George Costanza’s Tips for Working Hard II

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1. George Costanza’s Tips for Working Hard IVVoice Mail. Never answer your phone if you have voice mail. People don’t call you just because they want to give you something for nothing — they call because they want YOU to do work for THEM. That’s no way to live. Screen all your calls through voice mail. If somebody leaves a voice mail ... Читать далее...
2. George Costanza’s Tips for Working Hard IIIMessy desk. Top management can get away with a clean desk. For the rest of us, it looks like you’re not working hard enough. Build huge piles of documents around your workspace. To the observer, last year’s work looks the same as today’s work; it’s volume that counts. Pile them high and wide. If you ... Читать далее...
3. George Costanza’s Tips for Working Hard VIAppear to Work Late. Always leave the office late, especially when the boss is still around. You could read magazines and storybooks that you always wanted to read but have no time until late before leaving. Make sure you walk past the boss’ room on your way out. Send important emails at unearthly hours (e. ... Читать далее...
4. George Costanza’s Tips for Working Hard IXBuild Vocabulary. Read up on some computer magazines and pick out all the jargon and new products. Use it freely when in conversation with bosses. Remember: They don’t have to understand what you say, but you sure sound impressive....
5. George Costanza’s Tips for Working Hard IGeorge Costanza’s Tips for Working Hard I Never walk down the hall without a document in your hands. People with documents in their hands look like hardworking employees heading for important meetings. People with nothing in their hands look like they’re heading for the cafeteria. People with a newspaper in their hand look like they’re ... Читать далее...
6. Перевод слова observerObserver — наблюдатель; человек, соблюдающий что-либо Перевод слова An observer of the stars — наблюдающий звезды patient observer of nature — терпеливый наблюдатель природы an observer of his promises — человек, выполняющий свои обещания I am a great Observer of natural appearances. Я очень люблю наблюдать за природными явлениями. I was invited to attend their ... Читать далее...
7. The invention of the ComputerВ небольшом топике Изобретение компьютера рассказывается о том, что первый проект был разработан уже в середине 1830-х годов, но только более чем через столетие компьютер вошел в нашу жизнь. Сейчас трудно представить, как мы обходились без ПК, планшетов, интернета и электронной почты. Personal computers are now commonplace in most homes throughout the world, and are ... Читать далее...
8. Working With the IT DepartmentWhenever I have a Technology problem at work, I try to solve it myself. It’s not that I know a lot of about technology. In fact, the Opposite is true. I’m Pretty much a Computer illiterate, but I still try. Why do I Bother? The answer is the IT department in my company. Every time ... Читать далее...
9. Changed HR policiesCasual Fridays: Week 1 — Memo No. 1 Effective this week, the company is adopting Fridays as Casual Day. Employees are free to dress in the casual attire of their choice. Week 3 — Memo No. 2 Spandex and leather micro-miniskirts are not appropriate attire for Casual Day. Neither are string ties, rodeo belt buckles ... Читать далее...
10. Перевод слова personalPersonal — личный, персональный Перевод слова Personal opinion — личное мнение personal needs — личные потребности to become personal — переходить на личности personal charm — личное обаяние personal computer — персональный компьютер She hired a Personal trainer. Она наняла личного тренера. He quit for Personal reasons. Он уволился по личным причинам. Don’t pry into ... Читать далее...
11. Перевод слова casualCasual — повседневный; непроизвольный, случайный Перевод слова Casual discovery — случайное открытие casual tone — небрежный тон casual perusal — беглый взгляд The house was full of visitors and Casuals. Дом был полон приглашенных гостей и случайных посетителей. She had a Casual attitude to life. Она относилась к жизни поверхностно. Casual clothes are the order ... Читать далее...
12. Значение идиомы blast off[blast off] {v.} 1. To begin a rocket flight. The astronaut will blast off into orbit at six o’clock. 2. Also [blast away] {informal} To scold or protest violently. The coach blasted off at the team for poor playing....
13. Значение идиомы on the fly[on the fly ] {adv. phr.} 1. While in the air; in flight. Thebird caught a bug on the fly. Joe was called out because thecatcher caught the ball on the fly. 2. {informal} Between otheractivities; while busy with many things. The president was so busythat he had to dictate letters on the fly. John ... Читать далее...
