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En este episodio verás que palabras tienen diferentes significados segun el pais hispanohablante

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Moekoの日本語ベラベラtimeEpi18: 恥の文化【Japanese Podcast: listening practice】


Mǎlì: 	Nǐhǎo, 	wǒ 	xiǎnɡ 	qǔqián. 
玛丽： 	你好， 	我 	想 	取钱。 
Gōnɡzuò 	rényuán: 	Nínhǎo. 	Qǐnɡ 	nín 	xiān 	náhào, 
工作 	人员A： 	您好。 	请 	您 	先 	拿号， 
zài 	qù 	nàbiɑn 	děnɡhòu. 
再 	去 	那边 	等候。 
（Wǔ 	fēnzhōnɡ 	hòu） 
（5 	分钟 	后） 
Mǎlì: 	Nǐhǎo, 	wǒ 	xiǎnɡ 	qǔ 	sānqiān 	yuán. 
玛丽： 	你好， 	我 	想 	取 	3000 	元。 
Gōnɡzuò 	rényuán: 	Qǐnɡ 	shūrù 	mìmǎ. 
工作 	人员B： 	请 	输入 	密码。 
（Mǎlì 	shūrù 	mìmǎ） 
（玛丽 	输入 	密码） 
Gōnɡzuò 	rényuán: 	Xiǎojiě, 	nín 	de 	mìmǎ 	bú 	duì. 
工作 	人员B： 	小姐， 	您 	的 	密码 	不 	对。 
Qǐnɡ 	zài 	shū 	yí 	biàn. 
请 	再 	输 	一 	遍。 
Mǎlì: 	Zhè 	zěnme 	kěnénɡ 	ne? 
玛丽： 	这 	怎么 	可能 	呢？ 
(Mǎlì 	zài 	shūrù 	mìmǎ) 
（玛丽 	再 	输入 	密码） 
Gōnɡzuò 	rényuán: 	Xiǎojiě, 	qǐnɡ 	zài 	yòu 	xià 
工作 	人员B： 	小姐， 	请 	在 	右 	下 
jiǎo 	qiānzì. 	Zhè 	shì 	sānqiān 	yuán. 
角 	签字。 	这 	是 	3000 	元。 
Mǎlì: 	Xièxie. 	Gānɡɡānɡ 	wǒ 	tài 	zháojí 	le. 
玛丽： 	谢谢。 	刚刚 	我 	太 	着急 	了。

日常用语

存取钱

Many leaders struggle to strike the balance between friendliness and firmness. One client, let's call her Sarah, excelled in collaboration but found her team didn't take her directives seriously. Her challenge? Assertive communication.

Over 12 weeks, we embarked on a journey to transform Sarah's communication style. Our bi-weekly coaching sessions (Mondays for planning, Fridays for review) provided structure and accountability. Here's how we achieved results:

Unveiling the Power of "I" Statements:  Instead of accusatory "you" statements ("You always miss deadlines!"), we practiced "I" statements ("I feel frustrated when deadlines are missed"). This shifted the focus to the impact on Sarah and the team, fostering collaboration.

Body Language Bootcamp:  Nonverbal cues speak volumes. We practiced confident posture, strong eye contact, and clear gestures. Standing tall while giving instructions and mirroring team members' positive body language fostered a sense of mutual respect.

The Art of the Pause:  Sarah often rushed through instructions, leaving room for confusion. We mastered the power of the pause. Strategic pauses after key points allowed information to sink in and empowered team members to ask clarifying questions.

Innovation in Role-Playing:  Traditional role-playing can feel awkward. We gamified the process, creating scenarios based on Sarah's real-life situations. This playful approach allowed Sarah to experiment with assertive language in a safe space, boosting her confidence.

Celebrating Small Wins:  Progress wasn't always linear. We celebrated even minor victories, like delivering a firm but respectful instruction. Acknowledging her achievements fueled Sarah's motivation and helped her stay on track.

The Result? Measurable Change: Within three months, Sarah's communication transformed. Team meetings became more focused, deadlines were met consistently, and her leadership presence flourished.

