Question

Think of the best way to translate the proverb "The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence" Into Russia a short story to illustrate it. ПОЖАЛУЙСТА! Перевод я уже нашел, но мне нужно рассуждение (желательно на английском, но можно и на русском) СРОЧНО! ДАМ 15 БАЛЛОВ!

Answer 1

We always say that envy is wrong and that envy is meaningless. But when that feeling comes to us, we can't get rid of it. It's like an obsession in a mental patient, like the thought of drugs in a drug addict. If we begin to envy someone, though we say to ourselves that it is necessary to stop it, but all the same we continue.  

At such moments, try to remember that each person has difficult moments. And we all in their heads decide any questions and challenging things. We just don't show it often. People in social networks, which "everything is so cool and cool" just do not spread posts about how they cry at night from the fact that they were called fat in the tram.  

Remember, to make your grass greener than before, your neighbor worked hard and cared for her. And you try to grow flowers

Answer 2

Title: The Enchanted Garden

Once upon a time in a small Russian village, there lived two neighboring farmers, Ivan and Mikhail. Both of them had their own plots of land, separated by a wooden fence. Ivan's land was filled with beautiful wheat fields, while Mikhail's side was adorned with an exquisite apple orchard. As the days passed, Ivan couldn't help but notice the luscious apples that hung temptingly from Mikhail's trees, and Mikhail, in turn, found himself admiring the golden wheat swaying gracefully on Ivan's side.

Ivan would often daydream about how wonderful it would be to have a bountiful apple orchard instead of his wheat fields. "If only I had Mikhail's apple trees," Ivan thought, "I'd be able to enjoy delicious apples all year round and even sell them at the market for a handsome price."

Similarly, Mikhail couldn't help but envy Ivan's thriving wheat fields. "How lucky Ivan is," Mikhail would say to himself, "his wheat brings him a stable income, and he never has to worry about the fluctuations in fruit prices."

One day, the two friends met at the fence, each leaning on their side, and they couldn't help but share their feelings of envy. They both longed for what the other had, believing it to be far better than their own. The conversation grew into a friendly debate about whose life was more fulfilling, and they decided to find out for themselves.

To settle their curiosity, they decided to switch sides for a season. Ivan would tend to the apple orchard, and Mikhail would take care of the wheat fields. They both agreed that, by the end of the season, they would be content with their own lots and put an end to their feelings of envy.

As the weeks passed, Ivan faced the challenges of tending to the apple orchard. He had to deal with pests and diseases that threatened the trees, and the hard labor of harvesting and storing the apples was overwhelming. On the other hand, Mikhail found himself struggling to predict market prices and deal with unpredictable weather conditions that could ruin the entire wheat crop.

Eventually, the season came to an end, and they returned to their original sides of the fence. They were tired, humbled, and gained a newfound appreciation for their own plots of land. They realized that each of their occupations had its challenges and rewards, and what seemed greener from a distance had its own set of hardships.

From that day on, they learned not to envy each other but to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of their own land. They became good friends who shared their knowledge and experiences to help each other prosper.

The villagers noticed the change in Ivan and Mikhail. They marveled at how content and happy they looked. When asked about the transformation, the two friends simply smiled and said, "The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, but once you cross it, you realize the true value of what you have."

And so, the saying became a timeless lesson in the village, reminding everyone to be grateful for what they have and not to be tempted by the illusion of a better life elsewhere. For in reality, happiness lies in appreciating the beauty of our own gardens, watered with hard work, love, and gratitude.