åšinto your un-comfort zone you mean or your non-comfort zone?
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Rob:
Exactly. Listen to these examplesâ€Åš
Examples
Sally is dressing outside her usual comfort zone; have you seen the dress she’s wearing Tonight?!
Bob’s working outside his comfort zone by agreeing to run the accounts department.
Rob:
A comfort zone can also describe the ideal temperature of a room. It’s just the right conditions to feel comfortable in – not too hot, not too cold.
Helen:
Well Rob, I think we’re in just the right comfort zone now.
Rob:
We are but come on, let’s step outside and get some fresh air.
Helen:
Sorry Rob, I’m staying in my comfort zone. Mmm, it’s so cosy and I feel so secure here and anyway, it might be raining out there.
Rob:
You don’t take any chances Helen! Oh well, see you later. Bye.
Helen:
Bye! Oh this sofa is so comfortable,mmmâ€Åš
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