4. How to Enjoy Your Job
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Greetings and welcome.
I’m so glad you’re here today.
Here ’s some advice.
Cherish your job.
Appreciate it like a gift.
It ’s your bread and butter.
It ’s your opportunity to shine.
Here ’s how to enjoy your “9 to 5”.
First, master your job.
Be fully qualified.
Be an expert at every task.
Try to increase your efficiency.
Try to do more every day.
Always push yourself to improve.
Strive for perfection.
Strive to be the best.
Your sense of achievement will soar.
Second, have faith in your job.
Believe in what you’re doing.
Believe it’s valuable and important.
View your job as a duty.
View your work as your mission.
Be assured it’s a worthy cause.
Know you’re being productive.
Know you’re benefiting others.
That brings job satisfaction.
Third, like what you’re doing.
Be in love with your job.
Be convinced it’s a terrific position.
Focus on the advantages.
Focus on the positive aspects.
Take pride in your ability and effort.
Thrive on the accomplishments.
Thrive on your achievements.
Thrive on feeling good.
Fourth, make it fun every day.
Make it like playing a game.
Maintain a healthy sense of humor.
Always look on the bright side.
Try joking with colleagues.
Try asking yourself funny questions.
Ask yourself: why do I have to work?
Dear God, please save me!
Please help me win the lottery!
Finally, realize your job is a privilege.
Be grateful you have one.
Be thankful you’re not unemployed.
Remember to master your job.
Make it fun and have faith.
Make every task you undertake a piece of cake.
The secret is not in doing what you like.
The secret is in liking what you do.
God bless you and enjoy your job.
5. Learn How to Say No
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I’d like to welcome everyone.
I’m here to teach you how to say no.
I used to be a “yes person”.
I thought it was impolite to say no.
I was a chronic “people-pleaser ”. I finally came to my senses. (realize; understand)
I found the courage to be honest!
Let me tell you now what I learned.
First, you must face reality.
You can’t say yes to every request.
You must realize it’s impossible.
You can’t be everywhere at once.
You can’t do everything all the time.
You ’ll fail or go crazy.
You can’t do too much.
You can’t bite off more than you can chew! („beyond your ability) Sometimes you have to say no!
Second, just tell the truth.
Just be totally honest.
The truth will set you free.
Always tell it like it is.
Nobody is perfect.
Nobody can please everyone every day.
Show courage and character.
Show wisdom and maturity.
Don ’t be afraid to say no.
Third, just refuse politely.
Just communicate clearly.
Be sincere and sympathetic.
Just look the person in the eye.
Just slowly shake your head.
Say, “I’d like to say yes but I can’t. ”
A true friend will understand.
A kind person can handle it OK.
Only a selfish few will get upset.
Fourth, don’t feel guilty.
Don ’t beat yourself up. (reproach)
Don ’t let saying no upset you.
You ’re doing the right thing.
You ’re doing the smart thing.
You ’re saving yourself lots of trouble.
Sometimes you have to do it.
Sometimes you have no choice.
Refusing favors is part of life.
In conclusion, just do it!
Just practice sating no.
Memorize the following rejections.
I’m so sorry.
I have to say no.
I have no time today.
Now, I have to go.
Now, I must say no.
Sorry, no more for today.
(Thank you)
6. How to Lose Weight
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Thank you for being here.
My topic is “How to lose weight.”
So many of us are overweight.
So few know how to slim down.
Let me share some strategies that work!
Forget so-called experts and crazy methods. Forget miracle pills, gadgets and gimmicks. (tricks)
Listen carefully and I’ll set you straight. (correct„)
To lose weight you must start in your mind.
You must make a decision to change.
You must dig deep down and decide you’ll do it.
Be very determined to work hard .
Be disciplined enough to commit.
You must promise yourself not to quit.
Write down the reasons you want to lose weight.
Write down the goals you want to achieve.
Truly convince yourself that you have the power to change.
We all know that dieting is the answer.
We know we are what we eat.
To lose weight we must alter our diet.
Eat a low-fat, well-balanced diet.
Eat lots of lean meat, fruit and raw vegetables.
Most importantly, drink eight large glasses of water every day. Also, downsize your portions.
Never snack late at night.
Never skip meals or starve yourself!
Also, you must exercise to lose weight.
Exercise goes hand in hand with dieting.
Exercise builds muscle that burns off calories and fat.
Work out five times a week for thirty minutes.
Work out intensively with interval training.
Work out in the morning on an empty stomach for the best results. Do aerobics, like speed walking on one day.
Do anaerobics, like weight lifting, the next.
