ANIMAL IDIOMDS
"butterflies in my stomach"
feeling nervous
An example of communication
sigh language
Talking
Writing
Step 3 in problem solving
Come up with solutions
Look for possible solutions
This much-loved children’s author had his first book rejected by 27 different publishers
Dr. Seuss
"in the dog house"
in trouble
A sign of good work ethics
reliable, dedicated, productive, cooperative and self-disciplined
Step 4 in problem solving
Make a decision and act
Pick your solution
He was fired by a newspaper editor because, “he lacked imagination and had no good ideas.”
Walt Disney
"it's raining cats and dogs"
It's raining very hard.
Going over and above what is expected of you
Initiative
Step 1 in problem solving
Identify the problem
Recognize that a problem exists
This director was rejected from film school three times
Steven Spielberg
"monkey around"
to play or waste time
One technique to use when stuck on a problem.
Brainstorming
Listing Pro and Cons
Trial and error
Step 5 in problem solving
Evaluate the outcome of your decision
Implement your solution and reflect.
This athlete was cut from his high school basketball team
Michael Jordan
"let the cat out of the bag"
to tell a secret
Important first step when meeting a potential employer
Firm hand shake
Hand shake
Step 2 in problem solving
Identify the problem
Analyze the problem
Famous writer of the book" Carrie" who was rejected by publishers 32 times
Stephen King