A Pat on the Back
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There are many American expressions that use parts of the body. These include the eyes, ears, nose, mouth and even the heart. Today we will tell you some expressions that use other body parts - the back, shoulders and chest.
When I am facing a lot of pressure at work, my back and neck will start to hurt. Sometimes, this tension is the result of too much work. I have too many things to do because my supervisor is 
all the time. In other words, my employer is always telling me to do things.
Sometimes, I want to tell my employer to ! I want her to stop criticizing me and making too many demands on my time. I can not say this, however. I would never and refuse to help when there is a need. If I did refuse to help, my supervisor might say bad things about me . She might criticize me when I am not present. This would surely be a . It is never kind to unfairly harm or say bad things about other people.
Sometimes, when I am very productive in my job, my employer gives me a . She praises my work. She might even say . This means she will do something for me, if I do something helpful for her in exchange. Such an offer usually comes . My supervisor has a very direct, open and honest way of speaking.
I know that my employer carries a lot . She is responsible for many things at the office. And because she is so important, she sometimes gets to with the top officials. She gets to spend time with some very important people.
I believe the top official values my supervisor. He never gives her the . He is never unfriendly to her. He always treats her like she is an important part of the organization.
I also value my supervisor. In fact, I think she is very effective in her job. Of course, I could yell my opinion , or as loudly as I possibly could. It might even feel good to get my emotions . It is always helpful to tell people how you feel so that your emotions do not trouble you.
But it is not necessary for me to praise my supervisor. Most of my co-workers feel the exact same way about her. So, I think I will just . I will keep silent because talking or repeating myself will not do any good.
About the author
Mark McCracken
Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English".
Copyright © 2010 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved.
all the time. In other words, my employer is always telling me to do things. ! I want her to stop criticizing me and making too many demands on my time. I can not say this, however. I would never and refuse to help when there is a need. If I did refuse to help, my supervisor might say bad things about me . She might criticize me when I am not present. This would surely be a . It is never kind to unfairly harm or say bad things about other people. . She praises my work. She might even say . This means she will do something for me, if I do something helpful for her in exchange. Such an offer usually comes . My supervisor has a very direct, open and honest way of speaking. . She is responsible for many things at the office. And because she is so important, she sometimes gets to with the top officials. She gets to spend time with some very important people. . He is never unfriendly to her. He always treats her like she is an important part of the organization. , or as loudly as I possibly could. It might even feel good to get my emotions . It is always helpful to tell people how you feel so that your emotions do not trouble you.. I will keep silent because talking or repeating myself will not do any good. About the author
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| Mark McCrackenAuthor: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English".
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