Euphemism

Euphemism Euphemism Generally, people like to use softer words to overcome awkward situations during interpersonal interactions. To avoid talking about events or things that appear to be not suitable in a polite society people use euphemisms. Euphemisms are defined as the act of substituting words that generally evoke strong emotional reaction by harmless ones. Definition of Euphemism Euphemism is defined as use of a socially accepted word that is both mild and harmless in the place of a word or expression that is generally considered unacceptable, strong or unpleasant. For example, people avoid mentioning the word death and replace it with a genteel expression like passed away. Mild words are not likely to provoke undesirable emotions that lead to stress and awkwardness between individuals or groups. A number of example of euphemism are used in everyday life. Some more euphemism examples Body Helper instead of a nurse Administrative Assistant instead of a Secretary Intern instead of a trainee Wash room instead of a toilet Different Kinds of Euphemisms Soft euphemism: These are used instead of rough and literal words, and they play the role of hiding the rough nature of the words. Examples: Physically challenged instead of lame or blind. Best of luck for your future instead of you are fired Taking vacation instead of unemployed Euphemisms that are used in a cordial environment Using numerous euphemisms are necessary when you are interacting in a polite society where rude words and gestures are forbidden. Examples: Sanitation engineer instead of a plumber A little heavy instead of obese. A little tight instead of drunk. Euphemisms that used to show disrespect Some euphemisms are deliberately used to show disrespect without sounding rude or boorish. The sarcasm used is very subtle and sometimes passes over the head of the recipient, sometimes they are also used to lighten the atmosphere. Example: Fell off from the back of the truck for stolen goods You are becoming a little thin on the top (bald) He is always tired and emotional (drunk) List of Common Euphemisms 1) Passed away died 2) Frumpy fat 3) A few extra pounds fat 4) Over the hill old 5) Collateral damage killing the innocent people during attack 6) Couch Potato someone who is lazy. 7) Put to sleep killing pets or animals by lethal injections 8) Visually challenged blind 9) On the streets homeless 10) Economically disadvantage - poor 11) Passed away died 12) Frumpy fat 13) A few extra pounds fat 14) Over the hill old 15) Collateral damage killing the innocent people during attack 16) Couch Potato someone who is lazy. 17) Put to sleep killing pets or animals by lethal injections 18) Visually challenged blind 19) On the streets homeless 20) Economically disadvantage - poor

