8 Bad Habits Bosses Hate the Most

8 Bad Habits Bosses Hate the Most It’s easy to get into bad patterns. But the good news is, it’s possible to break out of them! Whether you’re new to the workforce or you just want to make sure you’ve got your ducks in a row, it never hurts to think through the habits bosses find most annoying or repellent and make sure you’re not guilty of any of these professional faux pas. 1. Too Much/Too Little InitiativeIt’s important to show initiative. You should never be sitting around at your desk idly waiting for someone to tell you what to do. Show you love your job by finding productive and helpful things to do! But, on the other hand, don’t overdue it. There’s going the extra mile and then there’s going overboard. Aim for enthusiastic and thorough, not inefficient and excessive.2. Making ExcusesFirst of all, try not to do anything that would require an excuse in the first place. Get your work done. Get to work on time. And if you can’t get there in the time you have, don’t try to pawn off the responsibility. Just fix it. Stay honest and take responsibility for your part in everything. Okay, so maybe you did have a flat tire. Resist the temptation to embellish or to elicit sympathy. Just get back to work.3. WhiningThis includes moaning, moping, and complaining. In today’s economic climate, you’re lucky to have a job. Everybody hates staying late and having to sacrifice family time for work functions- even your boss. You’re all in it together. So save the grumbling and try to find ways to make it work instead.4. Asking Too Many QuestionsIt’s okay- good even- to ask questions when you need something clarified. It’s another thing entirely to ask redundant questions, or questions you could have found answers to on your own. If you can’t keep up intellectually, your boss will notice. Don’t hassle your boss or waste her time.5. Sloppy EmailsJust because some of your coworkers are e xtremely casual in their emailing habits doesn’t mean you should be too. Make sure to use complete sentences and to proofread. And for the love of all things holy, don’t reply all every time. Save that move for when it’s absolutely necessary.6. Taking AdvantageYour boss gives you a little leeway about clock-in times or coffee breaks- don’t take advantage of this and abuse the privilege. Your boss is super informal- don’t take advantage of this and become disrespectful. If your boss gives you an inch, be grateful. Don’t try to squeak out a foot, or worse, a mile.7. NegativityEspecially if your negativity means you badmouth the company- a fireable offense! But the same goes for being super rigid about what your job parameters are. Or being the one who’s always contrary and always saying no and shooting down others’ ideas.8. PolitickingTry not to get caught up in the politics and drama of office controversies. And definitely absta in from gossip. Nobody likes a coworker who is constantly pushing for better position and maneuvering behind their colleagues’ backs.

The Significance of Fish in Chinese Language

The Significance of Fish in Chinese Language Learning the word for fish in Chinese can be a highly useful skill. From ordering seafood at a restaurant to understanding why there are so many fish themed decorations during Chinese New Years, knowing how to say fish in Chinese is both practical and an insight into cultural values. Deconstructing the Chinese word for fish includes learning about pronunciation and its evolution from pictograph to a simplified character. The Chinese Character for Fish   The Chinese character for  fish,  written in the traditional form, is é ­Å¡.  The simplified form is  Ã© ± ¼. Regardless of what form it is written in, the word for fish in Chinese is pronounced like you. Compared to English, the Chinese yà º has a shorter, more relaxed ending, dropping the exaggerated w sound that rounds out the big, full vowel in you. Evolution of the Chinese Character for Fish The traditional form of the Chinese character for fish evolved from an ancient pictograph. In its earliest form,  the word for fish clearly showed the fins, eyes, and scales of a fish. The current traditional form incorporates the four strokes of the fire radical, which looks like this (ç  ¬).Perhaps this addition suggests that fish is most useful to human beings when it is cooked.   Radical This character is also a traditional radical, meaning that the primary graphical component of the character is used as a building block in other, more complex Chinese characters. Radicals, also sometimes called classifiers, ultimately become a shared graphical component for several characters. Thus, the Chinese dictionary is often organized by radical. Many complex characters share the radical that derives from fish. Surprisingly, a lot of them are not related to fish or seafood at all. Here are some of the most common examples of Chinese characters with a fish radical. Traditional Characters Simplified Characters Pinyin English å… «Ã¥ ¸ ¶Ã© ­Å¡ å… «Ã¥ ¸ ¦Ã© ± ¼ bÄ  di yà º octopus é ®â€˜Ã© ­Å¡ é ² Ã© ± ¼ bo yà º abalone æ â€¢Ã© ­Å¡ æ â€¢Ã© ± ¼ bÇ” yà º to catch fish ç‚’é ­ ·Ã© ­Å¡ ç‚’é ± ¿Ã© ± ¼ chÇŽo yà ³u yà º to be fired é‡ £Ã© ­Å¡ é’“é ± ¼ dio yà º to go fishing é ± ·Ã© ­Å¡ é ³â€žÃ© ± ¼ à ¨ yà º alligator; crocodile é ® ­Ã© ­Å¡ é ® ­Ã© ± ¼ guÄ « yà º salmon 金é ­Å¡ 金é ± ¼ jÄ «n yà º goldfish é ¯ ¨Ã© ­Å¡ é ² ¸Ã© ± ¼ jÄ «ng yà º whale é ¯Å Ã© ­Å¡ é ² ¨Ã© ± ¼ shÄ  yà º shark é ­Å¡Ã¥ ¤ « é ± ¼Ã¥ ¤ « yà º fÃ… « fisherman é ­Å¡Ã§ « ¿ é ± ¼Ã§ « ¿ yà º gÄ n fishing rod é ­Å¡Ã§ ¶ ² é ± ¼Ã§ ½â€˜ yà º wÇŽng fishing net é ­ ¦ é ­ ¦ shÄ  shark family(including rays and skates) é ­ ¨ é ­ ¨ tà ºn leatherfish é ®Å¡ é ²â€™ jià © oyster é ®Å¾ é ²â€¢ à ©r caviar; roe/fish eggs é ¯  é ²   gÄ›ng blunt; fish bones; unyielding é ¯â€" é ² ­ qÄ «ng mackerel; mullet é ¯ ¨ é ² ¸ jÄ «ng whale é ±Å¸ é ²Å½ hà ²u king crab Cultural Importance of Fish in China The pronunciation of fish in Chinese, yà º,  is a homophone for â€Å"affluence† or â€Å"abundance. This phonetic similarity has led to fish becoming a symbol of  abundance and prosperity in Chinese culture. As such, fish are a common symbol in Chinese art and literature, and they are particularly important in Chinese mythology.   For instance, Asian carp (as they are known in the U.S.), are the subject of many Chinese lyrics and stories. The character for this creature is é ² ¤ é ± ¼, pronounced lÇ  yà º. Pictures and depictions of fish are also a common decoration for Chinese New Year. Fish in Chinese Mythology One of the most interesting Chinese myths about fish is the idea that a carp that climbs the waterfall on the Yellow River (known as the Dragon Gate) transforms into a dragon. The dragon is another important symbol in Chinese culture. In reality, each spring, carp gather in great numbers in the pool at the base of the waterfall, but very few actually make the climb. It has become a common saying in China that a student facing examinations is like a carp attempting to leap the Dragon Gate. The dragon/carp relationship is referenced in popular culture in other countries through the Pokà ©mon Magikarp and Gyarados.