Micromanaging the Staff

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1. Watching Videos on the Internet Sheila: Where are you going? Rudy: I’m going to the Video store to rent a movie for tonight. Do you want to come? Sheila: You don’t need to do that. We can watch nearly any movie you want Online. Rudy: Oh, you mean we can pay To download it? Sheila: Yeah, we can download it, […]...
2. Visiting a Museum I wanted to visit the National Museum, but when I arrived, it was closed. Rudy: Can you tell me the Hours of operation for the Museum? Guard: It’s open from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m., Monday through Saturday. It’s closed on Sunday. Rudy: Thanks. I’ll be back tomorrow. —– The next day, I […]...
3. Placing a Business Order Jessie: Good morning. This is Jessie Lipman calling from Wexman. I wanted to Place an order. Rudy: Certainly. Are you Ordering from our catalog? Jessie: Yes, I have the Item numbers. But, before I place the new order, I wanted to check on some items we have on Backorder. Rudy: Sure, let me pull up […]...
4. Перевод слова manage Manage – управлять, справляться Перевод слова To manage a farm – заведовать фермой to manage a boat – управлять лодкой I can’t manage this work – я с этой работой не справлюсь How do you Manage to stay so slim? Как вам удается оставаться такой стройной? He’ll never Manage such a big garden on his […]...
5. NOTIFICATION TO ALL STAFF REGARDING LANGUAGE It has been brought to our attention that some individuals have been using foul language during the execution of their duties. Due to complaints from managers who are more easily offended, this type of language will no longer be tolerated. We do realise, however, the importance of staff being able to properly express their feelings […]...
6. Delegating Work Anya: I don’t know how I’m going to get all of this work done before I go on vacation. Estevan: What you need to do is To delegate. Stop being a Control freak and get other people to help you with your work. Anya: I’ve tried to delegate before, but I Ended up having To […]...
7. Working from a Home Office Adrina: So this is your new home office. It’s nice. Victor: It’s Functional, and I like it. When my company decided to lower its Overhead by Decentralizing, it gave employees the option to work from home. When I heard that, I didn’t Think twice about making the change. Adrina: I’m not surprised. Lots of people […]...
8. 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, […]...
9. Barry took a girl out on her first date Barry took a girl out on her first date. When they pulled off into a secluded area around midnight, the girl said, “My mother told me to say no to everything.” “Well,” Barry said, “do you mind if I put my arm around you?” “No,” the girl replied. “Do you mind if I put my […]...
10. When the staff goes out after work, they talk about When the staff goes out after work, they talk about football or basketball. When Middle management gets together, they talk about tennis or baseball. Top management discusses golf. Conclusion: The higher up you are in management, the smaller your balls are....
11. Значение идиомы do without [do without] or [go without] {v.} 1. To live or work without ; manage without. Ann said that she likes candy, but can do without it. We had to go without hot food because the stove was broken. 2. To live or work without something you want; manage. If George cannot earn money for a […]...
12. Doing Basic Exercises Jane: I’ve just had the best Workout at the Gym! Arnold: You don’t need to go to a gym To exercise. I exercise right here in my apartment. Jane: Oh, yeah? What can you do in this small space? Arnold: Nearly everything I need to do. Before I do my Calisthenics, I Stretch. And every […]...
13. Перевод слова trust Trust – доверие, доверять, верить Перевод слова He is not a man to be trusted – этому человеку нельзя доверять to inspire a certain trust – внушать некоторое доверие to take smth. on trust – принимать что-л. на веру I was a fool to Trust him. С моей стороны было глупостью доверять ему. You can’t […]...
14. A Letter to the Staff of the Company – Деловое письмо служащим в компании пример написания From: Padmasree Warrior, Motorola`s Chief Technology Officer Cc: Katie Cleary, Andy Baker, Eric Thompson Bcc: Michael Leeford Subject: A new strategy for company`s future Attachment: Katie Cleary`s project Dear Project Managers Thank you for coming into our office this week on special occasions – events devoted to the “Future Project”. I think we have accomplished […]...
15. Значение идиомы in trust [in trust] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} In safe care for another. Themoney was held by the hank in trust for the widow. At his deathMr. Brown left a large sum in trust for his son until he wastwenty-five....
16. Interviewing crazy A man who had been in a mental home for some years finally seemed to have improved to the point where it was thought he might be released. The head of the institution, in a fit of commendable caution, decided, however, to interview him first. “Tell me,” said he, “if we release you, as we […]...
17. Who is doing the work around here? The population of the United States was 180 million at the time of writing, but there are 64 million over 60 years of age, leaving 116 million to do the work. People under 21 total 59 million which leaves 57 million people to do the work. Because of the 31 million government employees, there are […]...
18. Asking for and Giving Instructions The supervisor at my work asked me the other day to Help out one of the new employees. She needs some basic Orientation on how to Login to our network. So I made an appointment with her to come to my Cubicle for a little training session. Jeff: Hi, Lucy, how are you Settling in? […]...
19. Перевод слова staff Staff – персонал, кадры Перевод слова To fill up staff vacancies – комплектовать штат administrative staff – административный персонал coaching staff – команда тренеров Our Staff was at full strength. Наши сотрудники были в полном составе. She joined the Staff as an editor. Она стала работать редактором. The hospital has an excellent nursing Staff. В […]...
20. An Expiring Business Lease Jane: Our Lease is up at the end of this year and we need To negotiate a new one. Monty: I know, but if I Bring it up first, the Landlord will think I’m Desperate to renew. Jane: We are desperate to renew. We’ve built our business here, and it would be really difficult To […]...