How to deal with a manager you cant stand - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / How to deal with a manager you can’t stand - Introvert Whisperer How to deal with a manager you can’t stand Almost all of us have that one person in our lives that rubs up the wrong way. For some it’s their neighbour, for others it’s a politician and then there are people who, for whatever reason, just can’t stand their manager. Having a manager you get on with is important; 77% of employees who said they were engaged in their workplace described positive interactions with their manager, as opposed to 23% of those disengaged. Perhaps they micromanage, don’t reward you sufficiently or keep assigning you endless unnecessary tasks that they could do themselves? Now, what to do about it? Changing jobs seems like a bit of an extreme solution to such a problem but should you just cut your losses and deal with it? Or are there any ways to alleviate this workplace issue from giving you a bad day at work, every day. Here are some tips:   Accept them for who they are â€" people just like anyone else   You must have heard the age-old phrase “nobody’s perfect” a million times before. It’s a tried-and-true phrase which applies to everyone, including your manager. And who knows, perhaps he/she is genuinely doing his/her best, despite displaying absolutely terrible managerial skills. Just consider the other persons mental state. Maybe this is the only way they can behave, maybe they really can’t do any better (in which case this is something their superior should take into account, by the way). Strangely enough, if you let go of expectations about how your manager should act and think, your relationship with him/her will improve exponentially, too. Socialise outside of work     If you have work socials, make it your task to get to know your manager outside of the setting of work. This change of scenery might help to forge a better relationship without the hierarchy the office brings about. This out of work bonding could cause a softening of the atmosphere upon return to the office. Consider your part to play     Often when there is a conflict between two people, there is a part to play for both parties. Perhaps you are slow to respond to emails or carry out tasks, or slack on tasks that you don’t enjoy. By tackling everyday jobs to the best of your ability and showing your manager you are motivated is bound to come off well. If you have a problem, be honest and open about it. How do you expect your manager to know you’re unhappy unless you tell them outright? Effective communication     The most stress-relieving, liberating, and arguably most assertive and constructive way to deal with your grudges is to simply go and confront your manager about them. He/she will most certainly appreciate your assertiveness and openness and you’ll know you’ve mastered another handy soft skill â€" ability to resolve conflict openly and constructively. Needless to stay, “the graveness of your concerns” will be a decisive factor on whether you will confront him/her or not. If you can’t stand being a witness to their horrendous fashion style on a day-to-day basis, don’t confront them about it. What is it exactly that drives you nuts about your manager? Is it something that could be discussed out in the open without either of the parties feeling awkward and, above all, without you getting fired? If so, then go ahead and do it since that would be a fantastic opportunity to eradicate your problem instantly and permanently (without having to change jobs). Your resentment raises your blood pressure, not theirs     If you’re one of those people who can’t stand their manager, the following lines are going to make you reconsider your attitude. Elizabeth Cohen, a senior medical correspondent for CNN’s health, wellness and medical unit, explores in her article how feeling persistently resentful toward other people, say, the annoying and unfair micromanagement style of your manager, can affect your physical well-being. Believe it or not, there’s such a thing as PTED or post-traumatic embitterment disorder; a proper full-blown diagnosis which describes people who cant forgive others transgressions against them (read: your manager’s irksome behavior). The repercussions of nurturing resentful feelings toward others take the form of poor physical health. Simply said, being mad at people is bad for your health. And lo and behold, there was even a whole book written on this subject: “Embitterment: Societal, psychological, and clinical perspectives. One chapter focuses on what bitterness does to your body and explains in a detailed way that when we feel negatively toward someone, our bodies instinctively prepare to fight that person, which leads to changes such as an increase in blood pressure and C-reactive protein (very bad for your heart and other body parts). Stop being mad at your manager, he/she probably doesn’t even know nor does he/she care. It’s you who gets the short end of the stick. Keep reminding yourself of all the physical harm youre doing to yourself by wallowing in bitterness. Author Bio:  Kat Matiasovska writes for Inspiring Interns, which specialises in finding candidates their perfect  internship. To browse our  graduate jobs London listings, visit our website. Go to top Power-Influence-Office Politics: it comes down to your Strategic Relationships and understanding of how you build each one of these elements. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my video that outlines all of this and meaningful actions you can take today!  Start watching now by clicking here! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

What is burnout and how can you deal with it - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / What is burnout and how can you deal with it - Introvert Whisperer What is burnout and how can you deal with it? If you haven’t experienced burnout in your life, at some point you will.   When it happens to you or if you’re experiencing it with your work right now, I want to equip you so you can manage it. Burn out happens for a variety of reasons and its good to understand what it is, what causes it and how to reduce the effects. What is  burnout?  Burnout  is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. (Source: Help guides) In other words, you’ve been stressed and overwhelmed for a prolonged period of time and eventually, you find it difficult to do your work.   While life can also cause burnout, I’m only going to focus on burnout caused by your job. There are effectively 6 sources of burnout on the job. Working long days for an extended period of time No growth; limited or no new things to stimulate you Boredom; overly repetitive or tedious work or situations Unmanaged or more work demands than your ability to handle Toxic people; could be boss and/or co-workers Low pay; granted we could all use more money but this is where your pay creates problems at a personal level (not caused by your mismanagement) Generally, one or more of these sources cause burnout.   It’s important to identify what is driving your burnout so you are pursuing effective solutions. I could write pages on possible solutions to each one of these but I’m going to keep my suggestions to only one per issue in the interest of keeping this somewhat short.   You need to consider your own situation and brainstorm ideas. Possible solutions: Working long hours â€" work with your management to determine alternatives like obtaining help from others, a temp worker or canceling or delaying projects. No growth â€" Take it upon yourself to learn new things to help with your job or how you do your job. Growth is about learning. Boredom â€" If your work is repetitive consider asking for a job share so you can trade off some of your work in exchange for doing some of someone else’s work. Too much work â€" Ask for help or prioritize the work so you doing the most critical first. Don’t forget to communicate with the boss and others. Difficult people â€" This is the source of problems for most people, most of the time even if they aren’t burnt out. Find books and programs on emotional intelligence and constructive confrontation. (Look on my blog) Low pay â€" Find another job. Even if you are working in a commission situation, if your income is too low you probably aren’t in the right type of job.   One way or another, if there is no income upside where you work sticking around won’t change that situation. We are all different in terms of what causes stress and burnout.  I worked 60- hour weeks for years and it caused no stress or burnout.   I did, however, have a maniacal co-worker than did cause burnout so don’t judge your situation by someone else’s experience.   The important thing is to reduce the stress before it causes long-term health problems or damages your career. Go to top Do you know what your next career step is?   Many people don’t. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my eBook on how to construct your Career SMART Goals â€" that will help you put together your actions and keep you accountable. Get your copy now and start your action plan today! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

