Losing Employees to Other Companies

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1. Asking for a First Date Natalie: Hello. Sergio: Hi, Could I speak to Natalie? Natalie: This is she. Sergio: Oh hi, this is Sergio. How are you? Natalie: Good. How about you? Sergio: I’m great. Uh, well, the reason I’m calling is I was wondering if you’d like To go out sometime? Natalie: You mean on a Date? Sergio: Yeah, […]...
2. Preparing a Professional Portfolio Melinda: Ta da! I’m finally done with my Portfolio. Do you want to see it? Chad: Sure. This portfolio has Samples of your work, right? Melinda: It does, but it’s much more than that. It’s a presentation of the Highlights of my career, with examples of my Groundbreaking work. Chad: Uh, okay, if you say […]...
3. Fearing Bioterrorism Natalie: Why are you wearing that Gas mask? Anton: I’m getting used to it. If we ever have a Bioterrorist attack, I’ll be ready. Want to try one on? Natalie: No, thanks. If we get involved in Biological warfare, I think we’ll have some Warning. Anton: That’s what you think. Airborne toxins, Bacteria, or Viruses […]...
4. Passing Through Airport Security Roland: Why are you so nervous about flying? Natalie: I’m not nervous about being in the air. It’s going through Security. I hear it’s a Hassle and I don’t want to end up being Strip-searched. Roland: You won’t be strip-searched. All you need to do is to follow a few simple rules. When you get […]...
5. Mergers and Acquisitions Marisol: What do you think of the big announcement this morning? Lamar: That our company is going To merge with McQ Corp.? From what I’ve Heard through the grapevine, this isn’t a Merger but a Hostile takeover. Marisol: But the CEO said this morning that our company and McQ Corp. are Equals in this merger, […]...
6. Перевод слова accept Accept – принимать, соглашаться Перевод слова To accept a bet – согласиться на пари to accept a challenge – принять вызов to accept a condition – принимать условие I Accept your kind offer. Я принимаю ваше любезное предложение. Please Accept this small gift. Пожалуйста, примите этот маленький подарок. I cannot Accept your invitation Я не […]...
7. The boss called one of his employees into the office The boss called one of his employees into the office. “Rob,” he said, “you’ve been with the company for a year. You started off in the post room, one week later you were promoted to a sales position, and one month after that you were promoted to district manager of the sales department. Just four […]...
8. Holding Structured and Unstructured Meetings Diego: Okay, why don’t you Brief me on what you’ve planned for the meeting tomorrow? Maya: Sure. At the meeting of the managers tomorrow, we’ll begin with introductions. Since you’re the most Senior manager, the job Falls to you. Diego: I don’t think we need To stand on ceremony. Have Alexi do the introductions. Maya: […]...
9. Перевод слова match Match – ровня, пара, подходить, сочетать; матч Перевод слова He’s no match for her – он ей не пара they are a good match – они подходят друг другу to match well – точно соответствовать to match colours – подбирать цвета to match images – совмещать изображения These colours don’t Match. Эти цвета плохо сочетаются. […]...
10. Losing a Passport While Traveling Nina: Oh, my God! I can’t find my Passport. I never should have put it in my purse. I’m sure a Pickpocket took it. Serge: Calm down. Maybe you just Misplaced it. Let’s Turn out all of your pockets and search for it before we Panic. Nina: I know it’s gone. I know it! Flag […]...
11. Dealing with Unhappy Employees Asa: I don’t know how we Got stuck with reviewing employee Complaints. This has got to be the worst job ever! Samantha: This is important work and somebody has to do it. Come on, let’s get started. Asa: I think it’s bad for Morale to allow employees to file complaints. We’re all Overworked and Underpaid, […]...
12. Training Inexperienced Employees Kazuko: I really appreciate you helping with the training of the Newbies. I couldn’t have done it without you. Martin: Don’t mention it. I remember when I was still Wet behind the ears and the Veterans in the company gave me the benefit of their time and Expertise. They Propped me up until I could […]...