Remember, don’t eat anything for an hour afterwards.
It is important to remember to be patient.
It takes time to lose weight.
It ’s not a race but a process of growth.
Focus on progress, not perfection.
Focus on quality, not quantity. Try to be consistent and stay on track.(keep on„ in the right way) Don ’t let friends or family distract you.
Don ’t listening to well-intentioned but incorrect advice. Just follow my plan to succeed.
Finally, remember you’re not just temporarily losing weight. You ’re creating a healthy new lifestyle.
You ’re creating healthy habits for life.
You ’re also lowering cholesterol. (胆固醇)
You ’re reducing risks of disease.
You ’re gaining confidence as you add years to your life.
Now, go lose weight and feel great!
Thank you all for listening.
God bless you and have a good day.
7. How to Be Popular
Welcome and hello.
It ’s great to have you here.
Let me tell you how to be popular.
We all want to be liked and admired.
We all want to be surrounded by friends.
Here ’s how to achieve that goal.
Just be yourself.
Act the way you want to be treated.
Popularity will come your way
First, improve your appearance.
Start exercising daily.
Start eating responsibly.
Being healthy feels great.
Being healthy gives you confidence.
Being in shape attracts people to you.
Be neat and well-dressed.
Be clean and well-groomed.
Your appearance says a lot about you.
Then, smile like crazy.
A smile works like magic.
A smile opens doors and wins friends.
A smile says “I like you.”
“I ’m so glad to see you.”
“You really make my day.” (make me happy„)
A smile cheers people up.
A smile warms up a heart.
It ’s like sunshine on a cloudy day.
Next, put others first.
Put yourself in their shoes.
Place their interests before your own.
Become a great listener.
Ask wonderful questions.
Encourage people to talk.
Become a people person.
Enjoy making others feel important.
Enjoy cheering them up when they’re down.
In addition, be sincere.
Always compliment.
Show your respect.
Never gossip.
Never judge other people.
Focus on improving yourself.
Don ’t forget to be generous.
You must “live to give.”
You must also give to “really live.”
In conclusion, let go of your ego.
Let kindness be your guide.
You ’ll be popular in no time.
Don ’t be phony.
It will backfire on you.
It ’s more important to be true.
Thanks for your attention.
Now, go have a great day.
Go out and enjoy being popular!
4. How to Enjoy Your Job
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Greetings and welcome.
I’m so glad you’re here today.
Here ’s some advice.
Cherish your job.
Appreciate it like a gift.
It ’s your bread and butter.
It ’s your opportunity to shine.
Here ’s how to enjoy your “9 to 5”.
First, master your job.
Be fully qualified.
Be an expert at every task.
Try to increase your efficiency.
Try to do more every day.
Always push yourself to improve.
Strive for perfection.
Strive to be the best.
Your sense of achievement will soar.
Second, have faith in your job.
Believe in what you’re doing.
Believe it’s valuable and important.
View your job as a duty.
View your work as your mission.
Be assured it’s a worthy cause.
Know you’re being productive.
Know you’re benefiting others.
That brings job satisfaction.
Third, like what you’re doing.
Be in love with your job.
Be convinced it’s a terrific position.
Focus on the advantages.
Focus on the positive aspects.
Take pride in your ability and effort.
Thrive on the accomplishments.
Thrive on your achievements.
Thrive on feeling good.
Fourth, make it fun every day.
Make it like playing a game.
Maintain a healthy sense of humor.
Always look on the bright side.
Try joking with colleagues.
Try asking yourself funny questions.
Ask yourself: why do I have to work?
Dear God, please save me!
Please help me win the lottery!
Finally, realize your job is a privilege.
Be grateful you have one.
Be thankful you’re not unemployed.
Remember to master your job.
Make it fun and have faith.
Make every task you undertake a piece of cake.
The secret is not in doing what you like.
The secret is in liking what you do.
God bless you and enjoy your job.
5. Learn How to Say No
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I’d like to welcome everyone.
I’m here to teach you how to say no.
I used to be a “yes person”.
I thought it was impolite to say no.
I was a chronic “people-pleaser ”. I finally came to my senses. (realize; understand)
I found the courage to be honest!
Let me tell you now what I learned.
First, you must face reality.
You can’t say yes to every request.
You must realize it’s impossible.
You can’t be everywhere at once.
You can’t do everything all the time.
You ’ll fail or go crazy.
You can’t do too much.
You can’t bite off more than you can chew! („beyond your ability) Sometimes you have to say no!
Second, just tell the truth.
Just be totally honest.
The truth will set you free.
Always tell it like it is.