21. Traditions A man and a woman got married, and he told her : ” since you are my wife you should respect my traditions and habits…and i have 3 traditions. So, first tradition: On wednesdays i play football with my friends…no matter what..whether it snows or it rains…i dont care..i play football!! -Is it clear for […]...
22. Using the Telephone Charles: I don’t know how long this Power outage is going to last. Do you think we should call Elizabeth to tell her we’ll be late for dinner? Jane: That’s a good idea. Do you know her Phone number offhand? Charles: No, I don’t, and I can’t look it up in my Address book or […]...
23. Living on Low Wages Dylan: Here. Yvonne: What’s this? Dylan: It’s information about a job-training program. It’ll give you the skills you need to get Steady work. Yvonne: I don’t need that. I Get by with the Wages I earn from this job. Dylan: You’re in a Dead-end job straining to make ends meet every month. Yvonne: I’ve always […]...
24. Reasons to allow drinking at work The below are valid reasons as to why drinking should be allowed at work. If you use them wisely, you may even be able to convince your boss into allowing alcohol. 1. It’s an incentive to show up. 2. It reduces stress. 3. It leads to more honest communications. 4. It reduces complaints about low […]...
25. Suggestions at Work Our company has been growing very quickly and I was Put in charge of Reorganizing our office space to Accommodate several new employees. I asked my co-worker, Petra, for her advice. Fernando: I was thinking of dividing up two of the larger offices into four smaller offices. What do you think about that? Petra: Well, […]...
26. Диалог на английском языке с переводом “You have to walk a dog every day” Tania Таня Why is your dog whining and looking at you so expectantly? Почему твой пес скулит и так выжидающе смотрит на тебя? Barry Берри It’s the time of day. He always does that around now. Потому что уже пора. Он всегда так себя ведет в это время. Tania Таня What does he want? Но […]...
27. Solving a Mystery Jane: You have to watch this movie. It’s so good! Hercule: I’m not really into Mysteries. Jane: But this is a really good Whodunit. Hercule: I prefer action movies. Jane: Listen, the movie gives you plenty of Clues, and the Detective follows Hunch after hunch, Lead after lead, but the movie is full of Red […]...
28. Being Tidy and Messy Carole: It is Beyond me how you and Oscar can be Roommates. You’re very Tidy and he’s, well, a Slob. Felix: It’s not always easy, but we’re Making it work. Carole: Isn’t Oscar really Messy all the time? Whenever I see him, his clothes are Rumpled and his hair is Unkempt. Felix: His room is […]...
29. Questions and Answers at a Presentation Our company hired an Outside firm to Set up a computer system to help us Keep track of the progress on major projects. The company gave us a presentation on how the new system Worked. Afterwards, the employees got a chance to ask questions. Cecelia: So, In a nutshell, those are the Features of the […]...
30. Getting a Driver’s License Jane: Hey, Henry. You look busy. What’s that you’re reading? Henry: Oh, hi, Jane. I’m studying the Driver’s manual so I can finally get my driver’s license. I just hope I can remember all these Traffic laws. Jane: I’m sure you’ll pass the tests With flying colors, especially since you can Miss a few and […]...
31. Tom had this problem of getting up late in the morning Tom had this problem of getting up late in the morning and was always late for work. His boss was mad at him and threatened to fire him if he didn’t do something about it. So Tom went to his doctor who gave him a pill and told him to take it before he went […]...
32. Going to the Dentist I went to the dentist to get a Check-up and cleaning. I Showed up at the dentist’s office a few minutes before 10. I gave the receptionist my name and told her that I had a 10 a. m. appointment. She said that the doctor Was running a little latE and that I should take […]...
33. Stop being late to work Tom had this problem of getting up late in the morning and was always late for work. His boss was mad at him and threatened to fire him if he didn’t do something about it. So Tom went to his doctor who gave him a pill and told him to take it before he went […]...
34. Corporate Spying Joachim: I’m really having Second thoughts about hiring a firm to do Corporate spying for us. I don’t want to do anything that’s Ethically questionable. Dawn: We have no choice but to do it. All of our competitors conduct corporate Espionage. Joachim: I can understand spying on our competitors, but I Draw the line at […]...
35. Describing Speed and Pace Chiu: Come on, Slowpoke, Hurry up! We’ll never get to the top of the hill if you don’t Get a move on. Sarah: There’s no way you’re going to get me to move at Breakneck speed. I’ve gone up at least 500 steps already, and my legs are about to fall off. Tell me again […]...
36. A good leader – Хороший лидер It is a common perception that leaders are born, not made. This may be true to some extent because many people display some intrinsic traits right from birth, which put them in the position where they are looked up as leaders. A person’s authoritativeness, confidence in speech and action and the ability to handle crisis […]...
37. Значение идиомы sexual harassment [sexual harassment] {n. phr.} The act of constantly making unwantedadvances of a sexual nature for which the offended party may seeklegal redress. The court fined Wilbur Catwallender $750,000 forsexual harassment of two of his female employees....
38. Making Soups and Stews Charlotte: Mmm, something smells good. Mohamed: Hey, put down that Lid! Charlotte: Sorry, I just wanted to see what you’re making. Mohamed: I’m making chicken Soup. Charlotte: I’m really in the mood for a Hearty stew. There’s nothing more Appetizing on a cold day than a good stew. Mohamed: Right, well, this is a simple […]...
39. Значение идиомы give the bounce [give the bounce] or [give the gate] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. or [givethe air] To stop being a friend or lover to ; separate from. Mary gave John the bounce after she saw him dating another girl. Bill and Jane had an argument and Bill is giving her the gate. 2. or[give the sack] also […]...
40. Changed HR policies Casual 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 […]...