Painting
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Noun type
Concrete Noun: When referring to a finished physical piece of artwork (e.g., a painting hanging on a wall), it is a concrete noun, representing a tangible object.
Gerund: "Painting" is a gerund, derived from the verb "to paint", and functions as a noun to describe the action or process of creating artwork or applying paint.
Verb-like qualities: It comes from a verb and can take objects or modifiers (e.g., "Reading books is enjoyable").
Noun-like qualities: It acts as a noun, serving as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence.
Examples:
Subject: Painting is a great way to spend free time.
Object: He enjoys painting at home.
Complement: One of her hobbies is painting.
Definition/s
- The activity or skill of applying paint to a surface, such as a canvas, as an artistic practice.
- The act or process of covering a surface with paint for decoration or protection.
- A work of art created using paint.
Examples
- She enjoys painting as a way to express her creativity. (Gerund: Action)
- Painting the house took them an entire weekend. (Gerund: Process)
- The museum displayed a famous painting by Vincent van Gogh. (Concrete: Object)
What are Openers?
- Openers are conversation starters you will use to participate in a discussion. They come in three forms:
- Ask an open question and understand your conversation partners’s views.
- Make sure to ask follow ups, and remember: this is a conversation, not an interview!
- Tell a personal story. Something that has happened to you, or somebody you know.
- Or tell us about something that you have done or seen.
- Your conversation partners must then follow up with you or reciprocate with their own stories.
- Share an opinion about something that the content has inspired.
- Respectfully identify any agreement or disagreement there is in the room.
What are Openers?
- Openers are conversation starters you will use to participate in a discussion. They come in three forms:
- Ask an open question and understand your conversation partners’s views.
- Make sure to ask follow ups, and remember: this is a conversation, not an interview!
- Tell a personal story. Something that has happened to you, or somebody you know.
- Or tell us about something that you have done or seen.
- Your conversation partners must then follow up with you or reciprocate with their own stories.
- Share an opinion about something that the content has inspired.
- Respectfully identify any agreement or disagreement there is in the room.
The Skinny
You’ve been asked to brief a senior executive (the “boss”) on a key issue from a recent business news event. This person is busy and relies on you to give them insight, not headlines.
You have 60–90 seconds to deliver a concise, high-value update tailored to their concerns and communication preferences.
- Who are they?
- What do they care about?
- What do they not want to hear?
- What part of the story matters most to them?
- Don’t explain everything—prioritise.
- Be clear, precise, and professional.
- Avoid informal or emotional language.
Two Papal Styles: Clerical vs. Pastoral
Understanding the difference can help us see why Pope Francis felt so different from past leaders—and why some people loved his style while others disagreed with it.
- Focuses on rules, tradition, and Church authority
- Speaks with clear, firm direction
- Keeps strong boundaries between Church leaders and members.
Example: A clerical pope might defend strict Church teachings on family or sacraments.
- Focuses on compassion, listening, and inclusion
- Tries to meet people where they are.
- Emphasises mercy over judgment.
Example: A pastoral pope might welcome divorced people or support migrants and the poor.