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Wed, 10/05/2011 - 07:24 - Chris McCarthy

Here's a quick reminder of the rules of using past simple and past continuous together.

In this sentence there are two verbs:
I was watching television when he arrived.
The first action is a long action - it lasted for a period of time. We therefore use the past continuous.

The second action is a short action that has interrupted the first. So for this we need past simple!

The regular past simple is formed using ' ed' and the past continuous is formed using was/were + past participle.

Now I've reminded you of how to use these tenses, try the exercise below and see if you can decide which verb needs which tense. Good luck!
Lesson by Caroline, English language teacher at EC English

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Wed, 10/05/2011 - 07:24 - Chris McCarthy Here's a quick reminder of the rules of using past simple and past continuous together. In this sentence there are two verbs: I was watching television when he arrived. The first action is a long action - it lasted for a period of time.

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Form

Simple Past

Past Progressive

Exceptions when adding 'ed' :

when the final letter is e, only add d.
Example: love - loved

after a short, stressed vowel, the final consonant is doubled
Example: admit - admitted

final l is always doubled in British English (not in American English)
Example: travel - travelled

after a consonant, final y becomes i. (but: not after a vowel)
Example: worry - he worried
but: play - he played

Exceptions when adding 'ing' :

See also explanations on Simple Past and Past Progressive

Use

After another or at the same time?

Do you want to express that the actions in the past happened one after another or at the same time?

New action or already in progress?

If you want to express that a new action happened in the middle of another action, you need both tenses: Simple Past the new action and Past Progressive for the action already in progress.

Only mentioning or emphasising progress?

Do you just want to mention that an action took place in the past (also used for short actions)? Or do you want to put emphasis on the progress, e.g. that an action was taking place at a certain time?

Certain Verbs

The following verbs are usually only used in Simple Past (not in the progressive form).

Signal words

Exercises on Simple Past and Past Progressive

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Look at these examples to see how the past continuous and past simple are used.

When I woke up this morning, it was snowing.
I was sleeping when you called me.

Try this exercise to test your grammar.

Grammar test 1

Past continuous and past simple: Grammar test 1

Read the explanation to learn more.

Grammar explanation

The past continuous and the past simple help us to show how two past actions or situations are connected.

Past simple

The past simple shows us that an action was in the past, not in the present. Regular past simple verbs have - ed at the end (e.g. called, played, arrived). Irregular verbs have a different form, usually with a different vowel sound (e.g. wake → woke, break → broke, feel → felt).

My parents called me yesterday.
I woke up early this morning.
Sam played basketball when he was at university.

We make the negative with didn't and the infinitive verb.

My parents didn't call me yesterday.
I didn't wake up early this morning.

We make the question form with did and then the subject and infinitive verb.

Did you wake up early this morning?
Did Sam play basketball when he was at university?

Past continuous

The past continuous shows us that the action was already in progress at a certain time in the past.

What were you doing at 8 p.m. last night? I was studying.

This means that I started studying before 8 p.m. and I continued after 8 p.m.

The past continuous can also show that an activity was in progress for some time, not just for a moment.

We were cleaning the house all morning.

We make the past continuous with was or were and the - ing form of the verb.

She couldn't come to the party. She was working.
Three years ago, we were living in my home town.
I tried to give him some advice, but he wasn't listening.
What were you doing this time last year?

Past continuous and past simple

When we use these two tenses together, it shows us that the past simple action happened in the middle of the past continuous action, while it was in progress.

While I was studying, I suddenly felt sleepy.

We often use these tenses to show an action interrupting another action.

I broke my leg when I was skiing.
As I was going to work, I saw an old friend.
We were watching television when the power went off.

Can you see a difference in the meaning of these two sentences?

When the guests arrived, Jane was cooking dinner.
When the guests arrived, Jane cooked dinner.

In the first one, Jane started cooking dinner before the guests arrived. We know that because it uses the past continuous. In the second sentence, the guests arrived first and then Jane started cooking.

Do this exercise to test your grammar again.

Grammar test 2

Past continuous and past simple: Grammar test 2

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10 Amazing Things To Do In Seoul, South Korea

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I visited South Korea four months ago and actually I wanted to write a post about Seoul a way earlier. But you guys know me, right? I'm ridiculously slow when it comes to writing blog posts.

I have been living and teaching English here since August 2013, and life just gets better and better every single day. I put together the following list of the "10 Most Amazing Things to do in Seoul." Hopefully this will inspire you to come out here and experience Korea culture!

This is Korea's most well-known and primer royal palace. It was originally built in the late 14th Century, but a fire burned it down and left the space empty for nearly 3 centuries, until it was reconstructed in 1867.

Admission: Pay only 3,000 won ($3USD) to enter and you'll get access to explore everywhere, including the museum towards the back. The palace is enormous and there is a lot of interesting/cultural things to check out.

Give yourself at least one or two hours to adventure around. It's location at Gwanghwamun Station is conveniently located next to Seoul's other tourist attractions, such as the famous King Sejong Statue and the Cheonggyecheon Stream.

Itaewon is the foreigner district of Seoul. If you are ever craving some delicious food from all over the world, or a wild and fun atmosphere, then Itaewon is your best option. This lively district is home cafés and shops that sell everything from locally hand-made goods to tailored suits, to fancy jewelry and Korean pottery.

At night, Itaewon comes alive with it's huge variety of bars and clubs where you will meet people from all over the world. You can also buy all of your Korean souvenirs for your family and friends from street vendors. Don't miss out on the happenin' scene in Itaewon!

Located in between two palaces - Gyeongbok and Changdeok - this traditional Korean village has a long and exciting history. The area is preserved to show off the 600 year-old urban environment, which is composed of many small alleys and traditional wooden houses. Bukchon Village is widely considered as one of the most picturesque neighborhoods in the world.

Stroll along the street and you will run into small courtyards, cafés, art galleries and restaurants. Add Bukchon Village to the top of your list, because it's a must-visit place while you are in Seoul.

Btw, Sab stayed in a Hanok Village in Changdeok - if you're interested to experience a stay in a traditional Korean Hanok, go check out her post!

Photo Credit © Ludovic Tristan | CC2.0

Located in the heart of Seoul, Insadong is a district where you can buy traditional goods and soak up Korean culture. At one time, Insadong was the largest markets for antiques and artwork in Korea.

There is one main road with alleys down each side. You will find everything from art galleries, traditional restaurants, coffee shops, arts & crafts booths, Korean sculptures, souvenir shops, museums, teahouses and more.

Insadong is a popular place for both locals and tourists, and it's one of my favorite places to explore around Seoul. Sometimes, you will see Korean traditional performances, festivals or shows on the main street. You can't miss out on the culture and fun at Insadong.

Running through downtown Seoul, this man-made stream is over 8 kilometers (5 miles) long! It opened up in 2005 and cost nearly 1 BILLION USD dollars to complete. Along the stream is modern recreational space for people to walk along and hang out. It is remarkably quiet because the stream is located more than 15 feet below the street level.

Along the stream, you will find several waterfalls art galleries and many overhead bridges. It's also a pretty romantic place, so don't be surprised to see many couples holding hands

Photo Credit © Chelsea Marie Hicks | CC2.0

I am convinced that Hongdae is the best concentrated area for nightlife in the entire city, and that is saying a lot for my announced #1 Party City in the World. Hongdae itself is known for its urban arts, indie music culture and entertainment, because it is located in the midst of a few massive Universities. At night, this area turns electric and is overflowing with young, energetic people.

There are more bars and clubs than I can count, and nothing closes until the sun has risen the next morning. After the night out, be sure to get some delicious Korean food from one of the street vendors or restaurants that stay open 24 hours. If you have only one night to party in Seoul, you must go to Hongdae and experience this incredible scene.

If you want an extra fishy experience, then head over to the famous Noryangjin Fish Market. At this massive market, all of the fish are alive and swimming in the tanks, which makes them as fresh as can be. This place is chaotic and it's not your ordinary fish market.

At Noryangjin, you will negotiate the vendor for your preferred price of the fish, and once it's sold, they will immediately spear the fish and walk you to a nearby restaurant where your fish will be cooked and served for you to enjoy.

My favorite fish to eat is the white snow crab, which is incredible fresh and delicious. Even if you don't eat fish, it's still an experience to walk around here!

"What the heck is a cat café" you're asking? Let me explain: A cat café is a public space where people can come and spend a few hours with a bunch of cute kitties. People can play with them, feed the cats or just watch them sleeping (which they do a lot!).

A visit to a cat cafè is definitely only for people who aren't allergic and into cats! Sabrina visited several cat cafés during her visit in Seoul and wrote a blog post about it. If you want to see pictures and videos from the cat café, head over to her blog post A day in a Cat Café in Seoul.

Korean BBQ is the more traditional meal that you will find all around Korea. All of these restaurants are very similar, where you'll sit down at a table with a fire grill in the middle, and then you get to cook your marinated beef (or pork) how you like it.

