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How to say "Is the glass half-full or half-empty?" in Greek

Here is how to say this expression in Greek:

• Στάση ζωής: το ποτήρι είναι μισοάδειο ή μισογεμάτο

You see a glass with water in it. The water is at the half-way mark in the glass. Which leads to the question:

How would you choose to describe it?

Τhis expression is often used to point out the difference between optimists and pessimists. The optimist sees the glass as half full – focusing

more on what is there and all that could be done with half a glass of water. The pessimist sees the glass as half empty – focusing more on half

the water being gone and, eventually, the glass becoming empty. Each day offers us the opportunity to make choices in our life.

We can choose to think positively or choose to think negatively. Being optimistic is a daily choice we all have. You can learn to be optimistic.

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