Nobody is perfect.
Nobody can please everyone every day.
Show courage and character.
Show wisdom and maturity.
Don ’t be afraid to say no.
Third, just refuse politely.
Just communicate clearly.
Be sincere and sympathetic.
Just look the person in the eye.
Just slowly shake your head.
Say, “I’d like to say yes but I can’t. ”
A true friend will understand.
A kind person can handle it OK.
Only a selfish few will get upset.
Fourth, don’t feel guilty.
Don ’t beat yourself up. (reproach)
Don ’t let saying no upset you.
You ’re doing the right thing.
You ’re doing the smart thing.
You ’re saving yourself lots of trouble.
Sometimes you have to do it.
Sometimes you have no choice.
Refusing favors is part of life.
In conclusion, just do it!
Just practice sating no.
Memorize the following rejections.
I’m so sorry.
I have to say no.
I have no time today.
Now, I have to go.
Now, I must say no.
Sorry, no more for today.
(Thank you)
6. How to Lose Weight
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Thank you for being here.
My topic is “How to lose weight.”
So many of us are overweight.
So few know how to slim down.
Let me share some strategies that work!
Forget so-called experts and crazy methods. Forget miracle pills, gadgets and gimmicks. (tricks)
Listen carefully and I’ll set you straight. (correct„)
To lose weight you must start in your mind.
You must make a decision to change.
You must dig deep down and decide you’ll do it.
Be very determined to work hard .
Be disciplined enough to commit.
You must promise yourself not to quit.
Write down the reasons you want to lose weight.
Write down the goals you want to achieve.
Truly convince yourself that you have the power to change.
We all know that dieting is the answer.
We know we are what we eat.
To lose weight we must alter our diet.
Eat a low-fat, well-balanced diet.
Eat lots of lean meat, fruit and raw vegetables.
Most importantly, drink eight large glasses of water every day. Also, downsize your portions.
Never snack late at night.
Never skip meals or starve yourself!
Also, you must exercise to lose weight.
Exercise goes hand in hand with dieting.
Exercise builds muscle that burns off calories and fat.
Work out five times a week for thirty minutes.
Work out intensively with interval training.
Work out in the morning on an empty stomach for the best results. Do aerobics, like speed walking on one day.
Do anaerobics, like weight lifting, the next.
Remember, don’t eat anything for an hour afterwards.
It is important to remember to be patient.
It takes time to lose weight.
It ’s not a race but a process of growth.
Focus on progress, not perfection.
Focus on quality, not quantity. Try to be consistent and stay on track.(keep on„ in the right way) Don ’t let friends or family distract you.
Don ’t listening to well-intentioned but incorrect advice. Just follow my plan to succeed.
Finally, remember you’re not just temporarily losing weight. You ’re creating a healthy new lifestyle.
You ’re creating healthy habits for life.
You ’re also lowering cholesterol. (胆固醇)
You ’re reducing risks of disease.
You ’re gaining confidence as you add years to your life.
Now, go lose weight and feel great!
Thank you all for listening.
God bless you and have a good day.
7. How to Be Popular
Welcome and hello.
It ’s great to have you here.
Let me tell you how to be popular.
We all want to be liked and admired.
We all want to be surrounded by friends.
Here ’s how to achieve that goal.
Just be yourself.
Act the way you want to be treated.
Popularity will come your way
First, improve your appearance.
Start exercising daily.
Start eating responsibly.
Being healthy feels great.
Being healthy gives you confidence.
Being in shape attracts people to you.
Be neat and well-dressed.
Be clean and well-groomed.
Your appearance says a lot about you.
Then, smile like crazy.
A smile works like magic.
A smile opens doors and wins friends.
A smile says “I like you.”
“I ’m so glad to see you.”
“You really make my day.” (make me happy„)
A smile cheers people up.
A smile warms up a heart.
It ’s like sunshine on a cloudy day.
Next, put others first.
Put yourself in their shoes.
Place their interests before your own.
Become a great listener.
Ask wonderful questions.
Encourage people to talk.
Become a people person.
Enjoy making others feel important.
Enjoy cheering them up when they’re down.
In addition, be sincere.
Always compliment.
Show your respect.
Never gossip.
Never judge other people.
Focus on improving yourself.
Don ’t forget to be generous.
You must “live to give.”
You must also give to “really live.”
In conclusion, let go of your ego.
Let kindness be your guide.
You ’ll be popular in no time.
Don ’t be phony.
It will backfire on you.
It ’s more important to be true.
Thanks for your attention.
Now, go have a great day.
Go out and enjoy being popular!