During your meal, you will get an unlimited supply of side dishes (called banchan in Korean). It's very common to drink beer and soju with your meal. The best part is the cheap price- which is from $8-12USD per person!

Some of the best Korean BBQ places in Seoul are Non-gol-jip in Gangnam, and Mapo Sut-buli in Apgujeong. Enjoy!

If you haven't sorted out yet where you gonna stay in Seoul, this might come handy. Here are four great hostels and guesthouses to get a good night's sleep. Oh, and by the way... Seoul is not as expensive as one might think of. If you want to live like a local, check out Airbnb (here are $30 for your first booking!)

Alternatively you can find a comprehensive list of guest houses and hotels in Seoul in all price ranges on Agoda.com. Here are my top budget recommendations on Agoda:

Once you're in Asia, there are plenty of low cost carriers that connects Seoul with the rest of the Asian continent. To find the cheapest airfares to Seoul, I recommend Kiwi.com, a great search engine to find the best deals!

More questions? If you are planning to visit Seoul, don't hesitate to contact Drew! He's an expert for Seoul and happy to give you more advice!

Have you been to Seoul? Please tell us what was your favorite thing to do... Just comment below.

Thank you for reading.

Thanks to Drew for writing this helpful travel guide about Seoul. Drew is a recent college graduate who has visited 43 countries since 2012. His favorite things about traveling are eating the local foods, meeting awesome people and experiencing the nightlife scene. Drew is currently teaching English in South Korea and he blogs about food, culture and nightlife at The Hungry Partier.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sabrina Iovino is the founder of JustOneWayTicket.com. She's half German, half Italian and has traveled to more than 50 countries around the globe. She feels weird to write about herself in the third person, so she'll switch now. Phew...much better! Let's restart:

Hi, I'm Sab! This is my blog and I write about the things I love. Mostly.

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I visited South Korea four months ago and actually I wanted to write a post about Seoul a way earlier. But you guys know me, right? I'm ridiculously slow when it comes to writing blog posts. I have been living and teaching English here since August 2013, and life just gets better and better every single day.

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When we want to compare two or more things, we can change the form of adjectives by adding -er or -est. We can also use extra words like more or most and expressions like not as ... as.
Here are some examples:

I think you're taller than me. (tall)
She's the tall est in the group. (tall)
The pizzas in La Bella Napoli are better than the ones in Pietro's. (good)
It was the best pizza I've ever had! (good)
People say Bioshock is a more exciting game than Skyrim. (exciting)
Grand Theft Auto is the most exciting video game. (exciting)

Mmm, I don't quite see what the rule is here.

With most one-syllable adjectives, we add -er or -est, and with most adjectives with two syllables or more, we add more or (the) most. In comparatives, we also use than before the second thing which is compared, if it is mentioned.

La Bella Napoli is nearer than Pietro's. (near)
It's not the cheapest restaurant though. (cheap)

With one-syllable adjectives ending in vowel + consonant, remember to double the final consonant before -er/-est.

Other exceptions are bad → worse → worst and far → further/farther → furthest/farthest.

They use the worst cheese.

What about adjectives ending in -y, like crazy? My brother is crazier than me.

Yes, that's correct. With adjectives ending in y, you change the y to i and add er/ est.
They've got the friendliest waiters!
With most adjectives with typical adjective endings, and with two or more syllables, you use more/most + adjective.
They do the most disgusting pasta I've ever tasted.
What other ways of comparing things are there?

We often use not as ... as.

I'm not as tall as you. (= I'm smaller than you)
Maybe the pizza at La Bella Napoli isn't as good as I remember.

Yes, less and least are also ways of comparing things. They are used more in writing.

It is less cold in the north of the country than in the south. (the north is warmer, but both north and south are cold)
Of the four participants, Bill is the least experienced. (the other three have more experience)

OK, this isn't as hard as I thought. I think I've got it, more or less.

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A tag question is a statement + mini-question. We use tag questions to ask for confirmation. The basic structure is: 1) positive statement + negative tag. Ex: 'Snow is white, isn't it?' 2) negative statement + positive tag. Ex: 'You don't like me, do you?'

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Exercise on the modal verbs can, could, have to, must, might, and should.

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The modal verbs include can, must, may, might, will, would, should. They are used with other verbs to express ability, obligation, possibility, and so on. Below is a list showing the most useful modals and their most common meanings:

Modal verbs are unlike other verbs. They do not change their form (spelling) and they have no infinitive or participle (past/present). The modals must and can need substitute verbs to express obligation or ability in the different tenses. Here are some examples:

Past simple

Sorry I'm late. I had to finish my math test.

Present perfect

She's had to return to Korea at short notice.

Future

You'll have to work hard if you want to pass the exams.

Infinitive

I don't want to have to go.

Past simple

I couldn't/wasn't able to walk until I was 3 years old.

Present perfect

I haven't been able to solve this problem. Can you help?

Future

I'm not sure if I will be able to come to your party.

Infinitive

I would love to be able to play the piano.

Modals are auxiliary verbs. They do not need an additional auxiliary in negatives or questions. For example: Must I come? (Do I must come?), or: He shouldn't smoke (He doesn't should smoke).

Important: The explanations and examples on this page are just an introduction to this extensive and complex area of English grammar. Students of English who want to learn more should consult a good reference work, such as Swan's Practical English Usage.
Do a quiz on modal verbs.

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Reading - The pros and cons of call center offshore outsourcing

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Call Center Offshore Outsourcing Defined

Call center offshore outsourcing can be defined as obtaining an external service provider located outside of the United States to operate and manage your call center. The external service provider typically takes care of hiring and training call center agents, maintaining call center software and infrastructure and managing day to day call center operations. Companies can outsource a segment of their call center operations (like support, sales, marketing, market research, engineering, etc.) or outsource the entire call center. Once the decision has been made to outsource their call center operations and the contracts are signed, many companies take a hands-off approach to overseeing operations and trust that their service provider will take the reins.

Pros of Call Center Offshore Outsourcing

1. Lower costs
Proponents of offshore outsourcing claim that it significantly reduces or eliminates the costs associated with running a call center. When call center operational, infrastructure, overhead and labor costs are significantly reduced (or being handled by an external service provider), the savings can be significant.

2. Eliminate staffing issues
External service providers typically handle all of the hiring, training, scheduling, and managing of a team of call center agents. This can save your company time, money and headache.

3. 24/7 customer service for a fraction of the price
Outsourcing call center functions often allow companies to provide 24/7 customer support at a price point that won't break the bank.

4. Easily handle overflow call volume
Outsourcing part of your call center operation to a service provider (that is only responsible for answering overflow calls during periods of high call volume) can be an invaluable solution to a costly problem.

5. Increase business continuity
When your call center provider guarantees 100% uptime, has servers located in multiple geographic locations and has staff dedicated to making sure call quality is excellent round the clock, you can be more confident with their ability to meet your customer's needs.

Cons of Call Center Offshore Outsourcing

1. Decreased customer satisfaction
A recent study conducted by researchers from MIT Sloan School of Management stated that call center offshore outsourcing results in a significant decrease in service quality and customer satisfaction [3]. This is like due to a combination of some or all of the factors listed below.

2. Linguistic and cultural barriers
Agents located overseas may lack the cultural knowledge, fluency and communication skills necessary to provide excellent support.

3. Decreased control over business functions
When outsourcing call center operations to an external service provider, you are putting vital business functions in a stranger's hands. It may therefore be more difficult to monitor for quality assurance and put policies in place to help increase customer satisfaction.

4. Lack of company knowledge
Outsourced call center agents are often unfamiliar with company culture, practices and values. They therefore may not be dedicated to the company, devoted to the customer or provide a level of service that is in line with company standards and reflects the company culture.

5. Focus of agent may be divided
Call center agents who work for outsourcing companies often are assigned to make and receive calls for multiple clients. Therefore, their attention and time may be divided and they may never be 100% devoted to (or passionate about) your company.

6. Lack of collaboration and communication between agents and departments
Often, all of the agents who make and receive calls for a single company do not work in the same building and likely do not have the means to communicate with each other. Thus, collaboration and communication between agents and departments is limited.

7. Hidden costs
When outsourcing call center operations, there are often hidden costs that can be overlooked. Costs associated with unforeseen legal issues, hiring a lawyer who is well versed in international law, losing customers due to poor customer service and the cost of re-acquiring lost customers can all significantly impact your bottom line.

8. Security and privacy concerns
Overseas call center agents are often not subject the same background checks that US-based agents are. Thus, confidential or sensitive information may be less secure than with local agents who have undergone a strict background check.

A Best of Both Worlds Solution

If outsourcing your call center operations to an overseas provider seems enticing, but not worth the risk, you should consider a simpler, more cost effective solution. Hiring a team of global call center agents who work remotely can be a "best of both worlds solution". It can allow you to leverage some of the advantages that make outsourcing call center agents so luring and also mitigate the disadvantages associated with outsourcing.

