Tuesday, May 10, 2011

e.g. eg. or eg = for example, for 
instance 
— abbreviation for
exempli gratia


i.e. = 
[Latin: that is (to say); in other words] 
— abbreviation for
id est

i.e. definition


An abbreviation for id est a Latin phrase meaning “that is.” Itindicates that an explanation or paraphrase is about to follow:“Many workers expect to put in a forty-hour week — i.e., to workeight hours a day.” ( Compare e.g.)

To have the floor = to be the center of attention, i.e. a speaker addressing an audience
Mr. Smith, you have the floor, sir. = It is your turn to speak, and everyone will listen to you.
Are you okay? = Have you been injured? Or are you ill?
Are you okay with that (situation)? = Is the aforementioned point something you are comfortable with? 
Generalized questions expect generalized answers.
Q: Do you like working with young people?
A: In general, no / yes.
Don't answer "Case by case," which is a very Konglish response anyway.
animated / active

What makes a good listener?
melodramatic type of person


World English Dictionary

histrionic or histrionical  (ˌhɪstrɪˈɒnɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
— adj
1.excessively dramatic, insincere, or artificial: histrionic gestures
2.rare  dramatic
— n
3.plural melodramatic displays of temperament
4.rare  ( plural, functioning as singular dramatics




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