Planning a Trip to the Vatican City

Planning a Trip to the Vatican City How to Plan a Trip to the World’s Smallest Country ChaptersThe Vatican at a GlanceHow Can You Get to the Vatican?Which is the Best Time of Year to Visit the Vatican?Passes and Queue-jumps for the VaticanWhere Can You Get Your Tickets for the Vatican“The Vatican takes your breath away.” - Joe ElliottVatican City is the world’s smallest nation and is located completely within Rome, making it an unmissable sight when you visit the Italian capital. The city-state is home to only 799 inhabitants, 0.439km2, and earns its money from tourism and the Vatican Museums in particular.It’s the least populated country in the world. However, with 2,000 inhabitants per km2, it’s also one of the most densely populated countries in the world.Make sure you plan as the many historic monuments in the Vatican draw in at least 5 million tourists a year. In this article, we're looking at the Vatican, how to get there, the best time of year to visit, and some of the passes you can get to visit there. DanielaItalian Teacher 5.00 (9) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LuciaItalian Teacher 5.00 (4) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarilùItalian Teacher 5.00 (8) £22/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarcoItalian Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AntonellaItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £14/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GiusyItalian Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EnricoItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FedericaItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsThe Vatican at a GlanceThe Vatican is both the territory of the Holy See and the capital of the city-state and is home to all the Roman Catholic Church’s political institutions. The Vatican is the smallest country in the world. (Source: SelimGecer)The pope is both the religious and political head of state.  The Vatican is technically an absolute monarchy through divine right and the head of state, the pope, has absolute power over the legislative, executive, and judiciary bodies of government.  Vatican Hill has been the seat of the papacy since the Antiquity.  The Vatican has been the epicentre of Catholicism since Emperor Constantine (4th century) and during the age of the Papal States (752-1870).Founded on 11th February 1929, through the Lateran Treaty, the Vatican City is not only a religious capital but also an open-air museum. It’s a unique place where the popes, since the Middle Ages, have kept vast collections of art dating back to the Antiquity. The buildings at the Vatican City are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Vatican Museums, which is the 4th most popular museum in the world.The Vatican City, as the capital of Catholicism, has had a considerable influence on the world’s culture.  It’s home to a dozen museums that house sacred and profane art, Etruscan and Egyptian antiquities, and canvases from many famous painters including Michaelangelo.It draws in between 5 and 6 million visitors a year.Find out more about visiting the Vatican.How Can You Get to the Vatican?To get the most out of your trip to the Vatican (and Rome, subsequently), you’ll need to start by looking for flights from the UK. The Vatican is very easy to get to. (Source: TravelCoffeeBook)To find the best flights, you can go on flight comparison sites such as Skyscanner. This tool can help you find cheap flights according to the dates you want to go from airports that fly to Rome Fiumicino airport.  You can compare flights across an entire month, which is ideal if you’re flexible. For example, you can find return flights to Rome from London from £35, Edinburgh from £40, and Manchester from £42.Vatican City is on the west bank of the Tiber, not far from the centre of Rome. You can easily get there on foot from the historic centre of Rome. Several buses go to the Vatican: The 23, 32, 40, 49, 81, 492, 590, and 982 go to “Risorgimento” or the 34, 46, 62, 64, 98, 882, and 916 stop at “Largo di Porta Cavallegeri”. On foot, you can enter the city via the Porta Sant’Anna.  If you take the metro, take line A to Ottavino or Cipro to get to Saint Peter’s Basilica or the Vatican Museums.Find out more a bout the history of the Vatican. DanielaItalian Teacher 5.00 (9) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LuciaItalian Teacher 5.00 (4) £17/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarilùItalian Teacher 5.00 (8) £22/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarcoItalian Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AntonellaItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £14/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GiusyItalian Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EnricoItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors FedericaItalian Teacher 5.00 (2) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhich is the Best Time of Year to Visit the Vatican?If you’re going to visit Rome and the Vatican, you need to think about the best time of the year to visit it.When’s the high season, what’s the weather like, and how much will it cost to get there?The best time to visit the Vatican is between May and June and September and October. Summer isn’t ideal as it’s very busy and warm.  