Are the only ones who love St Valentine's Day the companies that profit from it? It appears that the way to a person's heart is through the online sales.

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The Social Evolutionary

Happy Singles' Day???

端午节 duān wǔ jié：Duan Wu Festival
重要的 zhòng yào de：important
传统 chuán tǒng：traditional
最初 zuì chū：initial;first;original
古代 gǔ dài：ancient
老百姓 lǎo bǎi xìng：civilian;common people
祛病防疫 qū bìng fáng yì：curing diseases；epidemic prevention
传说 chuán shuō：legend
战国时期 zhàn guó shí qī：The Warring States Period of early Chinese history
屈原 qū yuán：Qu Yuan was minister of the State of Chu and one of China's earliest poets.
汨罗江 mì luó jiāng：the name of a river in the northern part of Hunan Province, southern China
纪念 jì niàn：mark;in honour of;in commemoration of
习俗 xí sú：custom
赛龙舟 sài lóng zhōu：Loong Boat Racing
粽子 zòng zi：Dumpling made of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves
雄黄酒 xióng huáng jiǔ：realgar wine
艾叶 ài yè：A fragrant plant（Artemisia argyi）
香囊 xiāng náng：sachet; Bags containing various spices.
五彩线 wǔ cǎi xiàn：Multicolored thread
祈福消灾qí fú xiāo zāi：praying good fortune and ending disaster

“龙”年中国话（“ lóng ” nián zhōng guó huà）

端午节[duān wǔ jié]~Duan Wu Festival

In this episode, we’ll explore the difference between 收到 (shōudào) and 接受 (jiēshòu)! At first glance, they might both translate to “receive” or “accept” in English, but in Chinese, they have distinct meanings. One is more objective, while the other involves personal acceptance. Want to know how to use them correctly? Tune in and learn with real-life examples!

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Receive or Accept? 收到 vs 接受

In today's fast-paced and competitive job market, finding the right talent is essential for any organization's success. While evaluating a candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience is important, it is equally important for HR managers to evaluate cultural fit. 

Cultural fit is the degree to which a candidate's values, work style, and personality align with the culture and values of the organization.

HR managers evaluate cultural fit because it can have a significant impact on a candidate's job performance, job satisfaction, and overall success in the role. 

When a candidate fits in with the organization's culture, they are more likely to be engaged, motivated, and committed to their work. This can lead to better performance, increased productivity, and a positive impact on the organization's bottom line.

Cultural fit also promotes a positive work environment, where employees feel comfortable, supported, and valued. When employees share common values and work styles, they are more likely to collaborate effectively and work together towards common goals. 

This can create a sense of unity and team spirit, which can boost morale and lead to a more positive work culture.

In conclusion, evaluating cultural fit is an important part of the hiring process. HR managers must carefully evaluate a candidate's values, work style, and personality to determine whether they will fit in with the organization's culture. This can help to foster a positive work environment, increase employee engagement and productivity, and ultimately contribute to the organization's success.

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How do HR managers evaluate 'cultural fit'

《老奶奶让座 Old Lady Gives Up Her Seat 》
        10月19日，在公交车上，一个80岁的老奶奶给一个90岁的老爷爷让座。
        老奶奶看见一个老爷爷上车了，就站起来让老爷爷坐。老奶奶问老爷爷今年多大年纪。老爷爷说他90岁了。老奶奶说她比老爷爷小，所以她应该让座。
         人们都说老奶奶是好人，我们应该向老奶奶学习。

年纪 - niánjì - age
让座 - ràngzuò - to give up one's seat for sb
站 - zhàn - to stand
问 - wèn - to ask
上车 - shàngchē - to get on or into (a vehicle)

1）老奶奶多大年纪了？
2）老爷爷多大年纪了？
3）老奶奶比老爷爷大还是比老爷爷小？
4）老奶奶比老爷爷小几岁？
5）老爷爷比老奶奶大几岁？

Merry's Channel（HSK 二）

HSK 二  《老奶奶让座 Old Lady Gives Up Her Seat 》

What's the difference?

Alone VS Lonely

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

World TV Day (no transcript today)

Definitivamente, India me cambió la vida. No sé en qué, pero algo dentro de mí es diferente. Ser testigo de tantas cosas... fue una experiencia intensa. 
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Mumbai II

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