Understanding:Read the Comments, Why Did They Post?, True or False, Put Events in Order
Language:Words That Go Together, Everyday Expressions
Use It:Reply Builder, Discussion Questions
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Someone posted an embarrassing photo of me
Think Ahead: What matters to you when posting a photo online?
a) I want it to show a fun moment from my day.
b) I want everyone in it to be happy with how they look.
c) I want it to show something my friends will find interesting.
A night at the bar.
Vocab List
tag(v.) — To add a label or link identifying someone or something in a social media post.
violation(n.) — An act that breaks a rule or law.
butt crack(n. phrase) — An informal, mildly crude term for the line between the buttocks.
DM(v.) — To send someone a private message on social media (short for “direct message”).
exposed(adj.) — Visible because it is not covered.
permission(n.) — Agreement that allows someone to do something.
IDK(abbr.) — Short for “I don’t know,” used in informal messages.
take down(phr. v.) — To remove a post, photo, or other content from the internet.
Reading
Someone posted an embarrassing photo of me
I’m a 22-year-old woman visiting New York, and I took some photos at a bar. The next day, I went to post them on TikTok. While tagging the bar, I clicked the location and started looking at other people’s posts.
Then I saw a photo of me. I’m sitting at a table with my butt crack exposed. It already had over 8,000 likes! IDK why. It’s not even funny, just childish. I’m honestly so embarrassed.
I reported it immediately, but TikTok said there were no violations. So I DM’d the account and asked them to delete it. I’ll admit I was a little rude in my message because I was upset. Their reply was, “you were in public, don’t have your butt crack out.”
Seriously? Being in public means I have to accept someone posting an embarrassing photo of me for thousands of people to laugh at? I never gave permission. Is this actually legal, and is there anything else I can do to get it taken down?
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Think Ahead: What matters to you when posting a photo online?
a) I want it to show a fun moment from my day.
b) I want everyone in it to be happy with how they look.
c) I want it to show something my friends will find interesting.
tag(v.)
— To add a label or link identifying someone or something in a social media post.
butt crack(n. phrase)
— An informal, mildly crude term for the line between the buttocks.
exposed(adj.)
— Visible because it is not covered.
IDK(abbr.)
— Short for “I don’t know,” used in informal messages.
violation(n.)
— An act that breaks a rule or law.
DM(v.)
— To send someone a private message on social media (short for “direct message”).
permission(n.)
— Agreement that allows someone to do something.
take down(phr. v.)
— To remove a post, photo, or other content from the internet.
A night at the bar.
Poster
Mandy
I’m a 22-year-old woman visiting New York, and I took some photos at a bar. The next day, I went to post them on TikTok. While tagging the bar, I clicked the location and started looking at other people’s posts.
Then I saw a photo of me. I’m sitting at a table with my butt crack exposed. It already had over 8,000 likes! IDK why. It’s not even funny, just childish. I’m honestly so embarrassed.
I reported it immediately, but TikTok said there were no violations. So I DM’d the account and asked them to delete it. I’ll admit I was a little rude in my message because I was upset. Their reply was, “you were in public, don’t have your butt crack out.”
Seriously? Being in public means I have to accept someone posting an embarrassing photo of me for thousands of people to laugh at? I never gave permission. Is this actually legal, and is there anything else I can do to get it taken down?
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Jules
How is that funny? You were just sitting at a table. Being in public isn't an excuse to humiliate you.
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b. Says posting the photo was wrong, even in a public place.
Sam
What's the big deal? Are you embarrassed about your body?
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c. Dismisses Mandy's complaint and suggests she may be embarrassed about her body.
Nico
I wouldn't assume it's illegal just because you didn't agree to it. Photos taken in public can be legal to post. A New York lawyer could tell you whether that applies here, though. Legal and decent aren't the same thing.
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a. Warns that not giving permission may not make the post illegal.
a. Warns that not giving permission may not make the post illegal.
b. Says posting the photo was wrong, even in a public place.
c. Dismisses Mandy's complaint and suggests she may be embarrassed about her body.
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Why Did They Post?
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Understanding
Why Did They Post?
Choose one:
→She wants to know whether posting the photo was legal and how to get it removed.Correct answer
→She wants readers to explain why so many people liked the photo.
→She wants readers to judge whether her message to the account was too rude.
True or False
Answer each question by selecting True or False, then click CHECK to see your results.
Explanation
True or False
1. Mandy found the embarrassing photo after the account sent her a message.
TRUEFALSEFalse
2. The photo already had more than 8,000 likes when Mandy saw it.
TRUEFALSETrue
3. TikTok decided that the photo broke its rules.
TRUEFALSEFalse
4. Mandy says she was a little rude when asking for the photo to be deleted because she was upset.
TRUEFALSETrue
5. The account used the fact that Mandy was in public to defend posting the photo.
TRUEFALSETrue
6. Mandy had agreed to let the account post the photo.
TRUEFALSEFalse
Put Events in Order
Put the events in the order they happened, from first to last.