The Mediterranean climate is characterized by mild, rainy winters, and hot, dry summers.In winter, it’s mild (temperatures between 10-13 °C in January) and between November and February, it’s rainy. During January and February, for example, temperatures are around 12 °C but there’s up to 115-120mm of rain during the month.As spring arrives, it starts to dry and the temperatures rise, making the ideal time to visit the Vatican from the end of April to the end of June.  Towards the end of this period, the weather’s nicer but there are also more tourists.In any case, the Vatican is visited by 6 million people a year and an average of 17,000 people per day in the museums. Expect long queues to get into Saint Peter’s Basilica or the Sistine Chapel.Passes and Queue-jumps for the VaticanGiven that there are tonnes of tourists throughout the year, it’s a good idea to get queue-jump tickets to visit the monuments in the Vatican city. If you're visiting both the Vatican and Rome, you should consider getting passes. (Source: markus53)It’s much nicer to feel like a VIP in the Sistine Chapel!  Similarly, you can also visit the Colosseum or the Borghese Gallery and Museum with a queue-jump. You can get a pass for all the essential sites at the Vatican:The Vatican MuseumsThe Sistine ChapelSaint Peter's BasilicaThe Vatican GardensThe Apostolic PalaceThe museums’ statues and sculptures (Laocoon and His Sons, in particular)The Cortile del BelvedereTo visit Rome, there are four main passes: the Rome City Pass, the Rome Sightseeing Pass, the Roma Pass, and the Omnia Card.  Each has its advantages.The Rome City Pass includes queue-jumps for the Vatican Museums, free use of Rome’s public transport, the hop-on-hop-off bus, and is available for 2, 3, or 6 days.The Rome Sightseeing Pass is valid for 2, 3, or 6 days and includes your transfers from Rome Fiumicino or Ciampino Airports.The Roma Pass is valid for 48 or 72 hour s and gives you:One free entry to an attraction and discounts for the others (48 hours)Two free entries to attractions and discounts for the others (72 hours)Note: This pass doesn’t include the Vatican Museums!A good option is the “Omnia Card”.  Available for 3 days, the pass allows you the same as the Roma Pass as well as the Vatican Museums and access to the hop-on-hop-off bus.  There are two free visits included and free access to public transport.  This is the best option if you’re wanting to visit the Vatican. It costs €113.So what can you do in the Vatican Museums?They include 12 museums, 5 galleries, 1,400 rooms, and 4 miles of rooms and corridors. This is one of the most important collections in the art world.  The Vatican Museums include:The PinacothecaThe collection of modern religious artThe Pio Clementino MuseumThe Ethnological MuseumThe Gregorian Egyptian MuseumThe Gregorian Etruscan MuseumThe Gregorian Profane MuseumThe Christian MuseumThe Vatican Apostolic L ibraryThe Carriage PavilionThe Chiaramonti MuseumThe Philatelic and Numismatic OfficeWhen you visit the Vatican, you can also see:The Vatican Palace, chapels and galleries:The Sistine ChapelThe Pauline ChapelThe Niccoline ChapelThe Galleries:The Lapidary GalleryThe Bracio NuovoThe Gallery of the CandelabraThe Gallery of TapestriesThe Vatican Gallery of MapsWith so much to see and do, you have to get the Omnia Card.Find out more about things to do in the Vatican.Where Can You Get Your Tickets for the VaticanSo where can you buy these passes or queue-jumps?In recent years, there are tonnes of websites where you can get these passes and tickets. This makes it hard to see the woods for the trees. While you can enter Saint Peter's Basilica for free, other attractions in the Vatican will require a ticket. (Source: lorenzogallo)Here are some sites where tickets are available:DoyoogoGet Your GuideThe site Get Your Guide is great for finding queue-jumps and passes.For the Vatican, you can find great offers such as Saint Peter’s Basilica for €19.50, a queue-jump for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel for €28, and a combined ticket for the museums, Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter’s Basilica for €55.90. On other sites, you can find tickets and queue-jumps with guided tours from €39.Still not found what you’re looking for?Check out Doyoogo!  Doyoogo is a comparison website for tourist attractions and includes the Vatican. You can get queue-jumps for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter’s Basilica from €59.  You can also visit the dome or the crypt in Saint Peter’s Basilica from €49, or the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel from €35.Afterwar ds, continue your visit in Rome and see the many wonders of the Roman Empire.Before you go to the Vatican, consider learning some Italian. While Latin is also the official language of the Vatican, you'll get much farther with Italian. There are plenty of talented Italian tutors on Superprof who can help you with this.

