F2F Class Notes (Mike)

Homework

Write a sentence with each of word we learned today.

Vocabulary

prioritize (v) – priority (n)
I have 3 ongoing tasks, I need to prioritize them before I take any actions.

unrealistic (adj.)
It is unrealistic to expect them to be able to solve the problem immediately.

keep up with (v) catch up
You are running too fast, I cannot keep up with you
My boss is in his 50s, sometimes he can not catch up with the latest trends.

manipulate (v) 操作,操纵
A clever politician knows how to manipulate his supporters
Do you know how to manipulate a computer?

be satisfied with 对… 满意
I am not satisfied with their services

escalate (v) 升级,上涨,恶化 – escalator 扶梯

warranted (adj.)正当的
The police’s use of force is ~in this case.

Pronunciation

psychological theory

Speaking exercise

How to deal with difficult people in the workplace?

I met the scenario many time
I was in this kind of scenario many times

They don’t want to feel they have been left out.

The way we treat each other