With the advent of new browser-based call center software, you can easily maintain a global call center workforce for a reasonable price. All that agents need to make and receive calls is a computer, headset and an internet connection. They can work from home, undergo all training online, learn how to use the call center software in minutes and start making and receiving calls on day 1. Another critical advantage of hiring global at-home agents is that you have a larger applicant pool as you are not limited by geographic location or transportation issues. Thus the top candidates are better educated, have more experience and are often more flexible than their on-premise local counterparts. You can also select candidates based on cultural fit with your company, language and communication adeptness and other factors that you deem important. Thus, by expanding your team globally, you can see quality increase.

In addition to hiring more skilled agents and allowing them the freedom to work where they would like, browser-based call center also allows for managers to keep a close eye on their global workforce and provide real-time feedback when necessary. Managers can listen and drop in on live calls and whisper coach the agent without the customer knowing. They can keep track of agent performance using real-time and historical reporting and keep their entire team on the same page with real-time updates, automated tasks and integrated CRM and helpdesk software. Managers can also ensure that the right agent receives the call every time with IVR, skills-based routing and call queues. Additionally, with pay-as-you-go options, the ability to add and remove agents in seconds and SLAs that guarantee call quality and uptime, you'll have everything you need to provide quality service at an affordable price.

This new call center software allows for a simple, more cost effective solution to hiring and managing a team of global call center agents. It is a "best of both worlds solution" to a problem that has garnered a lot of attention and has industry giants taking a stance.

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Scott Dinsmore: How to find work you love

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Scott Dinsmore quit a job that made him miserable, and spent the next four years wondering how to find work that was joyful and meaningful. He shares what he learned in this deceptively simple talk about finding out what matters to you - and then getting started doing it.

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This section is all about speaking on the phone in English. It includes a vocabulary list and quiz, common phrases and tips, and a series of practice exercises.

If you answer the phone and you hear someone speaking in English, don't be afraid to reply. The fear of talking on the phone in a second language will disappear if you practise often. Most people find speaking on the phone in a language that's not their own quite difficult at first because they can't see the other person's eyes, mouth and body movements (or body language). In face-to-face conversation we communicate not only with words, but also with our eyes, with facial expressions like smiles and frowns, and by moving our hands and bodies. When speaking on the phone, however, all you can use is spoken language. But speaking on the phone will become much easier after you've learned the special vocabulary and phrases in the pages that follow and had a chance to practise them.

Telephones have changed a lot over the years. Before the first mobile phones (or cell phones) were invented over thirty years ago, nearly everyone used phones connected to telephone lines. These lines ran to telephone exchanges in which calls were connected through a switchboard. These landline phones are still being used in some places, but most people now use mobile phones or smartphones. These phones send signals through the air rather than through physical telephone lines. The most advanced phones are called smartphones. These are like small computers with many functions besides making telephone calls. You can send text messages, take and send photos, record and play audio and video files, connect to the internet, and do much more. Even though telephone technology has changed a lot over the years, the language and vocabulary used when making a call has remained mostly the same.

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TAKE THE QUIZ: 9 Questions To Find Your Dream Job!

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The Art of Negotiation | Maria Ploumaki 

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Matt Cutts: Try something new for 30 days

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Is there something you've always meant to do, wanted to do, but just ... haven't? Matt Cutts suggests: Try it for 30 days. This short, lighthearted talk offers a neat way to think about setting and achieving goals.

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Consider how many people you can fit in your space - if you're planning an outdoor event, remember everyone might end up inside if it rains! If you want to have large numbers in a small area, suggesting people drop in between certain hours rather than all arriving at a designated time can ease the crowds.

What type of event will it be?

For a large crowd Lin suggests making it simple with a buffet: "A fork buffet is a lot less fuss on the day than fingerfood, where you're continually heating nibbles up and passing them around."
"A cold fork menu is easier than hot and can be prepared in advance leaving you free to talk to guests."

You don't just need space for your guests, you also need to think carefully about what your kitchen can cope with. Consider...

How big is your fridge? Clear out anything that you don't need for the day by depleting stocks beforehand or asking a neighbour to store a few items. For hygiene reasons, you do need to make sure food is refrigerated. Think about ways you can stack items, using trays, plastic tubs or clean cardboard boxes. Drinks can take up a lot of room, so chill them well in advance then transfer them to ice-filled cool bags.

Do you have big enough work surfaces? Canapés are particularly challenging if you have a small surface to work on so if necessary temporarily set up a dinner table as a work station prior to the party.

Oven and hob space. If you're providing a hot buffet or planning any last-minute cooking make sure you haven't got more items vying for space than you have provision for. Again this is where clever planning and preparing ahead is key.

Anna's top tip: Don't make the bar area too close to the front door as this always creates a bottle neck when guests arrive.

Equipment & staff

Make life easier by having big enough equipment for cooking, and sufficient serving dishes, plates and glassware. Borrow these from friends if necessary. This saves time, space and washing up. Lin suggests:

"If you can, hire crockery, cutlery and glasses from a company that provides a 'return dirty' service. The small charge they make is well worth it when you do NOT have to wash up after the guests are gone."

"If you're planning a canapé party it's always worth considering hiring a few staff or asking your neighbours kids to help out. They can replenish plates and do the serving, allowing you time to talk and mingle with your guests."

Anna's top tip: If you've got help coming, get them in early so you have enough time to go through your requirements with them.

Write a time plan

A time plan is a really useful tool to stay on top of your plans. Write a list of everything that needs to be ordered or arranged - flowers, helping hands, food, drinks, equipment, decorations. Assign days and check them off when they're completed. The food, drink and home preparation will need a more detailed plan and it's worth assigning times as well as days to these.

Be realistic, it's better to give yourself too much time. If reading through your time plan makes you feel unduly stressed, you may have taken on too much so look at ways you can simplify your choices. Providing a relaxed and fun event with a small selection of different but well cooked dishes is better than an overambitious spread which turns out to be hit and miss.

Work out quantities

Having sufficient or way too much food is always a concern. Here are the guidelines Anna uses, per person, in her business:

Bear in mind that for large numbers, you can cater for a few less. Lin says, "When working out quantities you do not need to multiply everything by 40 - the more people there are the less they eat! To avoid waste and expense work to feeding about 34 people if 40 attending."

Remember if you're doing a number of dishes, you don't need to provide enough for people to have a full portion of each.

If you're worried about running out, bulk up on cheaper items like potatoes, bread and salad.

The ideal situation is to have everything prepared in advance. Take a look at our selection of recipes you can prepare or freeze ahead.
Lin suggests: "Cook, chop and prepare all the different components of your dishes that can't be made fully in advance, then seal and store. On the day of your party you'll only need to combine the components and add dressings. Dressings for leaf salads are best left to the very last minute to avoid wilting."

Take food out of the fridge just before serving. If people are grazing over a long period, it's best to put out smaller quantities and replenish them once they've run out.

If you're serving hot food, ensure it stays hot while you're serving it.

When the party is over, if food has been out for 1 1/2 hours, it will have to go in the bin.

Before you cater for large numbers, it's worth brushing up on your food safety knowledge, find out about storing food safely and 10 ways to prevent food poisoning. You'll find more information on the NHS Live Well website.

Catering tips from Lin Neillands, from Food Unlimited, and Anna Duttson, from Anna Duttson Events.

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English vocabulary practice exercise, for intermediate level.

In this exercise you will practise collocations.

What is a collocation?

A collocation is when two or more words naturally go together and sound correct together.

Nice weather is an example of a collocation. We don't say pretty weather.

Exercise instructions

Choose the best answer to fill the gap in each of the following.

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English vocabulary practice exercise, for intermediate level. In this exercise you will practise collocations. A collocation is when two or more words naturally go together and sound correct together. Nice weather is an example of a collocation. We don't say pretty weather. Choose the best answer to fill the gap in each of the following.

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STAR Interviewing Response Technique for Success in Behavioral Job Interviews

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These sample interview responses have been submitted by a variety of jobseekers interviewing for a variety of jobs. Remember, your experiences are unique and your answers should be your own. Never try to duplicate someone else's interview responses, rather use these responses as a guide to come up with your own perfect interview response.

What would you do if the work of a subordinate or team member was not up to expectations?

Sample response: Luckily, I have quite a bit of previous team experience and have faced this situation a few times in the past. In my experience, the most important first step in dealing with an underperforming subordinate or team member is honest communications. I find that talking with the person can lead to some surprising discoveries, for example, that the person did not understand the assigned tasks, or discovering that the team member is overwhelmed by the assignment. Once I discovered the problem, I could then usually find a solution that allowed the work to move forward. So often in situations like this, the problem is some combination of miscommunications and unrealistic expectations. [contributed by Natalia B.]

