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Question
Discuss in pairs:
People with foibles are often not conscious of them. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Solution
I agree with this. My grandmother has a foible that we all know about, but she is not conscious of it. When the house is untidy, she gets irritated. She will tuck in the edge of her sari and walk about the house, muttering to herself. She is not even aware of this peculiar behaviour.
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