1Mandy went to a bar in New York and took some photos.
2The next day, Mandy found an embarrassing photo of herself on TikTok.
3She reported the photo, but TikTok said it did not break its rules.
4Mandy messaged the account and asked them to delete the photo.
5The account replied that she had been in public.
Put Events in Order
Put the events from the story in the correct order from first (1) to last (5):
Mandy messaged the account and asked them to delete the photo.
Mandy went to a bar in New York and took some photos.
The account replied that she had been in public.
She reported the photo, but TikTok said it did not break its rules.
The next day, Mandy found an embarrassing photo of herself on TikTok.
Mandy went to a bar in New York and took some photos.
The next day, Mandy found an embarrassing photo of herself on TikTok.
She reported the photo, but TikTok said it did not break its rules.
Mandy messaged the account and asked them to delete the photo.
The account replied that she had been in public.
Words That Go Together
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Language
Words That Go Together
Match each word with the words it goes with:
1. postd) a photo
2. sitc) at a table
3. giveb) permission
4. geta) likes
a)likes
b)permission
c)at a table
d)a photo
Everyday Expressions
Choose the meaning that fits the sentence.
Everyday Expressions
Choose the correct meaning.
If I say, “ I’ll admit, I enjoyed that silly film,” I ama)being honest about something I feel awkward saying.b)apologizing for something I did wrong.being honest about something I feel awkward saying. or apologizing for something I did wrong.
When someone asks, “ What's the big deal? ” they area)questioning why someone is so upset about something.b)asking for details about an important event.questioning why someone is so upset about something. or asking for details about an important event.
Reply Builder
Show Mandy that you understand how she feels.
I understand why you feel when so many people have seen the photo.
I understand why you feel embarrassed when so many people have seen the photo.
Give your opinion about the decision to post the photo.
I think posting the photo was because
I think posting the photo was wrong because Mandy didn't agree to it.
Suggest a way for Mandy to calm down before replying again.
Before you reply again, try to help you calm down.
Before you reply again, try taking a short walk to help you calm down.
Use It
Reply Builder
Show Mandy that you understand how she feels.
I understand why you feel when so many people have seen the photo.
Give your opinion about the decision to post the photo.
I think posting the photo was because
Suggest a way for Mandy to calm down before replying again.
Before you reply again, try to help you calm down.
Discussion Questions
What should Mandy do next? Anything?
What would you do if someone posted an embarrassing photo of you?
When should you ask permission before posting a photo of someone?
How would you ask a friend to take down a photo of you?
What helps you calm down before replying to an upsetting message?
What should social media apps do when someone reports an embarrassing photo?
What would you do if a photo you posted upset someone?
What helps you feel better after an embarrassing moment?
Discussion Questions
What should Mandy do next? Anything?
What would you do if someone posted an embarrassing photo of you?
When should you ask permission before posting a photo of someone?
How would you ask a friend to take down a photo of you?
What helps you calm down before replying to an upsetting message?
What should social media apps do when someone reports an embarrassing photo?
What would you do if a photo you posted upset someone?
What helps you feel better after an embarrassing moment?
Answers·Someone posted an embarrassing photo of me / Level 3
Read the Comments:
Jules: b. Says posting the photo was wrong, even in a public place.
Sam: c. Dismisses Mandy's complaint and suggests she may be embarrassed about her body.
Nico: a. Warns that not giving permission may not make the post illegal.
Why Did They Post?: She wants to know whether posting the photo was legal and how to get it removed.
True or False:
False. She found it while looking at other people’s posts through the bar’s location on TikTok.
True. She says it “already had over 8,000 likes” when she discovered it.
False. After Mandy reported the photo, TikTok said there were no violations.
True. She admits she was “a little rude” in her message because she was upset.
True. Their reply was, “you were in public, don’t have your butt crack out.”
False. Mandy says she never gave permission for the photo to be posted.
Put Events in Order:
Mandy went to a bar in New York and took some photos.
The next day, Mandy found an embarrassing photo of herself on TikTok.
She reported the photo, but TikTok said it did not break its rules.
Mandy messaged the account and asked them to delete the photo.
The account replied that she had been in public.
Vocabulary:
post: a photo
sit: at a table
give: permission
get: likes
Everyday Expressions: 1. a; 2. a
Reply Builder examples:
I understand why you feel embarrassed when so many people have seen the photo.
I think posting the photo was wrong because Mandy didn't agree to it.
Before you reply again, try taking a short walk to help you calm down.
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