When introducing friends you don’t need to use the phrase: 
This is
Paul this is Amy
Amy this is Paul

Paul Amy
Amy Paul

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Tom loved teasing his friends at school. Every day, he would make fun of their hairstyles, clothes, or even the way they spoke. Everyone laughed—except Tom.
One day, Sarah decided to tease Tom back, joking about his messy backpack. Tom’s face turned red. He shouted, “Hey, that’s not funny!”
His friends laughed and said, “Wow, Tom! You dish it out but can’t take it!”
Tom realized he shouldn’t make fun of others if he couldn’t handle it himself. From that day on, he learned to be kinder—and more careful with jokes.

Dish it out but can’t take it”

This phrase is used to describe someone who is quick to criticize, tease, or make fun of others but becomes upset or defensive when the same is done to them.

More examples: 

He’s always making jokes about everyone’s mistakes, but he can’t take it when someone teases him. He really dishes it out but can’t take it.
Don’t be like her—she dishes it out but can’t take it.

Dish it out → To criticize or tease others
Can’t take it → Cannot handle being criticized or teased in return

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Dish it out and cant take it 

guó pò shān hé zài ，chéng chūn cǎo mù shēn 。
国破山河在，城春草木深。
gǎn shí huā jiàn lèi ，hèn bié niǎo jīng xīn 。
感时花溅泪，恨别鸟惊心。
fēng huǒ lián sān yuè ，jiā shū dǐ wàn jīn 。
烽火连三月，家书抵万金。
bái tóu sāo gèng duǎn ，hún yù bú shèng zān 。
白头搔更短，浑欲不胜簪。

最美古诗词Chinese poetry

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Pick up your friends from airport and check in the hotel

Basic communication conversations

第八课 去酒店  lesson 8 Go to the hotel

SMART Goals for Active Listening:
Here are some examples of SMART goals you can set to improve your active listening skills:

1. Improve comprehension in work meetings:

Specific: I will actively listen during all team meetings by summarizing key points after each agenda item.
Measurable: I will track the number of times I summarize key points and the accuracy of my summaries based on colleague feedback.
Attainable: I will start by summarizing after one agenda item per meeting, then gradually increase to all items over a month.
Relevant: Improved comprehension will lead to better participation and decision-making in meetings.
Time-bound: I will implement this for the next 3 months and evaluate progress then.
2. Enhance communication with family:

Specific: I will practice active listening with my partner by reflecting back their emotions and using open-ended questions during evening conversations.
Measurable: My partner will provide feedback on whether they feel heard and understood by my responses.
Attainable: I will focus on actively listening during one conversation per evening for the next two weeks.
Relevant: Improved communication will strengthen my relationship with my partner.
Time-bound: I will practice this for two weeks and then discuss adjustments with my partner.
3. Become a more supportive friend:

Specific: I will actively listen to a friend facing a challenge by maintaining eye contact, avoiding interruptions, and offering summaries of their situation.
Measurable: My friend will report feeling supported and understood after our conversation.
Attainable: I will dedicate focused listening time during one conversation with a friend per week for a month.
Relevant: Active listening will help me be a more supportive friend.
Time-bound: I will implement this for one month and then reflect on its impact on our friendship.
Remember, these are just examples. You can modify them to fit your specific needs and goals!


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S.M.A.R.T. Goals and Active Listening - Episode 82

Aquí aprendes frases comunes que usamos cada día. 

Saludos.
Despedidas.
Disculpas.
Dar gracias.
Buenos deseos.
Frases importantes.

¿Conoces todas estas expresiones?

A1.1. Español básico para principantes. 

Clase 1. Frases básicas.

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
4月6日水曜日　天気/くもり　気温/6℃

千歳市/ちとせし
キリンビール/きりんびーる
・コロナで工場見学ができない
・見学する人にあげるおかしを病院に寄付
・医療従事者に寄付

［単語］
新千歳空港/しんちとせくうこう
コロナ/ころな...COVID19
見学/けんがく…見る
寄付/きふ…プレゼント
医療従事者/いりょうじゅうじしゃ…医者（いしゃ）、看護師（かんごし）など