14. Getting and Making ThreatsRuth: I’m really glad you’re getting so much support from the public. Look at all of these bags of Fan mail. Carl: Only about half of that is fan mail. The rest is Hate mail. Ruth: Hate mail? Who would send you hate mail? Carl: Lots of people. People who are Disgruntled write to me ... Читать далее...
15. Перевод слова calculateCalculate — вычислять, подсчитывать Перевод слова To calculate the velocity of light — вычислять скорость света to calculate interest — вычислять проценты calculate costs — вычислять издержки The coach was Calculated to carry six regular passengers. Карета была рассчитана на шесть пассажиров. Rates are Calculated on an hourly basis. Ставки рассчитаны на почасовой основе. We ... Читать далее...
16. Do you have an email address?An unemployed man is desperate to support his family of a wife and three kids. He applies for a janitor’s job at a large firm and easily passes an aptitude test. The human resources manager tells him, «You will be hired at minimum wage of $5.35 an hour. Let me have your e-mail address so ... Читать далее...
17. Перевод слова computerComputer — компьютер Перевод слова Personal computer — персональный компьютер all-purpose computer — многоцелевой компьютер to run a computer — работать на компьютере My Computer’s gone haywire. С моим комьютером происходит что-то неладное. My Computer went nuts on me. Мой компьютер стал выдавать мне какую-то ерунду. My Computer is working slow. Мой компьютер работает медленно. ... Читать далее...
18. E-mailТопик Электронная почта рассказывает о предпосылках появления электронных писем и о видах дистанционной переписки, существовавших до электронной почты. Начиная с древней истории, человечество стремилось к общению: сначала появились барабаны, затем дымовые сигналы, затем посыльные, телеграф, азбука Морзе, телексы. Телексы стали широко использоваться с середины 1920-х до середины 1980-х годов. Сеть телексов была безопасной и не ... Читать далее...
19. The last day working«You Know It’s Your Last Day At Work When……» You hand a bank teller an envelope, and when she asks, «What’s this?», you realize you just dropped the company’s deposit in a mailbox. A woman comes into the store, you turn to the other salesman and say, «I waited on the last fat ugly old ... Читать далее...
20. Значение идиомы C. O. D[C. O. D.] {n. phr.} Abbreviation of «cash on delivery.» If you want to receive a piece of merchandise by mail and pay when you receive it, you place a C. O. D. order....
21. Two groups of computer experts were set up in order toTwo groups of computer experts were set up in order to find out whether computer is male or female: one group was male, and the other group was female. The group of women reported that computers should be refereed to as «HE» because: 1. In order to get their attention you have to turn them ... Читать далее...
22. Buying Stamps at the Post OfficeClerk: Can I help you? Tamika: I’d like to buy some Stamps. Clerk: In what Denomination? Tamika: I’m not sure. I need them for sending regular letters and for Priority Mail. Clerk: The current Rate for sending a First-class letter is 41 cents. With first-class service, your letter will get there in three to seven ... Читать далее...
23. Workplace insanityHOW TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LEVEL OF INSANITY IN THE WORKPLACE Page yourself over the intercom. Don’t disguise your voice. Find out where your boss shops and buy exactly the same outfits. Wear them one day after your boss does. This is especially effective if your boss is of a different gender than you. Make ... Читать далее...
24. Computer RevolutionТопик Компьютерная революция рассказывает о том, как много преимуществ получил человек с момента изобретения компьютера. Например, они экономят много времени и редко ошибаются; намного быстрее и проще получить информацию в Интернете, чем просмотреть горы книг в библиотеке; покупки в онлайн-магазинах тоже экономят наше время и деньги; а отправить письмо по электронной почте – быстрее и ... Читать далее...
25. Finally, a worthy pyramid scheme!Finally, a worthy pyramid scheme! Simply send this e-mail to 9 of your mates… INSTRUCTIONS Anaesthetise your wife/girlfriend, put her in a large carton, (don’t forget some ventilation holes), and send it to the person who is at the top of your list. Soon, your name will be at the top of the list, and ... Читать далее...
26. My Working Day (6)В топике Мой рабочий день (6) я рассказываю о буднем дне и о занятиях в школе (или на работе). По утрам я встаю в 7 часов утра, делаю зарядку, убираю постель, умываюсь, одеваюсь и завтракаю. Иногда я сама готовлю завтрак. После школы (или работы) я выполняю домашнее задание и некоторую работу по дому. Позже я ... Читать далее...