13. Footless Parrot A guy is having marital problems. He and the wife are not communicating at all and he’s lonesome so he goes to a pet store thinking a pet might help. The store he happened to walk into specialized in parrots. As he wanders down the rows of parrots he notices one with no feet. Surprised […]...
14. Negotiating With a Street Vendor Sean: Just look at the quality of that. You won’t find a finer one anywhere. Patrice: It’s nice, but it’s more than I want To spend. Sean: Okay, just for you, I’ll Knock off 10%. What do you say? Patrice: I think it’s still too Pricey. I think I’ll Pass. Sean: Wait! Don’t be so […]...
15. Tough Negotiations I’m not what you would call The world’s best negotiator, but sometimes it’s necessary to engage in a Tough negotiation. Take, for instance, the time I had to Renew the Lease on my apartment. This was Back in college, when I was renting a small Studio in the Miracle Mile area of Los Angeles. When […]...
16. Evaluating employees RE: Quotes Taken from actual performance evaluations: “Since my last report, this employee has reached rock bottom and has started to dig.” “His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of morbid curiosity.” “I would not allow this employee to breed.” “This associate is really not so much of a has-been, but more of […]...
17. Перевод слова deal Deal – сделка Перевод слова Firm deal – надежная сделка to sign a deal – подписать соглашение backroom deal – закулисная сделка OK, it’s a Deal. Хорошо, договорились. He is easy to Deal with. С ним легко иметь дело. It’s a Deal. По рукам!...
18. Packing Toiletries for a Trip It was going to be my wife’s 30th birthday this week and I was Surprising her with a trip to San Diego for the weekend. Since it was going to be a surprise, I needed to Pack both of our Bags before Picking her up from work and Hitting the road. Packing my stuff was […]...
19. An elderly man goes into a brothel An elderly man goes into a brothel and tells the madam he would like a young girl for the night. Surprised, she looks at the ancient man and asks how old he is. “I’m 90 years old,” he says. “90!” replies the woman. “Don’t you realize you’ve had it?” “Oh, sorry,” says the old man, […]...
20. The Company Commander and the 1st Sgt, were in the field The Company Commander and the 1st Sgt, were in the field. As they hit the sack for the night, the 1SG said: “Sir, look up into the sky and tell me what you see.” The CO said “I see millions of stars.” 1st Sgt.: “And what does that tell you, sir?” CO: Astronomically, it tells […]...
21. Religious battle golf The Pope met with the College of Cardinals to discuss a proposal from Shimon Peres, the former leader of Israel. “Your holiness,” said one of the Cardinals, “Mr. Peres wants to determine whether Jews or Catholics are superior, by challenging you to a golf match.” The Pope was greatly disturbed, as he had never held […]...
22. Making and Receiving a Job Offer Salima: Hello. Jake: Hi, this is Jake Nagano at Fixit Corp. How are you today? Salima: Oh, hi, Jake. I’m fine. How are you? Jake: Good. The reason I’m calling is that we’d like to offer you the position you interviewed for last week. Salima: Oh, that’s great. I was really impressed with Fixit. Jake: […]...
23. Перевод слова offer Offer – предлагать, выражать; предложение Перевод слова A job offer – предложение о найме to offer opinion – выражать мнение to offer a free pardon – обещать полное прощение He Offered to marry her. Он предложил ей выйти за него замуж. Can I Offer you something to drink? Могу ли я предложить вам что-нибудь выпить? […]...
24. Значение идиомы play hard to get [play hard to get] {v. phr.} To act as if one weren’t interested;be fickle; be coy. “Professor Brown is playing very hard to get,”our dean said, “but I know he will accept our offer and come to teachhere.”...
25. Значение идиомы at first blush [at first blush] {adv. phr.} When first seen; without careful study. At first blush the offer looked good, but when we studied it, we found things we could not accept....
26. Значение идиомы snap up [snap up] {v.}, {informal} To take or accept eagerly. Eggs wereon sale cheap, and the shoppers snapped up the bargain. Mr. Hayestold Bob that he would take him skiing, and Bob snapped up the offer....
