Vocab Race
listening secretly
eavesdropping
We plan ____________after class.
to...
Around what fraction of US companies use some kind of surveillance methods on their employees?
2/3
He was the most ____________________ person I've ever met; he thought he should get anything he wanted without even trying.
entitled
Which generation came between the Silent Generation and Generation X?
the baby boomers
at random, without our choosing
will-nilly
We look forward to .....
gerund
Name 3 stereotypes of millennials that we heard in the interview
entitled, narcissistic, lazy, emotional, want to combine work and private life, etc.
In order to ______________ theft in the office, we've set up some cameras.
deter
Gerund or infinitive?
I regret (tell) you that your bank account is empty.
to tell
the act of monitoring someone
surveillance
I stopped ________ on my way to class this morning.
to...
Name 4 different generations
Gen Z, Millennials/Gen Y Gen X, Baby Boomers, Silent Generation, the Greatest Generation
The fact that my boss monitors us on camera and checks our emails makes me feel _______________ and disrespected.
demeaned
Gerund or infinitive?
I want to try (pass) the Korean proficiency exam, so I'm going to try (attend) a Korean meet up this quarter.
to pass, attending
lawful, reasonable
legitimate
A: I can't seem to remember to do my homework.
B: Why don't you try ____________?
gerund
Name 3 ways millennials might change the workplace, according to to the reading we did in class.
A different way to measure productivity, work life blend instead of balance, prioritizing relationships, empowering employees
sinister
Fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary:
Sometimes offices monitor their employees to check for sexual harassment or ___________ ___________.
racial slurs
protections
safeguards
Mom: Do you remember _________ to England when you were a child? I didn't remember__________ any photos of you while we were there.
Daugher: Yes, I do remember ______________ there!
going, to take, going
What does the Electronic Communications Privacy act say that employer can and cannot do?
Employers can monitor duration of, or prohibit private phone calls, but they can't eavesdrop on the private calls
In a suspicious work environment, it's difficult to maintain one's _________________ and sense of pride in the work.
dignity
Name one pro and one con of workplace surveillance, as we heard in class listenings
awv