태뽕이의 자기계발 & 경력개발

73일차. ♣ Unit 5. Awkward situations - LESSON 3. MANAGING AN AWKWARD SITUATION - [Responding to awkward situations] ※ Responding to awkward situations *When you are in an awkward situation, you can respond in a number of ways. For example, you can try to explain yourself (explain yourself). I was only trying to help. I didn't mean to upset them. *They might deny (deny) that they did or said someth..

72일차. ♣ Unit 5. Awkward situations - LESSON 3. MANAGING AN AWKWARD SITUATION - [Criticizing and responding to criticism] [BOB] The door's a bit tough, so you might have to give it a hard pull. [NANCY] I don't want my daughter making the same mistake I did, getting married young and then missing out on all those opportunities. ※ Criticizing and responding to criticism *Criticism can either be dir..

71일차. ♣ Unit 5. Awkward situations - LESSON 3. MANAGING AN AWKWARD SITUATION - [Expressions for life events] [EMMA] Mum, you've given him three helpings already. • helping -helping (of something) an amount of food given to somebody at a meal SYNONYM serving : (식사 때 한 사람 몫으로 덜어 주는 음식의) 양[그릇] a small/generous helping 조금/듬뿍 담은 양 We all had a second helping of pie. 우리는 모두 파이를 두 그릇[번]씩 먹었다. [BOB] We'..

70일차. ♣ Unit 5. Awkward situations - LESSON 2. DEALING WITH AWKWARD QUESTIONS - [Explaining what you think is inappropriate] ※ You're making small talk with someone you have just met. You don't want to talk about money but are happy to talk about family. Listen and record the correct response. When you see a blank, give information about yourself. C. No problem. Ordinarily, people don't ask thin..

Daylight-Saving Time is Ending. Seize the Morning With These Tips. https://www.wsj.com/articles/daylight-saving-time-end-meaning-11667506914?mod=hp_user_preferences_pos4#cxrecs_s Take advantage of the morning sunlight when the clocks fall back Attention night owls who want to become earlier risers: This weekend might be your best chance to reset your sleep schedule for the coming year. Most Amer..

표현심화 31 1. a fraction of -a small or tiny part, amount, or proportion of e.g.) The plastic folders were a fraction of the price of the leather ones. 2. all things considered. -taking everything into account e.g.) All things considered, I think we’ve done a really good job. 3. all in all -overall, mostly e.g.) All In all, I think the response to the campaign was very positive. 4. be bound to do -..

69일차. ♣ Unit 5. Awkward situations - LESSON 2. DEALING WITH AWKWARD QUESTIONS - [Dealing with sensitive topics] ※ Dealing with sensitive topics *Some topics are sensitive, and what's appropriate can differ depending on the individual and the culture. It is always best to ask the person about the topic if you are in doubt. Would you mind if I asked you about your salary? Do you feel comfortable t..

68일차. ♣ Unit 5. Awkward situations - LESSON 2. DEALING WITH AWKWARD QUESTIONS - [Shortened sentences] ※ Shortened sentences /ˈʃɔːrtn/ *In informal conversation, native speakers often shorten their sentences. This can be done by leaving out non-essential words, or by joining words together. In these examples, notice the words that have been omitted, and the words that have been joined together. A..

67일차. ♣ Unit 5. Awkward situations - LESSON 2. DEALING WITH AWKWARD QUESTIONS - [Making small talk] [BOB] Hmmm. Don't make them like that anymore, do they? [BOB] Couldn't help noticing your bumper sticker [LEO] Yeah. It came with the car. • bumper sticker -a sign with a message on it that people stick on the back of their car : (차의) 범퍼 스티커(표어나 후보자 이름 따위를 인쇄해 넣음) e.g.) Their bumper sticker says ‘..