You have received a letter from your english-speaking pen friend ann. all the girls in my class who care about what they look like, come to school and talk about their pink mobiles and pink bags and pink boots. and when they get older they will have a pink car, a pink bathroom and a pink house. i hate this pink fashion. i’m afraid i’ve made enemies with all my friends what do you think about this pink madness? is there anything your classmates or your friends are mad about? do you ever dislike what your friends are fond of and what do you do in such situations?

Вы получили письмо от англоязычной подруги Энн. Все девушки моего класса, которые заботятся о себе, как они выглядят, приходят в школу и рассказывают о своих розовых мобильных телефонах, и розовых мешках, и розовых сапогах. И когда они станут старше, у них будет розовый автомобиль, розовая ванная комната и розовый дом. Я ненавижу эту розовую моду. Боюсь, все мои друзья станут мне врагами. Что вы думаете об этом розовом безумии? Есть ли что-нибудь, о чем говорят ваши одноклассники или ваши друзья? Вам когда-нибудь не нравилось то, что любят ваши друзья и что вы делаете в таких ситуациях?

Dear Ann,

Thank you for your letter. I understand that you feel frustrated about the obsession with pink fashion among your classmates. It can be tough to feel like you don't fit in or have different interests than your friends. It's important to remember that everyone has their own unique preferences and it's okay to have different likes and dislikes.

Personally, I believe that fashion and personal style should be about individual expression and not just following trends blindly. It's great that your classmates have found something they enjoy, but it's equally important to respect and appreciate different tastes and choices.

In situations like these, where we may disagree with our friends' interests, it's important to handle the situation with kindness and understanding. Here are some steps you can take:

1. Empathize: Try to understand why your friends are so enthusiastic about pink fashion. Maybe it makes them feel confident or happy.

2. Communicate: Have an open and honest conversation with your friends. Let them know that while you respect their choices, you have different preferences. Explain that it's okay to have different interests, and it doesn't mean you can't be friends.

3. Find common ground: Look for shared interests that you and your friends can still enjoy together. Just because you don't share their love for pink fashion doesn't mean you can't find other activities or topics to bond over.

4. Be true to yourself: It's important to stay true to who you are and not feel pressured to conform to what others like. Embrace your own interests and hobbies, even if they differ from your friends'.

5. Seek new friendships: If you find it difficult to connect with your current friends due to different interests, consider exploring new friendships with people who share similar passions and hobbies.

Remember, it's okay to have different likes and dislikes. What matters is how we treat each other and respect our differences. I encourage you to embrace your individuality and continue to be true to your own preferences.

As for my own experiences, I have come across situations where my friends liked things that I didn't particularly enjoy. In these cases, I still respect their choices and try to find common ground or explore other activities we can do together. It's perfectly natural for friends to have different interests and it doesn't have to affect the friendship negatively.

I hope this helps, Ann. Feel free to reach out if you have any more questions or concerns.

Best wishes,
[Your Name]