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Hong Kong

This story uses words from '4000 most common English words'

Zara is dragging Bobby into the market. He is like a stubborn little boy. Her eyes are beaming with enthusiasm and his are downcast with despair. 

The market is out of this world! There are countless numbers of things Zara has never seen before. 

As the two friends walk down the street, Zara points at everything in amazement while Bobby  dismisses them as boring and ordinary. 

Arriving at a food stall, Zara wants to experience everything. “And what are these fragrant things?” 

“Those are herbs…” 

“And this spicy thing?”

“Garlic… umm, where are you from?” 

“And what about this? It looks like the roots of a plant!” 

“That’s ginger, and, yes, they are the roots. Are you from outside of China?”

Zara is overwhelmed with positive emotion and disregards Bobby’s questions. 

The two friends arrive at an animal stall. It has horses, cows, chickens and pigs for sale. Zara touches all the animals, smelling and patting them. “These creatures are beautiful!” 

But Bobby doesn’t get it. He’s never met someone so strange in his life. He’s actually starting to feel irritated by Zara’s joy.

“Look, I have to get going soon… You know, my important task. So, is there anything I can do for you?” 

Zara stuffs a sugar-coated figurine into Bobby’s mouth. “Try this!” 

Bobby reluctantly chews and a little smile appears on his face. But then it disappears and he looks annoyed.

Zara runs off down the street, touching all the lovely silks and picking up all the metal tools. 

Bobby thinks, who does she think she is?

Being a Cloud

Zara the Mayfly

あなたはミニマリスト？マキシマリスト？

Are you a Minimalist or a Maximalist?

당신은 미니멀리스트인가요? 맥시멀리스트인가요?



NANAのにほんごpodcast 

【Japanese Podcast#15】あなたはミニマリスト？マキシマリスト？｜Are you a Minimalist or a Maximalist?

In this episode, we’ll explore an increasingly important topic in the workplace and during the interview process: emotional intelligence. Specifically, we’ll be looking at how to demonstrate strong emotional intelligence in an interview. 

Why do employers want employees that can manage their emotions? People with strong emotional intelligence can:

Coach and motivate others
Resolve conflicts
Build collaborative teams built on trust
Be resilient when others criticize their work or ideas
Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to learn how you can demonstrate your emotional intelligence in every interaction in an interview--from how you greet your interviewer at the start of an interview to the stories you tell.

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Episode originally published August 24, 2021

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/emotional-intelligence-is/

Join the Express to Impress community on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/express-to-impress/.

See infographics for this episode on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/_created/.

Links Included in Episode: 

To sign up for my free five-step job interview preparation checklist, visit express-to-impress.com.

Listen to the Express to Impress Podcast Episodes mentioned in this episode:

8 Takeaways About US Business Culture: Erin Meyer's The Culture Map
https://www.express-to-impress.com/the-culture-map/
 
How to Uncover the Culture of a Company
https://www.express-to-impress.com/culture-of-a-company/

How to Give Effective Presentations That Don’t Bore Your Audience 
https://www.express-to-impress.com/give-a-presentation/

How to be confident in an interview
https://www.express-to-impress.com/be-confident/

Check out Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman.

Express to Impress

How to Demonstrate Strong Emotional Intelligence in an Interview

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Welcome to The Real English Conversations Podcast! In this episode, we'll explore the art of small talk in English.

Small talk is a casual conversation that helps us connect with others. Join us as we provide tips and phrases for engaging in enjoyable small talk.

We'll cover common topics like weather, hobbies, and current events. You'll learn how to start conversations, keep them going, and polite ways to end them.

Whether you want to improve your conversational skills or feel more comfortable in social situations, this episode will give you the tools for effortless small talk in English.

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CHISTES MEXICANOS

bailamos.

If you put something off, you postpone it, or delay it until a later time. For instance, "let's put the meeting off until next week".