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BE 433: As a Rule of Thumb, Use This Vocabulary at Work!

2025/7/3
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Aubrey: 作为一名家长,我总结出了一条经验法则,那就是永远不要去闻放在地板上的衣服,因为我曾经尝试通过气味来判断衣服是否干净,但结果往往不如人意。现在,只要是放在地板上的衣服,我都会直接扔进洗衣机,即使它可能实际上是干净的,我也会再次清洗一遍,以确保万无一失。同样的道理,对于水槽里的抹布,我也不会去闻,因为我非常讨厌那种发霉的味道。所以,我会直接把用过的抹布扔进洗衣机,然后换一块新的。总之,避免不愉快的经历,直接采取最保险的做法,这就是我的经验。 Michelle: 在职场中,我们经常会遇到各种各样的不成文规定,这些规定并非明文写在公司的规章制度里,而是大家在日常工作中所遵循的习惯和准则。例如,一个好的经验法则是,无论参加什么场合,都要尽量提前到达,这不仅能让你有更充分的准备时间,也能给他人留下守时的好印象。此外,我还会告诫我的孩子们,尽量不要随意评价别人的外貌,因为每个人都有自己的特点和风格,我们应该尊重彼此的差异。在工作中,我们也要遵守一些不成文的规定,比如在起草合同之前,应该先等待客户的回复,以确保合同的内容符合客户的需求。总而言之,遵守这些经验法则和行为准则,有助于我们在职场中更好地与人相处,提高工作效率。

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This chapter explores the meaning and usage of the idiom "rule of thumb" in professional settings. It also introduces related expressions like "rule to live by" and "general guideline", highlighting their subtle differences and applications in workplace communication.
  • The idiom "rule of thumb" signifies a general principle based on experience and common sense.
  • Related expressions include "rule to live by" and "general guideline", each carrying a slightly different nuance.
  • These expressions are frequently shortened in everyday speech for conciseness.

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