태뽕이의 자기개발 & 경력개발

Dear Jaime, We were so sad to hear of your illness. Everyone here misses you, and our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. If there's anything we can do, just let us know. In sympathy, Anthony.

• bereavement /bɪˈriːvmənt/ 1-[uncountable] the state of having lost a relative or close friend because they have died : U 사별 e.g.) the pain of an emotional crisis such as divorce or bereavement 이혼이나 사별 같은 정서적 위기로 인한 고통 a sense of bereavement learning to cope with bereavement bereavement counselling 2-[countable] the death of a relative or close friend : C 가족[친지]의 사망, 상 e.g.) A family bereavemen..

[WOMAN] Um, a friend of mine, her mother recently passed from breast cancer, and I wasn't able to attend the funeral. [WOMAN] 'Based on what you've told me, your mother died in peace with her loved ones around her, and what more could one ask? [WOMAN] So, our thoughts are with you and in sympathy.' ※ Expressing condolences *Here are some expressions you may find useful if someone is sick. I'm so..

Try to avoid using platitudes when expressing sympathy. My uncle died many years ago, but I have fond memories of him. He died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. • sympathy cards. /ˈsɪmpəθi/

It's company policy that everyone turn off their phones in meetings. No one is allowed to wear shorts in the office. It's not fair to make others wait for you.

♣ Unit 1. Manners and etiquette - LESSON 3 DISCUSSING OFFICE ETIQUETTE - [Office etiquette] • disruptive /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/ -causing problems, noise, etc. so that something cannot continue normally : 지장을 주는 e.g.) She had a disruptive influence on the rest of the class. 그녀는 학급의 다른 학생들에게 지장을 주었다. We have been having building work done on the house which has been very disruptive. The company has managed ..

♣ Group Class • all the same/just the same -despite this SYNONYM nevertheless : 그래도 [그럼에도 불구하고] e.g.) He’s not very reliable, but I like him just the same. 그가 그렇게 믿을 수 있는 사람은 아냐. 하지만 그래도 난 그가 좋아. ‘Will you stay for lunch?’ ‘No, but thanks all the same.’ “있다가 점심 먹고 가겠니?” “아니, 그래도 고마워.” All the same, there’s some truth in what she says. 그렇긴 하지만, 그녀의 말에도 어느 정도 진실성은 있다. Correction: @I could get a ra..

♣ Unit 1. Manners and etiquette - LESSON 2. ASKING SOMEONE FOR A FAVOR - [Asking for a favor] Could you do me a favor? I need someone to watch my dog. I was wondering if you could give me a ride to work. Absolutely! I'd be happy to help you. No problem! It would be my pleasure. I wish that I could, but I have other plans. I'm afraid I won't be able to. I have to visit my parents. I was wondering..

※ Intensifying Some adverbs help intensify what you're saying. e.g.) His behavior at the meeting was quite inappropriate. It's totally unacceptable to criticize your superiors. Your criticism of him was overly direct. ※ Softening Some adverbs, on the other hand, help soften what you're saying. e.g.) This is a rather quiet office. Try to keep the noise down. Hugging is fairly uncommon in this cul..

• take someone aside -to take someone away from someone else they are with so that you can speak to them in a place where other people cannot watch or listen - 맥밀란 -to take (someone) to a place that is away from other people - 메리엄 웹스터 e.g.) I was immediately taken aside by the manager. I took him aside and told him what had happened. [AARON] Um, I would take them aside and speak to them personal..