Workplace Vocab
What do you call the paper that says when you will be working?
A) Training
B) Salary
C) Schedule
Schedule
He excepted the invitation to the party.
He accepted the invitation to the party.
What is the Aussie term for a Barbecue? And what is the American abbreviation?
Barbie
BBQ
Define what a New Years Resolution is and give an example
A goal that you want to achieve
What does FOMO stand for?
Fear Of Missing Out
Which term describes the action of being dismissed from a job?
A) Collboration
B) Fired
C) Training
Fired
The team plays good together, but they still losed.
The team plays well together, but they still lost.
Ghosted- US, UK, or Aussie?
This girl just *ghosted* me out of nowhere I don´t know what I did.
US
What do Native American´s call Thanksgiving?
The Day of Mourning
Explain what it means to ¨cut corners¨
Doing the job fast and not correctly
Which term refers to a fixed regular payment for work done?
A) Report
B) Feedback
C) Salary
Salary
On our date, he paid for all of the foods and hold the door open for me. He is very nice, and I cannot wait to seen him again. (3)
On our date, he paid for all of the food and held the door open for me. He is very nice, and I cannot wait to see him again.
The popular hunting tool the *Boomerang* was invented in US, UK, or AU?
AU
Eostre otherwise known as Easter is the Goddess of what?
Spring
This describes someone who is so focused on what is in front of them that they are completely unaware of their surroundings
In the Zone
Which term refers to extra time worked beyond regular working hours?
A) Overtime
B) Feedback
C) Deadline
Overtime
Me and her seen the movie last night, but we was disappointed because it's ending was abrupt and it leave many unanswered questions. (5)
She and I saw the movie last night, but we were disappointed because its ending was abrupt and it left many unanswered questions.
What does the idiom ¨to talk in riddles¨mean and is it US, UK, or AU?
To speak in a way that is difficult to understand (UK)
Name three St. Patrick´s day traditions in the U.S.
Wear green, St.Pat´s Parade, eat green eggs and ham, drink green beer, Chicago river, etc
Define Quirky and use it in a sentence
A characteristic that makes something or someone special
What is the term for a person who works independently for different companies rather than being employed by one company?
A) Manager
B) Freelancer
C) Project
Freelancer
In poker, players bet in the value of there hand based in card combinations. Each player received cards, and betting are placed. Players can fold, match, or raised bets. The bestest hands wins the pot. (8)
In poker, players bet on the value of their hand based on card combinations. Each player receives cards, and bets are placed. Players can fold, match, or raise bets. The best hand wins the pot.
UK/ AU- Biscuit is a sweet baked good
US- Soft fluffy bread roll
What was the Salem Witch Trials?
False accusations that led to executions of suspected witches in Salem.
What is the idiom for joining or supporting something that has become popular or successful.
a. Riding the wave
b. Jumping on the bandwagon
c. Following the herd
Jumping on the bandwagon