27. Keeping their marriage togetherI know a husband and wife who have separate bedrooms, drive different cars, take separate vacations, work different shifts, have their own computers, and even have their own ISPs, separate e-mail addresses and Home Pages. They say they’re doing everything they can to keep their marriage together....
28. Значение идиомы busy work[busy work] {n.} Work that is done not to do or finish anything important, but just to keep busy. When the teacher finished all she had to say it was still a half hour before school was over. So she gave the class a test for busy work....
29. Субботник/ Working SaturdayНа английском языке Перевод на русский язык Working Saturday Субботник My name is Irina and I’m an 8th grade student at a state secondary school. Depending on the timetable, we study 5 or 6 days a week. Sometimes our school holds working Saturdays. It means that we have community service days or days of voluntary ... Читать далее...
30. Working in the gardenA prisioner in jail received a letter from his wife: «I have decided to plant some lettuce in the back garden. When is the best time to plant them?» The prisioner, knowing that the prison guards read all the mail, replied in a letter: «Dear Wife, whatever you do, DO NOT touch the back garden! ... Читать далее...
31. Working in a Dead End JobAgency employee: Tell me why you’d like to sign up with our Employment agency. Kurt: Well, right now I’m working in a Dead end job. There are no opportunities for Advancement. I’m already at the top of the Pay scale, so there’s no chance of another Pay raise. Agency employee: Okay, I’d like to find ... Читать далее...
32. How to Hunt Elephants — Comp Sci StyleComputer scientists hunt elephants using algorithm A: 1. Go to Africa 2. Start at the Cape of Good Hope 3. Work northward in an orderly manner, traversing the continent alternately East and West. 4. During each traverse a. Catch each animal seen b. Compare each animal caught to a known elephant c. Stop when a ... Читать далее...
33. Перевод слова financeFinance — финансы, доходы, деньги; финансировать, содержать Перевод слова The finances of a state — государственные доходы his finances are low — у него плохо с деньгами a system of finance — финансовая система to finance a new house — финансировать строительство нового дома She is Chair of the Finance Committee. Она председатель финансового комитета. ... Читать далее...
34. Grenade hero awarded George CrossL/Cpl Matthew Croucher with his backpack, torn by the grenade A Royal Marine who threw himself on a grenade to save his comrades’ lives is to receive the George Cross. Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher, 24, from Solihull, in the West Midlands triggered a trip wire in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in February. He immediately dropped to ... Читать далее...
35. Sending Business PackagesMaria: I need this Package to arrive in Tulsa by next Wednesday. Sam: Sure, I’ll send it UPS or FedEx using their Ground service. It’ll be cheaper than sending it using their Overnight service and we can still Track it. Is it going to a business? Maria: Yes, it is. Sam: Okay, I’ll Mark that ... Читать далее...
36. The WORK virusThere is a new virus. The code name is WORK. If you receive WORK from your colleagues, your boss, via e-mail, or from anyone else, do not touch it under any circumstances. This virus wipes out your private life completely. If you should happen to come in contact with this virus, take five friends and ... Читать далее...
37. Значение идиомы send one packing[send one packing] {v. phr.} To fire someone summarily. When theboss caught Smith stealing from the cash register, he sent himpacking. Compare: SEND ONE ABOUT ONE’S BUSINESS....
38. Перевод слова mailMail — почта, посылать по почте Перевод слова To deliver mail — доставлять почту to deliver by air mail — доставлять авиапочтой by mail — по почте express mail — экспресс-почта She Mailed the package to me. Она послала мне посылку. You’ve Got Mail. Вам письмо. The order came by Mail. Заказ пришел по почте. ... Читать далее...
39. My Working Day (4)В топике Мой рабочий день (4) я рассказываю, как проходит мой обычный день и учеба в институте. Встав в 7 часов утра, я делаю зарядку, умываюсь, одеваюсь, завтракаю и иду в институт. Занятия начинаются ровно в 9 часов утра. Обычно, у нас несколько занятий в день по разным предметам. В 6 часов вечера я прихожу ... Читать далее...
40. Перевод сленгового выражения blast, значение и пример использованияСленговое выражение: blast Перевод: что-либо очень вечелое, прикольное, классное Пример: That party was a blast! Эта вечеринка была просто супер!...