Instead, here are a few examples of what I might say: When you speak to me that way, I feel (angry, upset, sad). It makes me feel angry when you (yell at me, say bad things, accuse me of things). Please give me (some space, a break, some time to myself) because I feel angry or upset.

These are funny to me and I don't talk this way to people unless I am very angry. You have used them appropriately however. I probably would not say this to my employer or my boss. They might view it as a threat and fire me. The words are very direct or forward, but appropriately used.

At the level of one specific country.

Correction: I thought about some things that we could've done together.

This is difficult because the quality of the video is poor. It is very hard to hear. I will give you some of what I heard. Good luck on the rest. You may try to google the lyrics for this song. Who knows what life holds, who knows what lies ahead. Strangers just might be a friend you haven't met yet. And who knows what life brings, who knows what you could be. if you close your eyes and (?) Chorus: Everyone needs someone who cares, everyone needs someone who is always there, to make you smile and make life worthwhile...

Yes.

We cook and eat black-eyed peas (for good luck). We may attend a New-Years Eve party or event or just stay home and reflect on the past year. We discuss what we have accomplished and our plans for the new year (Resolution).

 

Sentence one is correct, but I am unsure what you mean. The first thought (from a US English speaker) may be that this relative lives near your home.. If you want to explain that he is "close (bonded, connected) to you" and also "alive" (living, breathing) then it might need to be written differently. Ex: My relative (uncle, brother, etc) is alive. I am very close to him.