W: I just read this really interest

W: I just read this really interesting book called Thrive. It’s about what makes people happy.M: Do the same things make everyone happy?W: Well, in some ways, happiness is different for each person ...M: For example, I love to cook, and you hate it.W: Right ... But some things make al- most everyone happy.M: Let me guess. Rich people are happy.W: Well, not really. Studies say it’s im- portant not to be poor. It’s important to have enough money. But having a lot of money doesn’t make you much happier than other people.M: Hmm. Interesting. What else?W: Well, it’s important to have goals in life—you know, the feeling that there’s something important you want to do. It can be work, for example, or it can be something like a hobby. But it should be something you really want to do ...M: Like right now, I’m trying to get in shape—you know, eat right, exercise more ...W: Exactly. That’s a good example. Good health is another thing that’s impor- tant for happiness.M: Right. So what else?W: Other people are important to your happiness, especially your family.D. Discuss with a partner.M: What about friends?W: Yes, friendship is important, too. Good relationships with family members and friends really increase our happiness.