A co-worker tells you in confidence that she plans to call in sick while actually taking a week's vacation. What would you do and why?

Sample response: I would tell this co-worker that being dishonest to her boss, as well as her co-workers, is not wise and that it could put her job in jeopardy. I remind her that we all want more vacation time, but we have to earn it, and that taking this extra time hurts everyone in the department because the person's absence will affect productivity. [contributed by Danielle S.]

Describe how you would handle the situation if you met resistance when introducing a new idea or policy to a team or work group.

Sample response: The best way to convince people to accept a new idea is to be able to understand their questions and concerns about the new idea directly. It is also important to stay confident and believe in yourself because if you don't buy it, no one else will either. [contributed by Alexis]

What would you do if the priorities on a project you were working on changed suddenly?

Sample excellent response: I would notify everyone working on the project of the changes. I would then want to know why the priorities have changed, and if there is a risk of them changing again in the future. I would then meet with everyone involved with a new strategy to address the new priorities. [contributed by Andra]

How would you handle it if you believed strongly in a recommendation you made in a meeting, but most of your co-workers shot it down?

Sample excellent response: I would continue to explain why the recommendation was good, giving concrete examples of what the benefits of my recommendation could be. Ultimately, if my co-workers continued to resist my recommendation, I would have to let it go and move on. [contributed by Alexis]

In a training session, you find that the trainer has a thick accent, and you can't understand what's being said. What would you do?

Sample excellent response: Certainly, I would not call the trainer out on it. I would try my best to understand what the trainer is saying, ask many questions to clarify any unclear parts about the session and compare notes with someone in the session afterward. This way I could make sure that I understood what was being explained. Discussing it afterward would have the added benefit of helping to reinforce the things I learned in the session. [contributed by Alexis]

List the steps that you would take to make an important decision on the job.

Sample response: I would ask myself the following questions: 1. How would the company benefit from this? 2. How does this decision relate to the company's values and beliefs? 3. What are the positive and negative impacts this decision could have on the company? [contributed by Danielle S.]

What would you do if you realized at deadline time that a report you wrote for your boss or professor was not up to par?

Sample response: If I found myself in this situation, I would meet with my boss, explain the situation, and request an extension. I would also reevaluate my actions to identify what I did wrong in order to make sure the same thing didn't happen again. [contributed by Andra]

How would you deal with a colleague at work with whom you seem to be unable to build a successful working relationship?

Sample response: Typically, I pride myself on having a knack for building good working relationships at work. That said, it's certainly possible that I could encounter someone in my professional life who I find challenging to work with. On related e example I can think of happened in my senior year of college, I was placed on a team that had one member that the rest of the team disliked. While this team member was a bit of an outcast, I knew we needed this full commitment to make the project work.

Even though I was not the team leader, I took it upon myself to forge a connection - and discovered we had a mutual passion for horses. We didn't end up being best friends but through our common interest, I was able to build enough rapport with him to engage him as a key team member. There is always something that bonds us all together - it is just harder to find with some people than with others.

You disagree with the way your supervisor says to handle a problem. What would you do?

Sample response: I would outline why I disagreed with my supervisor and come up with a different way that I think the situation should be handled. I would then sit down with my supervisor - in private - and discuss the problem with him and present how I think it should have been addressed.[contributed by Andra]

Who would you talk to if you discovered that a co-worker was disclosing confidential information that should not be divulged?

Sample response: I would first sit down privately with my co-worker and let that person know what I had discovered. I would make it a dialogue rather than a lecture, with the goal of helping my co-worker realize what a serious mistake sharing this confidential information was and how it could impact both the company and his or her future. If the co-worker was defensive or denied it, or did not agree to stop divulging confidential information, I would be forced to go directly to my manager with the proof that I have of the unethical activities.

When would it be appropriate to bring in your supervisor while dealing with an angry customer?

Sample response: As an employee, it's my job to explore all the possible options to satisfy customer demands. However, if I see the customer is angry with me personally, it's better to bring in a supervisor because the customer might be more likely to listen to my supervisor than to me. However, it is important to always stay friendly, respectful and polite when dealing with customers in the face of frustration. [contributed by Alexis]

How would you attempt to make changes in the process if you felt a policy of your organization was hurting its members/workers?

Sample response: I would ask my co-workers if they felt the same way. I would want to make sure that I am not the only employee who feels like the policy is hurting the members/workers. If others agreed with me, I would request a meeting with a supervisor to explain my concerns. At the meeting, I would present an alternative solution. [contributed by Alexis and Danielle S.]

What would a good manager do to build team spirit?

Sample response: Most importantly, any plan to build team spirit has to be authentic. We've all seen - or experienced - work environments like in Office Space or The Office. Anything less than authenticity will be seen as simply going through the motions.A good manager brings the team together - perhaps on a retreat - to foster communications and develop common goals and objectives. During this gathering, the manager should be able to demonstrate the value of all the team members and reinforce that the team can only fully succeed only through teamwork.

How would you organize the steps or methods you'd take to define/identify a vision for your team or your personal job function?

Sample response: I believe a good team vision starts first with a strong understanding of the organization's mission. So, my steps would be as follows:

First, I'd review my organization's vision.
Second, I would develop drafts of a team vision statement.
Third, I would call a meeting of the team and have a discussion about how our team fits with the larger organization. Then I would discuss the organization's vision and ask for ideas and suggestions for the team's mission. If asked, I would mention some of my thoughts on our team vision.
Fourth, following the meeting, I would craft a vision statement - perhaps with the help of one or two other team members - and then distribute it to the team and ask for feedback.
Fifth, I would finalize the vision statement from the comments and feedback from the team, and then post our vision statement in places where all the team members could see it on a regular basis.

How would you react if two teammates were embroiled in a conflict that kept the team from completing its task?

Sample response: To build team spirit, it would be important that all team members are on the same page and agree on a common goal. Team-building exercises bring a team closer together and strengthen team spirit. For example, there's an exercise that involves comparing a hammer, string, ruler, and table to work-style preferences. Participants are tasked with bringing a team in conflict into harmony by perfectly balancing the hammer, string, and ruler on the table. Team members should also be made to feel like their opinion matters and their input and ideas are valued by their manager. [Contributed by Alexis]

You don't have the information you need to prioritize your projects. Your co-workers and supervisor are unavailable for you to ask for assistance. How do you handle the situation?

Sample response: My first inclination would be to sit down and review all the projects and examine a couple of key issues - things like deadlines, potential impacts, and involvement of others. Obviously, projects that are mission-critical and have the shortest deadlines need to be addressed first. If I were still stumped - and my manager and team members were truly unavailable - rather than sitting there paralyzed, I would probably consult a mentor within the organization and seek his or her advice on how to proceed.

As a supervisor, you've made an unpopular decision. What action would you take so that morale in the department is not negatively affected?

Sample response: I would call for a meeting to let my employees know that their opinions about my decision are valued, however, I would also explain to them why the decision needed to be made. Sometimes people are more empathetic once they know the reasons for a certain action. I would also explain to my employees what the positive impacts of my decisions will be down the line. [Contributed by Alexis]

In a team leadership role, you discover that a team member has gone "over your head" to propose an idea or complain about an issue without talking to you first. How do you handle the situation?

Sample response: Often these situations arise when an individual feels his or her opinions or ideas are not being heard, so rather than assume the person is simply trying to make trouble, I'd first need to get the details of the situation.The first thing I would do is evaluate how this person has been treated in the workplace to determine if they might be disgruntled. Next, I would call a private meeting with the person and simply have a conversation about the situation and how and why it happened.Finally, if it turns out the person is simply unhappy and I feel I have heard their concerns and done all I can to smooth over the problem to no avail, then I would need to meet again with my boss to have a discussion about how to handle the employee moving forward.

You have been placed in charge of a project team for a new initiative. What are your first steps to get the team going and complete the project?

Sample response: I would call the team together for an initial meeting to make sure we all know each other and to set some initial expectations for the team. Once the team has been established, I would move ahead with the project in these basic steps:

First, explain the task at hand. We need to define the purpose of the project.
Second, we would outline the project's steps.
Third, we divide the process into smaller parts and assign individual team members tasks to complete, based on their individual skill sets.
Fourth, I would assign deadlines and budgets.
Fifth, the team would execute the plan and deal with any circumstances that arise as we move forward toward completion.
Sixth, we complete the project - as planned, on deadline and budget (hopefully) - and meet as a team one final time to discuss any unanticipated problems or issues that arose and how we can prepare and better address them in the future.

LiveCareer offers assistance with answers to loads of other interview questions. We can also teach you how to make a cover letter and how to make a resume.

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University of Leeds Careers Centres STAR method and STAR method information

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How criminal is your family's behavior, really?

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Fun Quiz ^^

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There are a lot of criminals in the world. We see them everywhere. On the news, in the papers, in TV shows, everywhere! With so many criminals you might be feeling lost and asking that age old question: What kind of criminal am I?

