Validation / Vocabulary

A miserable photographer meets a ticket validator capable of brightening anyone’s day with an upbeat attitude and a smile. The lesson: We all need validation.
A fable about a parking attendant who gives his customers REAL validation -- dispensing both free parking and free compliments.
Kurt Kuenne - the is an award-winning filmmaker and composer of both fiction and documentary films. Upon the release of his first feature in 1999, he was named one of the Top 25 New Faces of Indie Film by Filmmaker Magazine.
Arielle:  Where did the story for VALIDATION come from? Kurt:  One day, I was at the mall and forgot to get my parking validated. As I was walking back to the validation booth, it occurred to me how nice it would be if, when I asked for validation, they gave me “real” validation.  And then I realized, “That’s my good friend, the brilliant actor, TJ Thyne (“Bones”). That’s what he does!”  I knew immediately that TJ would play a parking attendant who dispensed both free parking and free compliments.  The story grew from there.

making something officially or legally acceptable or approved E.g. Parking is free with validation of your ticket by one of the outlets in the mall. ALSO: proof that something is correct
2) Powerful features – please find synonyms
3) It’s concern - to cause worry to someone E.g. The state of my father's health concerns us greatly. ALSO: a worried or nervous feeling about something, or something that makes you feel worried E.g. Concern for the safety of the two missing teenagers is growing
4) Bless you do - something you say to tell someone you are grateful to them when they have been kind to you E.g. "Here, let me help you with your shopping." "Oh, bless you, dear."
5) You are not patronizing the shops - speaking or behaving towards someone as if they are stupid or not important E.g. It's that patronizing tone of hers that I can't bear

a social club – please explain
7) It (suit) flatters you - to make someone look more attractive than usual E.g. That new hairstyle really flatters her. Short skirts don't flatter me at all.
8) You are the backbone that keeps this place running - the line of bones down the centre of the back that provides support for the body E.g. She stood with her backbone rigid
9) You provide hundreds of jobs sustaining hundreds of families - to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time E.g. The economy looks set to sustain its growth into next year. Sustain = to keep alive E.g. The soil in this part of the world is not rich enough to sustain a large population
10) That’s huge – what does it mean?

it is said about a man who need to win one more round to be a winner
12) You have still got a great golf swing - a change E.g. He experiences severe mood swings (= sudden changes from one extreme mood to another). ALSO: golf term
13) You are so thorough – give synonyms, can you?
14) You are so efficient - working or operating quickly and effectively in an organized way E.g. The city's transport system is one of the most efficient in Europe
15) What’s the point? – provide other similar expressions, will you?
16) Gorgeous – give as many synonyms as you can!
17) Not in the prime of your lives – One's happiest, most successful time; the period when one has the most energy, vitality, and potential. Often structured as "the prime of (one's) life." E.g. My father was in the prime of life when he was diagnosed with cancer.

admiration
Admiration a feeling of respect and approval
Recognition praise, respect, or admiration
Respect - a feeling of admiration that you have for someone because of their personal qualities, their achievements, or their status, and that you show by treating them in a polite and kind way
Credit - praise for something you have done or achieved
Regard – respect and admiration for someone or something
Compliment - something nice that you say to praise someone
Acclaim - public praise for someone or something
Glory - admiration and praise that you get because you have done something impressive
A pat on the back - praise for having done something good

really something!
It’s really wonderful!
Isn’t it beautiful?
Ah, really wonderful!
Isn’t that fantastic!
What a grand view!
That’s incredible!
That’s quite fantastic!
I just adore this colour!
It’s absolutely splendid!
I’ve never seen anything like it!
I’ve never met anyone so attractive!

is a real hero changing the world? Give your reasons. Is it possible to change the world this way?
2) Do you approve of “artificial positivity” that is so popular these days? Are you sure that positive validation motivates & inspires people?
3) What are your favorite films with transformational themes? What would you recommend?
4) Would you like more movies like this one? Give your reasons. Do they truly motivate & support people?