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You never get a second chance to make a first impression
Proverb: You never get a second chance to make a first impression The proverb you never get a second chance to make a first impression emphasizes the importance of making a good impression the first time. The initial encounter with someone is crucial because it sets the tone for all future interactions. This proverb is…
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Alma mater
WotD: Alma mater Alma Mater is a Latin term meaning “nurturing mother” or “bounteous mother.” It is used in English to refer to the school, college, or university that a person attended. The term is used to show respect and gratitude towards the educational institution that helped shape one’s personality and career. In the United…
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Pushover
Word of the Day: Pushover Many Japanese are wired to seek approval and avoid confrontation. However, we become pushovers when we allow others to walk all over us. Times have changed. Japanese are overworked, underpaid, and taken advantage of in the workplace daily. Just because you don’t think you’re being abused doesn’t mean you are…
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In your bones
Idiom: In your bones Can you feel it? I can. I can feel it in my bones. Something big is coming. I can feel it in my bones that something even bigger than COVID is coming down the pike – something we must prepare for. Feeling something in your bones is an idiomatic expression that…
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Up your sleeve
Phrase: Up your sleeve Have you ever heard someone say they have something up their sleeve? It’s a common phrase to indicate that someone has a hidden plan or strategy that they keep secret until the right moment. It’s a symbolic reference to a magician who hides tricks up their sleeves to trick their audience.…
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Breaking point
Wotd: Breaking point Everyone has a breaking point beyond which you can go no further. Know when to slow down and take a break before pushing yourself and others past that limit. The breaking point is defined as the point of collapse or exhaustion. It is when a person can no longer tolerate or cope…
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Like-minded
Wotd: Like-minded People like to be surrounded by like-minded individuals because it provides a sense of comfort and validation. Like-minded people share similar values, beliefs, and interests, which can create a sense of belonging and community. However, while being surrounded by like-minded people can be comforting, it can also lead to groupthink and an echo…
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Presenteeism
WotD: Presenteeism Presenteeism is a phenomenon that is increasingly discussed in the modern workplace. It refers to employees being required or expected to come to work despite being ill, injured, or mentally unwell. Instead of taking the necessary time off to recover, employees are physically present but not fully functional. While presenteeism may seem like…
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Manspreading
WotD: Manspreading Let’s talk about manspreading the bane of all public transit riders. Manspreading is a term that has gained increasing attention in recent years, particularly in the context of public transit. It refers to the practice of men sitting with their legs spread wide apart, taking up more than their fair share of space…
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40 is the new 30
Phrase: 40 is the new 30 As we age, there is often a perception that life slows down, and we become less active. However, this notion has been challenged by the popular expression, 40 is the new 30. This phrase highlights the idea that age is just a number and people can live fulfilling lives…
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