Idioms
To answer nature's call means to
Use the washroom
Howdy? Is a common statement when used to....
Greet someone
Giving someone a thumbs-up means
To approve of something or to say something is good
Winter sports in Vancouver
Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, tobogganing, tubing, hockey and more!
Why is conversation in the workplace important?
It shows you can get along with your colleagues
It shows you can have strong relationships with colleagues
Shows interest in co-workers
Shows you’re able to make small talk
See eye to eye
To agree with somebody
"What are you reading?" is a good...
Conversation starter
Taking up a hobby that will help you learn more about Canada is a good way to help you cope with
Culture shock
What must you do in order to go camping?
Chose a date, find a campsite, reserve a campsite, pack and go!
Acceptable conversation topics for the workplace could be....
Weather, traffic, weekend plans, vacations!
To light a fire under someone means to
Make them start doing something
"I gotta jet" is an example of what type of parting statement?
Covert/ Informal
The most appropriate way to greet someone for the first time (before COVID-19) is to
Shake their hand
People visit this place to walk along the ocean, go for bike rides, watch outdoor movies, boat and hang out at the beach.
Stanley Park
TRUE OR FALSE:
Your job is not protected if you take a leave of absence
Word of mouth
Something is given or done by people talking about something or telling people about something.
We use these parting statements in...
(Goodbye, Bye, Farewell, See you later / See you again soon, I’ve got to get going, It was nice talking to you)
Workplace, formal or social gatherings of acquaintances
Overt parting statements (formal)
Facial expressions, Hand gestures, Eye movement, Physical touch and physical space are all examples of.
Types of non-verbal communication
Attractions you can visit for under 10$
Bloedel Conservatory, Vandusen Botanical Garden and Central City Fun Park
What is not a statutory holiday in British Columbia?
Christmas Eve
Ballpark number
An estimate of what something might amount to numerically when a more accurate number is assessed
Slang to ask someone to go somewhere
Are you up for....? Are you down for...? Do you want to hit up....?
Culture Shock contains 5 stages what are they?
Honeymoon
Hostility and irritability
Gradual adjustment
Adaptation
Re-entry travel shock
A place in North Vancouver where you cross a river above the ground.
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Overtime is paid when you work.....
Over 8 hours in a day, over 40 hours in one week, or when you have less than 8 hours in between shifts.