Mastering the Basics of Good Business Etiquette Flashcards

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Lack

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verb

To not have or not have enough of something

He lacks the basic skills to do the job.

We are lacking some staff members due to Omicron.

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Stem from …

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phrasal verb

To be caused by someone / something

Most of his health problems stem from his smoking habit.

Many believe global warming stems from carbon emissions.

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Misstep

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noun

A mistake

She made some small missteps in her job interview.

He was careful not to make any missteps.

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Take on a persona

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verbal phrase

To change the way you behave by pretending to be someone you are not

He was very nervous about their first date so he took on a confident persona, but it wasn’t successful.

Try not to take on a new persona when going to work.

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Subtle

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adjective

Something that does not attract attention and is therefor good / small but important

There is a subtle taste of wasabi on this sushi.

There is a subtle difference between some kanji in Japanese.

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Cautious

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adjective

Careful, slow, uncertain

He is usually very cautious when speaking to the CEO.

We should try a more cautious approach.

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“First Impressions stick”

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idiom

People will remember you based on the impression you made when they first met you

You should remember that first impressions stick when meeting someone for the first time.

Unfortunately first impressions stick.

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Nail (something)

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verb

To do something successfully

I nailed my interview!

She nailed her university entrance exam.

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Portray

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verb

To describe someone / something in a particular way

He portrayed his past in a very positive light.

The book portrayed Trump as an evil character.

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Arm

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verb

To provide someone / yourself with something needed to complete a task

She went into the meeting armed with all the information she needed.

I was armed with two bottles of wine for the party.

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