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Vocabulary CRIME and PUNISHMENT (Lesson 18)

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In English, there are a lot of specific words for different types of crimes and the criminals who commit them. Unfortunately, the list of crimes and criminals is long! Because the words have specific legal meanings, only a short, basic definition is given below. You may wish to download and print out the list, and write the correct translation of the words in your own language. This would give you the exact meaning.

cybercrime

doing something illegal over the Internet or a computer system

cyber criminal
hacker**

fraud

getting money from people by cheating them

con artist
fraud

* uncommon

** hacker does not technically mean a cyber criminal, but the word is often used to describe those who commit computer crimes.

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Legal Vocabulary for ESL Students: Crimes. Includes free vocabulary list with definitions, sample sentences, and a review worksheet.

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Ten ways to attract visitors to your exhibition stand

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When attending a trade show, how can you make sure your exhibition stand attracts the right visitors? Katy Roberts of Fresh Brew Marketing offers some simple tips for pulling in the punters

1. Get the right look and feel. Your stand is your shop window - a direct invitation to say "Come on in!". It's vital to make sure your objective for the show - selling, marketing or corporate image - determines the look and feel of your stand. Choose signage, posters and products to display to boost the image you want to create.

2. Remember, small is beautiful, too. Exhibiting is about having great ambitions, not huge budgets. Deciding on a space that will suit your objective can be challenging; all too often, people get carried away with the idea that size is better than focus. Small stands can work well.

3. Try it out beforehand. Setting up your exhibition stand in your workplace before the trade show will save time and give you a feel for the space you will occupy. You'll soon see what you can include and what you'll need to leave out.

4. Tell people what you want. Create a clear, concise brief for stand-builders, signage companies and equipment hire firms. Explain your main aims for the show and ensure that your objective is their objective, too.

5. Get creative. Experiment with lighting, sound and screens, electronic presentations, posters and signage. Follow the same path as visitors around the stand so you see what they see - both from a distance and up close. Make sure there's not too much text to read (impossible from a distance) and no visual overload.

6. Stick to your budget. Exhibiting at a trade show is not about spending pots of money by always ordering new materials. Look to see what's already on your premises that could furnish your exhibition stand.

7. Beware giveaways. A lot of money is spent on promo gifts that don't relate to the message or brand. These often end up on the floor of the exhibition or forgotten in a desk drawer. If you want to give gifts, choose relevant and memorable branded merchandise to market your business.

8. Chat with the event organiser. Make sure the event organiser understands your business nature and requirements. The placement of your stand at the venue may be critical to your target audience, so discuss your requirements with the organiser beforehand and negotiate the best possible location of your stand at a price you can afford.

9. Pick the right people. Pick your team members for the event and the audience. Many exhibitors use the "hook" candidate (someone who attracts people to the stand), or the "spotter" (who approaches people and brings them onto the exhibition stand). If you have neither, just make sure your team remains active and friendly. Some exhibitors attract attendees by appealing to their senses - we all like to hear, see, touch, taste and even smell things.

10. Don't forget to tell people! Once you've created a great stand, don't forget to tell people you're going to be at a particular trade show. Upload banners on your website that contain an invitation to customers to come and visit you at your stand, and send prospects and clients regular email updates in the week leading up to the show. Join the event organisers' marketing of the whole event and work closely with them to increase the publicity and, even, link your business name with the event itself.

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When attending a trade show, how can you make sure your exhibition stand attracts the right visitors? Katy Roberts of Fresh Brew Marketing offers some simple tips for pulling in the punters Get the right look and feel. Your stand is your shop window - a direct invitation to say Come on in!.

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10 Top Tips for a Successful Trade Show Booth

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10 Top Tips for a Successful Trade Show Booth

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When your company spends the money, time, and effort to display a booth at a trade show, it is vital to make the best of it.

Careful planning and research can go a long way towards ensuring a successful showing at your next trade show.

This article will highlight ways to attract visitors to your booth, detail ways to plan out a successful trade show exhibition, and explore some of the best ideas for trade show giveaways.

Attracting Prospects to Your Booth

A trade show is a place where buyers and sellers meet. The benefit is that buyers come to a trade show looking to buy and wanting to learn about the latest and greatest that you have to offer.

The problem is the amount of competition you have in the direct vicinity. The way to overcome the problem is to take steps to ensure that buyers won't miss your booth.

Here are 10 successful trade show tips to make visitors stop at your booth

1/ Booth Location

Of course, the old business adage "location, location, location" stands here just like anywhere else. Most trade shows will offer prime location booths for an extra charge.

If you are willing to pay extra, look into this early. Most trade show's prime locations sell out fast; some prime locations are even grandfathered in, so you may need to think even further in advance, like next year.

It also is something to consider when negotiating your contract. If you plan on attending a trade show long term, year after year, prime location is something you can try to leverage at that time.

2/ Get the Look

Buyers are attracted to good looking booths. Use bright colors and put effort into the design of your booth. It will make all the difference between visitors stopping or walking by.

Make your messaging clear and able to be seen from every direction as well as near and far. Use clear signs and optimum lighting.

3/ Make Your Booth Approachable

In addition to having that 'right look' and appealing design, your booth should be approachable. Smiling faces of professional booth attendants are important.

Have a variety of different display options to appeal to different people. Some people like flyers, pamphlets, and reading materials.

Other attendees are visual and would like to see a video demo on an HD screen or tablet.

Many will want to engage with the booth staff and ask questions. Make sure that plenty of booth staff is available at all times.

4/ Booth Hosts

Consider having a booth host who is trained to answer some simple questions and direct buyers to the appropriate staff member in the booth.

You could try using entertainers such as a model, a magician, singer, or other type of entertainer that goes along with your company persona or theme of the booth or trade show.

5/ Offer Show Specials

Make sure to highlight your show specials so that buyers know that they need to buy at the show in order to receive the discount or special offer. Make sure your show special is posted and very clear.

6/ Contests and Promotions

Everyone likes to win something and contests, special promotions, or prize drawings will attract people to your booth.

Be sure that you require something of attendees in order to enter the drawing or qualify to win a prize such as a business card, or filling out a contact form or questionnaire.

7/ Snacks and Drinks

Trade show attendees are usually not used to all the walking around.

Offering snacks and drinks will be much appreciated. Your drinks or snack offer should be in line with your company culture or theme. Water bottles and any packaging should come with your branding or business card attached to help remind them where they received it from.

8/ Show Your Expertise

Offer something of value to trade show attendees. This can be something like a white paper on the state of the industry, top 10 lists of products, newest trends. If most people who attend a particular trade show are from out of the area, you can offer information about the local area, such as top places for dinner.

9/ Reach Out on Social Media

You should already have a social media marketing plan in place for your trade show. One way to use social media is to engage with people who have checked in at the venue or mentioned the trade show on social media. Invite them to your booth and offer a special incentive through social channels.

10/ Promotional Products

Promotional products and branded gift giveaways are a staple at trade shows.

However, choosing the right promotional products to giveaway will ensure that your investment is worthwhile.

Make sure that the promotional product giveaway that you choose is something that is relevant to your brand and useful to the consumer. That is the best combination to ensure that they are kept for long periods of time.

Some of the most popular promotional products for trade shows include:

Pens: A good old standby. They may be a bit mundane, but everyone still needs a pen to have handy. Pens are kept for a long period of time and even have a transfer value since recipients might give them to others.

Bags: Everyone always needs something to carry all that stuff they pick up at a trade show. Reusable bags are kept much more often now than in the past for their environmental benefits.

Electronic Gadgets: USB or thumb drives always rank among the type of promotional item that people would like to receive. Mobile device cases are also always well received.

Cups & Mugs: Cups and mugs are kept for long periods of time and get a lot of use. For the trade show attending crowd, though travel mugs are probably a better choice for usability.

Badge Holders: Even though some might only be used during the trade show, handy ones with extra pockets will often be kept and reused at other events.

Folders, Binders, Notepads: These come in handy both during the trade show and after, they will often make it back to the office for use by the receiver and other staff members.

To Sum Up

Carrying off a successful trade show involves a great deal of planning. Since trade shows are often a risk because of the cost involved and the short term, one shot deal nature of them, it is imperative to do enough to ensure their success.

Many of the 10 points we illustrated to attract buyers require research and planning ahead of time. If you regularly attend trade shows, you will form a routine; but even if you have a routine, be sure to constantly continue to innovate and improve it.

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What to say at your job interview (all my BEST phrases and tips!)

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Most Awkward Interview Ever - David Brent - The Office - BBC

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Connected Speech

What is connected speech?
When we speak naturally we do not pronounce a word, stop, then say the next word in the sentence. Fluent speech flows with a rhythm and the words bump into each other. To make speech flow smoothly the way we pronounce the end and beginning of some words can change depending on the sounds at the beginning and end of those words.

