“Sandwich every bit of criticism between two thick layers of praise.”
Mary Kay Ash
This quotation makes me wonder whether it is better to criticize or to praise someone. We know that motivated employees are willing to work harder and longer and, of course, love to receive praise. On the other hand, people who are criticized realise that something needs to be changed. So what about mixing praise and criticism just as Mary Kay Ash recommends?
Some of my clients have been to Mumbai (also known as Bombay) and told me a lot about the city. If you think you might need to go one day or you are just interested in seeing what life looks like in this part of the world, you might like to watch BBC’s video here.
Or check out the Time Out website to read about Mumbai’s attractions, events, restaurants, nightlife, films, shopping and music.
It looks like a fascinating place!
Three guys go for a job interview. The first one goes in for his interview and the interviewer asks, “What’s the first thing you see when you look at me?” The guy replies, “That’s not too difficult. You don’t have any ears.” The interviewer says, “That’s it, get out. I don’t want to see you around here again.”
The second man takes his turn and is asked the same question. The applicant replies, “Um, you’ve not got any ears.” The interviewer throws the guy out, cursing and yelling that he’ll never get a job with his company.
As he is leaving, the second guy warns the third guy. “Listen man, whatever you do, don’t say he hasn’t got any ears. He’s so touchy with the ear thing.” “Okay,” said man on his way into the office.
Once inside he is told, “Name the first thing you notice when you look at me.” The guy answers, “That’s easy, you wear contacts.” The interviewer was flabbergasted, “How on earth did you know that, son?” “What? Are you stupid? You can’t wear glasses, you’ve got no ears!”
‘Kwik Learning’ has some great memory techniques.
Use the LOCI method to remember the items on your shopping list. This might sound a bit weird, but it works! I’ve tried it out with my language learners again and again. I know you’ll be amazed. I was! 🙂
The German expression ‘Mobbing’ is better translated as ‘workplace bullying’ or even ‘harassment in the workplace’. Something that doesn’t happen at your place of work – I hope!
And if you’re interested, there’s even a Workplace Bullying Institute!
