VIP Class Notes (Nicholas)

Write one paragraph, and try to kindly convince someone who leads an unhealthy lifestyle, to consider a healthier lifestyle. What are some of the easiest steps so that I don’t get discouraged.

Vocabulary

“Forgive me if I’m not being specific enough.”

“Forgive me if my words aren’t precise.”

**GENERAL THINGS TO WRITE**

“Jessie, I was thinking about you recently…”

“Jessie, I saw this in _______, and thought of you.”

**PROMOTIONS**

“Hey Jessie — heard you got [landed] a promotion — just wanted to say congrats!”

“Jessie — I heard recently that you were promoted, you must be so proud, congratulations.”

**PROMOTION IN SENIOR LEADERSHIP**

“Jessie, I want to wish you luck in your new position.”

“Armie, I heard recently that you were selected for the management position. Just wanted to wish you well, and congratulate you. They made an excellent choice. If I can be a resource for you in anyway in the future, don’t hesitate to ask.”

**WISH MY BOSS HAPPY BIRTHDAY**

“Wishing you a happy birthday. I hope this new year is full of health and success.”

(Consider passing along a handwritten note — or a thoughtful ((doesn’t have to be expensive)) gift.)

**RETURNING FROM A HOLIDAY**

“Hello everyone:I hope you all had an enjoyable, warm holiday with you families”

“I hope everyone enjoyed their time away from work spending time with your loved ones.”

“…as we look forward to a new year.”

**SENDING PEOPLE OFF FOR HOLIDAY**

“I wish you all the best as you spend time with your families during the holiday.”

“As we welcome a new year, I hope you take the time to spend time with your loved ones and cherish your time together.”

“CNY (Holiday) are great times to rest and reflect on what’s truly important — our families, our values. Enjoy your time off. Sincerely, Jessie”

**SYMPTOMS**

I’m sorry I’m a bit ill and lost my appetite.

I’m sorry, I’m feeling sick and can’t eat.

I’m feeling sick and have a sensitive stomach.

I’m sick and my stomach is very sensitive — I have to be careful with what I eat.

I can’t use that product — I have sensitive skin. 

It makes my skin itch.

It makes my skin very sensitive.

Makes me super itchy.

My skin is enflamed. 

My skin has a minor irritation / My skin is irritated.

**POLLUTION**

The pollution is bothering me.

The air quality is making my nose feel very dry.

I’m sorry, the pollution is bothering my sinuses.

My nasal passage is blocked.

My nasal passage is irritated.

I have a bloody nose.

Allergy-like symptoms.

Being sensitive to air pollution.

Vocabulary

hungover / the sickness you feel the next morning after you drank too much.

e.g. I went to KTV last night — super hungover today. (informal)

e.g. I went to KTV last night — I’m super hungover today. (more formal)

irritating/ irritation / to irritate / to bother someone or something

e.g. My skin rash is really irritating.

health and wellness

e.g. People should lead active lifestyles.

e.g. If you want to lead an active lifestyle.

e.g. For me, my personal well-being is important.

e.g. My wellness.

e.g. My personal fitness and well-being.

e.g. I am very focused on health and wellness.

Grammar

what they feels directly / what they feel directly