These changes are described as features of connected speech.

Sounds link
Linking is a way of joining the pronunciation of two words so that they are easy to say and flow together smoothly. In English there are different ways that this happens.

Consonant to vowel linking - when the first word ends with a consonant sound and the second word begins with a vowel sound. SeeRadio Programme 1

Vowel to vowel linking - when certain vowels come next to each other an extra sound is added to make the link smooth. SeeRadio Programme 1

Linking 'r'
In standard British English (RP) the letter 'r' after a vowel sound at the end of word is often not pronounced. However, when the following word begins with a vowel the /r/ sound is pronounced to make a smooth link. SeeRadio Programme 2

Sounds disappear
When the sounds /t/ or /d/ occur between two consonant sounds, they will often disappear completely from the pronunciation. SeeRadio Programme 2

Sounds join together
When a word ends in a consonant sound and the following word begins with the same consonant sound, we don't pronounce two sounds - both sounds are pronounced together as one. SeeRadio Programme 2

Sounds change
When a word ends in a consonant sound and the following word begins with a consonant sound, depending on the particular sounds, the last sound of the first word or both the last sound and the first sound of the next word can change. See Radio Programme 3

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It seems as though we can pay people to do anything for us these days: walk our dogs, build our furniture, organize our homes ... cuddle with us when we're feeling lonely.

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4. His first television appearance was in 1964, at the age of 17, he was interviewed on a BBC program as the founder of The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Long-haired Men.

5. He began playing the saxophone when he was 12 years old.

6. The fictional astronaut "Major Tom" has appeared in three of Bowie's songs: "Space Oddity" (1969), "Ashes To Ashes" (1980) and "Hallo Spaceboy" (1996).

8. His 1973 album Pin Ups, features him on the cover alongside iconic '60s model Twiggy.

10. Toni Basil, best known for her hit song "Mickey," worked as Bowie's choreographer for his Diamond Dogs Tour in 1974, and Glass Spider Tour in 1987.

11. Bowie has had various alter egos, the most famous of which is Ziggy Stardust. Other alter egos he's had over the years include: Major Tom, Aladdin Sane, the Thin White Duke, Tao Jones, Halloween Jack, and John Merrick.

12. A young Luther Vandross was hired by Bowie to sing backup and create the vocal arrangements on his 1975 album Young Americans

14. In 1980, he starred in the Broadway production of The Elephant Man.

15. He did the voice (gurgling) for the baby in the song "Magic Dance," in the movie Labyrinth:

16. In 1988, Bowie played Pontius Pilate in Martin Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ.

17. Even though it was a huge hit single, Bowie never performed the song "Under Pressure" before a live audience until the 1992 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert. He and Annie Lennox sang it as a duet (backed by the surviving members of Queen):

18. In 1996, Bowie released the single "Telling Lies" exclusively on his website, it was the first-ever downloadable single by a major artist.

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Sixty-nine facts about David Bowie, who has died just days after releasing his latest album on his 69th birthday.

CHILDHOOD

1. David Bowie was born David Robert Jones in Brixton, London, on 8 January 1947. He shares the same birthday as Elvis.

2. Bowie's family moved to Bromley when he was six years old.

3. He went to Bromley Technical High School, now called Ravenswood School.

4. Rock guitarist Peter Frampton was Bowie's friend at school - his dad was head of the art department. He's gone on to play guitar with Bowie many times during his career.

5. One of his pupils was permanently dilated - after his friend George Underwood punched him in the eye while the pair were still at school. The fight was over a girl.

6. Underwood and Bowie remained good friends with Underwood doing artwork for some of Bowie's earlier albums.

7. He started playing the saxophone when he was 12 years old.

PRE-FAME

8. His first-ever release was Liza Jane/Louie Louie Go Home in June 1964, under the name of Davie Jones with The King-Bees.

9. He later changed his name to Bowie to avoid confusion with Monkee Davy Jones.

10. Bowie is pronounced to rhyme with Joey.

11. At the age of 17, he was interviewed on a BBC programme as the founder of The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Long-haired Men. He complained: "It's not nice when people call you darling and that".

12. Around 1967, he wrote songs for actor Paul Nicholas of Just Good Friends fame, who was then recording under the name Oscar.

13. He released his debut album, the self-titled David Bowie, in 1967 after playing in a host of pub and club bands.

14. 1967 also saw the release of a single, The Laughing Gnome, which many fans argue is the worst song he has ever recorded.

15. When Bowie suggested that his fans should vote via phone which tracks he should play for his 1990 world tour, The Laughing Gnome was the most requested. He didn't play it.

STARMAN

16. Bowie's first hit in the UK - 1969's Space Oddity - was used by the BBC in its coverage of the moon landing.

17. The fictional character of Major Tom has appeared in three Bowie hits - Space Oddity (1969), Ashes To Ashes (1980) and Hallo Spaceboy (1996).

18. Bowie's first US number one was his single Fame in 1975. It was co-written by John Lennon and features the former Beatle on backing vocals.

19. Model Twiggy features on the cover with him for his 1973 album Pin Ups.

20. Around the time of Bowie's 1975 Young Americans album, Chic founder Nile Rodgers auditioned to play guitar in Bowie's band. He didn't get the part.

21. But Rodgers later produced the biggest-selling album of Bowie's career, 1983's Let's Dance.

22. Bowie is believed to have sold in the region of 140 million albums over his career.

23. He was voted fourth in the BBC's Culture Show public vote in 2006 to discover Britain's greatest living icons. Above him were Sir Paul McCartney (3), Morrissey (2) and Sir David Attenborough at number one.

THE PERFORMER

24. Bowie was hit in the eye by a lollipop while on stage in Oslo, Norway in 2004.

25. Toni Basil of Oh Mickey fame worked as Bowie's choreographer on his Diamond Dogs tour in 1974. She later worked on his Glass Spider tour of 1987.

26. In 1970 when Bowie briefly formed The Hype, everyone in the band dressed up as super heroes. They were booed off everywhere they played.

27. Director Nicolas Roeg cast Bowie in his first leading role, as a stranded alien in the 1976 film The Man Who Fell to Earth. In one scene, shot in a record store, a poster for Bowie's Young Americans album can clearly be seen hanging from the ceiling.

28. He voiced the character of Lord Royal Highness in US cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants in 2007.

29. In the 1986 Jim Henson movie Labyrinth, Bowie plays Jareth The Goblin King.

30. In 2006, he appeared in The Prestige, alongside Hugh Jackman and Scarlett Johansson.

31. In 1969, Bowie formed his own mime troupe, Feathers, as well as an experimental art ensemble.

32. Bowie appeared as Pontius Pilate in Martin Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ.

33. Among his oddest film roles are: The Shark in Yellowbeard and a sinister FBI agent called Philip Jeffries in David Lynch's Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me.

PERSONAL LIFE

34. David was 5ft 10in (1.78m) tall, according to most sources.

35. He declined the CBE in 2000 and a knighthood in 2003.

36. Bowie married Somalian supermodel Iman in 1992. They have a daughter Alexandria Zahra Jones, born in 2000.

37. Iman has a Bowie knife tattooed on her ankle in tribute to her husband.

38. Bowie's schizophrenic half-brother Terry killed himself in 1985.

39. Nine years older than David, Terry was the inspiration for songs including Aladdin Sane, All The Madmen, The Bewlay Brothers and Jump They Say.

40. In 2004, Bowie underwent emergency heart surgery in Germany to treat a blocked artery.

41. Bowie and Iman resided primarily in Manhattan and London.

THE MUSICIAN

42. Bowie co-produced some of the best tracks on Lou Reed's legendary album Transformer.

43. His hit Ziggy Stardust is about Vince Taylor, who wrote Brand New Cadillac - later covered by The Clash.

44. Bowie recorded a version of Space Oddity in Italian titled Ragazzo Solo, Ragazza Solo - which literally means Lonely Boy, Lonely Girl.

45. The track Move On, from the album Lodger, is a backwards rewrite of his All The Young Dudes.

46. He was in 10 bands - The Konrads, The Hooker Brothers, The King Bees, The Manish Boys, The Lower Third, The Buzz, The Riot Squad, The Hype, Tin Machine and Tao Jones Index. (Some of these performed under other names).

47. Bowie's song The Man Who Sold The World has been covered by Lulu and Nirvana.

48. Bing Crosby recorded his last-ever single with David Bowie. Their duet version of The Little Drummer Boy was recorded for Christmas 1977. It was a hit five years later.

49. Bowie wrote the soundtrack for the 1993 dramatisation of Hanish Kureishi's novel Buddha Of Suburbia.

50. Bowie played the saxophone on To Know Him Is To Love Him from Steeleye Span's Now We Are Six album.

51. He plays just about every instrument on Diamond Dogs - including the famous guitar riff on Rebel Rebel.

MISCELLANEOUS

52. He was the final guest on Marc Bolan's ITV music show, Marc, in 1977. Bolan was killed in a car crash in south-west London shortly afterwards.