Using Passed and Past in English with Explanations and Examples

Using Passed and Past in English with Explanations and Examples Please, PASS the salt.It is common for native and nonnative English speakers to confuse these two words. It is also common for Spanish, Portuguese, or Italian speakers to misuse the verb pass.So, this blog is to clarify the difference between past and passed as well as to demonstrate where passed might be misused by English students.Common Mistakes With PassedFirst, lets look at examples common mistakes that English students may make with passed. 1. I passed a good time over Christmas. INCORRECT! I HAD a good time over Christmas. CORRECT! 2. I like passing time with my family. INCORRECT! I like SPENDING time with my family. CORRECT! 3. We passed for the park. INCORRECT! We went for a walk in the park. CORRECT!The difference between past and passed.PAST can be an adjective, noun, adverb, and preposition but it can NEVER be a verb. If you think you want to use it as a verb in the sentence (including the participle and continuous form) you really need to use pass, passing, or passed.PA ST refers to location and time.Examples:This country has a difficult past. -(noun) referring to an earlier time.My house is just past the school. -(preposition) referring to the a location.All past students have gotten very good jobs. -(adjective) describes the time of the students.She sped past the car on her way to the hospital. -(adverb) describes the way she sped.PASS/PASSED/PASSING-is a verb. It means to move forward.Examples:The students passed the exam. (they are moving forward to the next level)Time passes so quickly. (time is continuing)Please pass me the salt. (give me the salt)She has been passing by a lot lately, I think she likes you. (coming to your house or work or location.)There are times when these two words are more likely to be confused. Often in the past participle form they are confused, for example: I like keeping a journal to look at the stages of life that I have PASSED through. (This is the past participle of the verb. Pass through is also a phrasal verb.) The children passed the puppies without noticing them. (The children were walking and went by the puppies without noticing. PASSED is the verb in the sentence)Still have questions? Ask your teacher to help you understand or take a class with us!

English Listening Exercise Will You Be Buying The iPad 2

English Listening Exercise Will You Be Buying The iPad 2 Apple’s iPad 2 went on sale last week in the US. While similar in style to the original iPad, this version comes with two camera lenses, a Video Graphics Array (VGA) webcam (video with nice resolution) as well as HDMI capability (meaning you can now watch your iPad content on television as well).Will you be buying the iPad 2?Yes It is an improvement on the previous model.It is lighter than the original.With two cameras, I can use it for web-conferences.It has improved multimedia features from the first iPad.I like that I can connect it to my flatscreen tv.I’m obsessed with latest gadgets.I think it is a versatile device.It will be a cool diversion for long trips.No It’s too expensive for me.I already have the first iPad and that meets my needs.I don’t think all those extra features are necessary.OrI still don’t think the iPad has been perfected since it does not come yet with USB.Let’s watch a video about consumers waiting for the iPad 2 to go on sale in Boston and answer the questions that follow it.The first consumer asked about the iPad 2, Chris Francis, says he had two complaints about the original iPad. What were these?What does the second person asked, Paul Pezone, say is promising about the iPad 2, from his point of view?What does the first person in line hope from the iPad 2?Where did Whitney Conkling get her iPad 2?Apart from books, what else does Conkling hope to store on her iPad 2?What was different about this launch to other Apple launches?Did you find this lesson interesting? Feel free to share it on Facebook and Twitter.

Types of people who become English tutors

Types of people who become English tutors English tutors come from a wide variety of backgrounds. John Donne once remarked 'No man is an island' and the same can definitely be said of English studies; the subject draws upon many other areas and lends itself well to complementary talents, including those of drama, writing and history. Many actors make highly engaging tutors, combining a literary awareness with a sense of the text in performance. Their ability to perform, whether play, poem or prose, can help instil a sense of activity and passion in even the most apathetic student. Writers from all genres, including journalism, fiction, biography and reference, have also made a successful career switch and can provide excellent insight into the analytical skills required for English. After all, if you can put a sentence together correctly, you can definitely pull it apart. However, the largest overlap is between History and English. For this reason those with established careers in the former, whether as an academic, archivist or researcher have frequently made a successful transition into tutoring English. So if you are looking for an interesting and challenging career change and recognise yourself here - maybe you should consider becoming an English tutor!