27. Negotiating With a Street Vendor Sean: Just look at the quality of that. You won’t find a finer one anywhere. Patrice: It’s nice, but it’s more than I want To spend. Sean: Okay, just for you, I’ll Knock off 10%. What do you say? Patrice: I think it’s still too Pricey. I think I’ll Pass. Sean: Wait! Don’t be so […]...
28. Signing Professional Athletes Nick: I don’t care what it takes. I want Robinson on my team next year. Jamie: He’ll be a Free agent and he’ll be Fielding a lot of offers. I don’t know if we can make him an attractive enough Deal. Nick: We’ll offer him a Signing bonus. That should Sweeten the deal. Jamie: I’m […]...
29. A Call from a Telemarketer Doris: Hello. Telemarketer: Hello, may I speak to The lady of the house? Doris: What is this regarding? Telemarketer: I’m calling from Cheetam Cable Company and we have a very special offer. This month only, you can get a Bundle of services for the low, low price of $69.99! This offer… Doris: Thank you, but […]...
30. Driving a Company Car Michael: Shall we? Robin: Oh, this is nice. Did you get a new car? Michael: No, this is a Company car. Getting to drive one is one of the Perks of my new job. Robin: Does your new position Call for a lot of driving? Michael: It does. As the Regional supervisor, I have To […]...
31. Ending a Restaurant Meal Server: Can I Clear these plates and get them Out of your way? Alvin: Sure, we’re all done. Can I get the rest of that in a Doggie bag? Server: No problem. I’ll Wrap it up for you. Is there anything else I can get you? Did you Leave room for dessert? How about some […]...
32. Значение идиомы make a match [make a match] {v. phr.} To bring a man and woman together for thepurpose of an engagement or marriage. Sheila’s aunt is anxious tomake a match between her and an attractive, wealthy man....
33. Bargaining with a Seller It was Saturday afternoon and I was shopping in the Garment district in downtown L. A. If you want to find good Deals on clothes, shoes, and Accessories, this is the place to come. To get the best deal, though, you have to be ready to bargain. I walked by a Stall and saw a […]...
34. Rejection Letter Reject Ever wonder what to do when those rejection letters start piling up? Well here’s a suggestion: – – – – – – – – – – – – – Cut Here – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – [Date Today] Dear Mr. Kennelly: Thank you […]...
35. Значение идиомы square deal [square deal] {n. phr.} 1. Equitable or fair treatment. We areproud to say that at this firm every employee gets a square deal. Contrast NEW DEAL, RAW DEAL....
36. Значение идиомы catch at [catch at] {v.} 1. To try to catch suddenly; grab for. The boy on the merry-go-round caught at the brass ring, but did not get it. 2. To seize quickly; accept mentally or physically. The hungry man caught at the sandwich and began to eat. Joe caught at Bill’s offer to help....
37. Перевод слова surprise Surprise – сюрприз, удивление; удивлять, поражать Перевод слова In surprise – удивленно a surprise visit – приход в гости без предупреждения I shouldn’t be surprised if… – я нисколько не удивлюсь, если… I am Surprised at you. Вы меня удивляете. Is the party a Surprise? Эта вечеринка – сюрприз? I Surprised him in the act. […]...
38. A Second Opinion A man runs into the vet’s office carrying his dog, screaming for help. The vet rushes him back to an examination room and has him put his dog down on the examination table. The vet examines the still, limp body and after a few moments tells the man that his dog, regrettably, is dead. The […]...
39. Значение идиомы new deal [new deal] {n.}, {informal} 1. A complete change; a fresh start. People had been on the job too long; a new deal was needed to getthings out of the old bad habits. 2. Another chance. The boy askedfor a new deal after he had been punished for fighting in school....
40. Значение идиомы good deal [good deal] or [great deal] {n.}, {informal} A large amount; much.- Used with “a”. Mrs. Walker’s long illness cost her a good deal. George spends a great deal of his time watching television. -Often used like an adverb. Cleaning up after the party took a greatdeal more work than the girls expected. Usually it takes […]...