53. Steve Strange, the frontman of 1980s pop group Visage, was in the video for Bowie's 1980 number one hit Ashes To Ashes.

54. Arcade Fire and TV On The Radio are two of Bowie's favourite bands of the last 10 years.

55. Mary Hopkin of Those Were The Days fame sings the "doo doo doo" backing vocals on Sound And Vision.

56. Almost a decade before The Cocteau Twins popularised the approach, Bowie sang in a completely self-invented language on the 1977 Low album track, Subterraneans.

57. His image appears on every single one of his album covers - except the UK release of The Buddha Of Suburbia and his final album, Blackstar.

58. He is mentioned in Kraftwerk's song Trans Europe Express ("Meet Iggy Pop and David Bowie - TRANS EUROPE EXPRESS!") and Backside by the Strawbs ("The boy stood on the burning deck, his back against the mast. He did not dare to turn around till David Bowie passed").

59. In September 1996, David Bowie broke new ground, yet again, with the internet-only release of his single Telling Lies. It would have taken more than 11 minutes to download over a dial-up internet connection. A year later, he launched his own internet service provider, Bowienet.

60. Bowie drew, painted, sculpted and wrote in his spare time. His favourite artists were Tintoretto, John Bellany, Erich Heckel, Picasso and Michael Ray Charles.

61. David got one O-Level - in art.

62. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked him 39th on their list of the 100 greatest artists of all time, and 23rd on their list of the best singers of all time.

63. Bowie appeared in series two of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's programme Extras in 2006 where a random encounter with Bowie in a pub ends with Bowie at a piano singing a song - Chubby Little Loser - which ridicules Gervais' character Andy.

64. The opening sequence of the 2009 film Watchmen shows actors portraying David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust and Mick Jagger from The Rolling Stones outside New York's legendary nightclub Studio 54.

65. David Bowie was immortalised in stone by artist Ed Chapman, 40, who created a tile mosaic of the Starman to celebrate his 65th birthday.

66. The David Bowie exhibition at London's V&A in 2013 was the fastest-selling in the museum's history. It featured more than 60 stage costumes including Ziggy Stardust bodysuits (1972) designed by Freddie Burretti, Kansai Yamamoto's flamboyant creations for the Aladdin Sane tour (1973) and the Union Jack coat designed by Bowie and Alexander McQueen for the Earthling album cover (1997).

67. Just over a month before his death, Lazarus - a stage show co-written by Bowie - opened off-Broadway at the New York Theatre Workshop. Inspired by The Man Who Fell to Earth, it focuses on the character of Thomas Newton, played by Bowie in the 1976 film directed by Nicolas Roeg.

68. Lazarus, a song from the stage show, was released as a single on 17 December 2015. It also featured on Bowie's last album, Blackstar.

69. Bowie turned 69 on 8 January 2016. He released Blackstar on the same day.

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1. He voiced a character in a Spongebob Squarepants movie
In yet another addition to his slate of memorable (and often memorably bizarre) acting roles, Bowie provided the voice of the long-nosed, blue-skinned, stiletto-sporting Atlantean King "Lord Royal Highness" in the 2007 animated TV movie SpongeBob's Atlantis SquarePantis. "I've hit the Holy Grail of animation gigs," Bowie wrote in a blogpost at the time. "Yesterday I got to be a character on ... tan-tara ... SpongeBob SquarePants. Oh Yeah!! We, the family, are thrilled. Nothing else need happen this year, well, this week anyway."

Bowie appeared in over 25 films throughout his life, including The Last Temptation of Christ as Pontius Pilate, Basquiat as artist Andy Warhol, and The Prestige, as inventor Nikola Tesla.

2. He was nominated for an MTV award for his cameo in Zoolander
"If nobody has any objections, I believe I might be of service?"

In one of the best movie cameos ever committed to film (we're a little biased and possibly a tad emotional, but we're going to stick by this) , Bowie pops up to judge a "walk off" between warring models Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) and Hansel McDonald (Owen Wilson) in Stiller's beautifully ridiculous 2001 comedy film.

We can't imagine a better judge.

3. He changed his original name (David Robert Jones) to avoid confusion with Davy Jones of The Monkees
Otherwise, we'd have always struggled to tell the two apart.
4. He couldn't stand The Little Drummer Boy
That's the song, incidentally: not some unfortunate Miles Teller wannabe. Asked to collaborate with music veteran Bing Crosby on a version of the song, for a rather unlikely appearance on Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas in 1977, Bowie outright refused.

"I hate this song. Is there something else I could sing?", he told songwriter Ian Fraser at the time.

Bowie and Fraser then collaborated on a new song, Peace on Earth, that Bowie could sing as a counterpart to Crosby's Little Drummer Boy.

5. He had a tea phobia
Bowie reportedly had a "horrible incident" with a cup of tea when he was five years old. According to a widely-reported internet rumour (sadly, we've been unable to trace the source, but the story's too appealingly, Bowie-ishly odd not to repeat), he's been unable to drink it ever since.

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6. He was almost in a film with Liz Taylor
Bowie reportedly nearly starred alongside Elizabeth Taylor in the 1976 film Bluebird but backed out after reading the script.

He also nearly starred alongside Michael Caine in The Eagle has Landed (he was apparently quite keen on this one' it never came out due to scheduling conflicts).
David Bowie: the man who loved books 7. He suffered from repeated eye issues
Bowie's right pupil was permanently dilated: his friend, the artist George Underwood, punched him while they were both at school (in a fight over a girl) and accidentally sliced his eye with a fingernail.

Due to the appearance the dilated pupil gave his eye, the injury later gave rise to the rumour that Bowie had Heterochromia, a condition whereby a person's eyes are naturally different in colour.

In 2004 (as if he hadn't already had enough eye trouble), the poor singer was hit in the eye with a lollipop, thrown at the stage as he performed in Oslo, Norway. It became stuck, but a member of Bowie's crew eventually managed to remove it (and the singer then bravely continued with the show).
8. He had a taste for jazz.
As a teenager Bowie was a fan of jazz and Charles Mingus. He used to play jazz on tenor and alot saxophone. In the early Eighties, he once danced with Princess Diana to a concert by jazz singer George Melly with his Feetwarmers band.

9. He was friends with Elton John (before Elton John was was Elton John)
When he was 17, Bowie (who was then still David Jones) loved meeting his friend Reginald Kenneth Dwight (later Elton John) at the Soho's Giaconda Cafe, to talk about music.

10. He tried to send a pig foetus to Rolling Stone

In a nice way, of course.

Back in the Nineties, while being interview by the magazine's David Wild, Bowie saw that the singer Tom Petty had sent the journalist a gift. Feeling that he, too, should thank the writer for his time with a present, Bowie promptly tried to send him an unborn piglet, sealed in a jar.

"The border police, they absolutely shut it down, and it never got to me. But there were weeks and weeks of [Bowie] checking in to see if a pig foetus had ever arrived," Wild told the Adam Carolla Show, years later. "I personally was actually very glad it never came."
11. He only had one O-Level
Bowie achieved just one qualification at Bromley Technical High School: a single O-level in art.
12. He turned down a knighthood
Bowie was offered a knighthood from the Queen in 2003, but turned it down. He told The Sun, "I would never have any intention of accepting anything like that. I seriously don't know what it's for. It's not what I spent my life working for."

13. His Ziggy Stardust alter-ego 'drove him insane'
Bowie toured as the character Ziggy Stardust (with his backing band the Spiders from Mars) from 1972-73, before retiring the persona live on stage at the Hammersmith Odeon in June 1973, stating: "not only is this the last show of the tour, but it's the last show that we'll ever do." Bowie later said that the alter-ego "wouldn't leave me alone for years. That was when it all started to go sour ... My whole personality was affected. It became very dangerous. I really did have doubts about my sanity."

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14. He once went on TV to defend his hairstyle
In 1964, Bowie defended his hairstyle in an interview with the BBC as the 17-year-old founder of The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Long-haired Men. He said, "it's not nice when people call you darling and that."
15. He learnt to mime from the same person as Kate Bush
Bowie was trained in mime by Kate Bush's choreographer, Lindsey Kemp. His mime skills re-emerged as a warm-up performance for T. Rex in 1969, while the band were still a folk act called Tyrannosaurus Rex.

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1 hammer, 2 mallet, 3 ax
4 saw/handsaw, 5 hacksaw, 6 level
7 screwdriver, 8 Phillips screwdriver , 9 wrench
10 monkey wrench/ pipe wrench, 11 chisel
12 scraper, 13 wire stripper, 14 hand drill
15 vise, 16 pliers, 17 toolbox, 18 plane
19 electric drill, 20 (drill) bit, 21 circular saw/ power saw
22 power sander, 23 router, 24 wire
25 nail, 26 washer, 27 nut
28 wood screw, 29 machine screw, 30 bolt

Tools

1. hammer 2. screwdriver 3. Phillips screwdriver
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6. hacksaw 7. hatchet

8. monkey wrench 9. saw 10. hand drill
11. brace 12. chisel 13. scraper

14. vise 15. electric drill
16. (drill) bit 17. power saw

18. level 19. plane
20. toolbox

21. (paint) pan 22. (paint) roller
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25. paint thinner
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27. wire 28. nail 29. screw
30. washer 31. bolt 32. nut

Toolbox

adjustable wrench, wrench, screwdriver bits, screwdriver, tape measure, hammer,
knife, socket, bull-nose pliers,needle-nose pliers, socket wrench, level, washer, nut, Allen key

Drill bits :metal bit, reamer, carpentry bits, flat wood bit, secrity bit, masonry bit,
wir strippers, solderring iron, wire cutters, electrical tape, scalpel

Electrical tools names and pictures

circular saw , workbench, vice,

drill bit, jigsaw, rechargeable drill, battery pack, electric drill, chuck, glue gun

hacksaw, tenon saw, fretsaw,

pipe cutter, wrench, pluger

steel wool, miter block, sharpening stone, sandpaper, chisel, hand drill, file
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Tools 1. box cutter 2. toolbox

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8. plane 9. workbench 10. power/ electric drill
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14. hook 15. vise
16. sandpaper

17. pliers 18. wrench 19. ax/ axe
20. paintbrush 21. (paint) can 22. (paint) tray
23. (paint) rollerpaint 24. paint

1. carpenter's rule, 2. C-clamp, 3. jigsaw
4. wood, 5. extension, 6. outlet, 7. grounding plug

8. saw, 9. brace, 10. wrench, 11. mallet
12. monkey wrench, 13. hammer, 14. scraper
15. pegboard , 16. hook, 17. hatchet, 18. hacksaw, 19. pliers

20. circular saw
21. tape measure
22. workbench
23. toolbox

24. screwdriver
25. phillips screwdriver

26. power sander, 27. sandpaper, 28. pan
29. roller, 30. paintbrush, 31. paint
32. wood plane, 33. glue
34. electrical tape, 35. wire

36. vise
37. router

38. bolt, 39. nut, 40. washer, 41. nail
42. screw
a. head
b. thread
43. electric drill
a. bit
b. shank
c. switch
d. plug

Tools Names List

Axe, Bolt, Bucket, Calculator, Carpenter, Clamp, Clippers, Cut, Dig, Drill, Dropper, Fix

Drill, Dropper, Fix, Gear, Grill, Hammer, Hoe, Inclined +Plane, Jackhammer, Lever, Magnet, Magnetic, Magnifying+ Glass, Measuring+ Spoons, Microscope

Mixer, Nails, Nut, Pliers, Pullery, Pump, Rake, Ruler, Rusty+ Wrench, Saw

Scale, Scoop, Scraps, Screw, Screwdriver, Shovel, Sweeper, Tape

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ladder, mallet , nail

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Most people know that feeling of dread when something they use every day breaks. Do you attempt to repair it, using up precious time, or just give up and replace it, wasting precious money?

Or, as these DIY disasters show, you could use up neither time nor money and instead opt for the quick-fix solution by repairing the item using whatever is to hand.

Broken chair leg? No problem, simply prop it up with an empty Jack Daniels bottle. Lost your pizza cutter? Nothing that a ruler and a tin lid can't fix.

From the weird, to the wonderful, to the downright dangerous, these images show what happens when broken objects fall into the hands of the chronically lazy.

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Learn these common ways for making requests and offers so that you sound polite.

Making requests - asking someone to do something for you

These are the three most common ways for making requests:

" Could you open the door for me, please?"

" Would you mind opening the door for me, please?"

" Can you open the door for me, please?'

Speaking tip: could and can are followed by the verb without to. (See our page on modal auxiliary verbs for more grammar information.)

Would you mind is followed by the verb and -ing.

Making requests - asking if you can do something

Here are the four most common ways for making requests (when you want to do something):

" Can I use your computer, please?"

" Could I borrow some money from you, please?"

" Do you mind if I turn up the heating?"

" Would you mind if I turned up the heating?"

Speaking tip: Could is more polite that can.

Do you mind if..." is followed by the verb in the present tense, but would you mind if... is followed by the verb in the past tense.

When you're using these two sentences, don't use please. It's already polite enough!

Offering to do something for another person

You can make an offer using a phrase like Can I... ?, Shall I... ?, Would you like me to... ?

For example:

"Can I help you?"

"Shall I open the window for you?"

"Would you like another coffee?"

"Would you like me to answer the phone?"

"I'll do the photocopying, if you like."

Shall, can and will are followed by the verb without to.

Shall is particularly British English and is more formal than can. Would you like... is followed either by a noun, or by an object pronoun and the verb with to.

Responding to offers

These English dialogues show you ways to accept or reject offers made to you.

"Can I help you?"
" Yes please. I'd like to know what time the train leaves."

"Can I help you?"
" No thanks, I'm just looking." (In a shop.)

"Shall I open the window for you?"
"Yes please. That would be very kind of you."

"Would you like another coffee?"
" No thanks." Or, " No thank you."

"Would you like another coffee?"
" Yes please, that would be lovely." Or, " Yes please, I'd love one."

"Would you like me to answer the phone?"
" If you wouldn't mind." Or, " If you could."
(Don't answer "Yes, I would", as this sounds like you expect someone to do it for you.)

"I'll do the photocopying, if you like."
" It's OK, I can do it." Or, " Don't worry, I'll do it.

"Or, " Thank you, that would be great."

Making Requests

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Job descriptions often list negotiation skills as a desirable asset for job candidates, but the ability to negotiate requires a collection of interpersonal and communication skills used together to bring a desired result. The circumstances of negotiation occur when two parties or groups of individuals disagree on the solution for a problem or the goal for a project or contract. A successful negotiation requires the two parties to come together and hammer out an agreement that is acceptable to both.

Problem Analysis

Effective negotiators must have the skills to analyze a problem to determine the interests of each party in the negotiation. A detailed problem analysis identifies the issue, the interested parties and the outcome goals. For example, in an employer and employee contract negotiation, the problem or area where the parties disagree may be in salary or benefits. Identifying the issues for both sides can help to find a compromise for all parties.

Preparation

Before entering a bargaining meeting, the skilled negotiator prepares for the meeting. Preparation includes determining goals, areas for trade and alternatives to the stated goals. In addition, negotiators study the history of the relationship between the two parties and past negotiations to find areas of agreement and common goals. Past precedents and outcomes can set the tone for current negotiations.

Active Listening

Negotiators have the skills to listen actively to the other party during the debate. Active listening involves the ability to read body language as well as verbal communication. It is important to listen to the other party to find areas for compromise during the meeting. Instead of spending the bulk of the time in negotiation expounding the virtues of his viewpoint, the skilled negotiator will spend more time listening to the other party.

Emotional Control

It is vital that a negotiator have the ability to keep his emotions in check during the negotiation. While a negotiation on contentious issues can be frustrating, allowing emotions to take control during the meeting can lead to unfavorable results. For example, a manager frustrated with the lack of progress during a salary negotiation may concede more than is acceptable to the organization in an attempt to end the frustration. On the other hand, employees negotiating a pay raise may become too emotionally involved to accept a compromise with management and take an all or nothing approach, which breaks down the communication between the two parties.

Verbal Communication

Negotiators must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively to the other side during the negotiation. Misunderstandings can occur if the negotiator does not state his case clearly. During a bargaining meeting, an effective negotiator must have the skills to state his desired outcome as well as his reasoning.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Negotiation is not necessarily a one side against another arrangement. Effective negotiators must have the skills to work together as a team and foster a collaborative atmosphere during negotiations. Those involved in a negotiation on both sides of the issue must work together to reach an agreeable solution.

Problem Solving

Individuals with negotiation skills have the ability to seek a variety of solutions to problems. Instead of focusing on his ultimate goal for the negotiation, the individual with skills can focus on solving the problem, which may be a breakdown in communication, to benefit both sides of the issue.

Decision Making Ability

Leaders with negotiation skills have the ability to act decisively during a negotiation. It may be necessary during a bargaining arrangement to agree to a compromise quickly to end a stalemate.

Interpersonal Skills

Effective negotiators have the interpersonal skills to maintain a good working relationship with those involved in the negotiation. Negotiators with patience and the ability to persuade others without using manipulation can maintain a positive atmosphere during a difficult negotiation.

Ethics and Reliability

Ethical standards and reliability in an effective negotiator promote a trusting environment for negotiations. Both sides in a negotiation must trust that the other party will follow through on promises and agreements. A negotiator must have the skills to execute on his promises after bargaining ends.

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