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In different scenarios，3 ways to apologize in Mandarin.
对不起、不好意思、抱歉。

****Script for your second time listening****
dào qiàn
道 歉    
to apologize  v. 你应该向我道歉。
 apology  n.  我不接受你的道歉。

片段一Clip one
对不起duì bu qǐ  
1. 我已经等了你5分钟了！对不起，我现在立刻赶过去。
2. 对不起，我得走了。
3. 哎呦，你不要在跟我说对不起了好不好！
4. 大哥，我错了，对不起，对不起。
5. 今天我让他失望了，对不起。
1.  wǒ yǐ jīng děng le nǐ 5fèn zhōng le ！duì bú qǐ ，wǒ xiàn zài lì kè gǎn guò qù 。
2.  duì bú qǐ ，wǒ děi zǒu le 。
3.  āi yōu ，nǐ bú yào zài gēn wǒ shuō duì bú qǐ le hǎo bù hǎo ！
4.  dà gē ，wǒ cuò le ，duì bú qǐ ，duì bú qǐ 。
5.  jīn tiān wǒ ràng tā shī wàng le ，duì bú qǐ 。

片段二
抱歉 bào qiàn ；to feel apologetic
1.	那接下来我去哪儿啊？真抱歉，您这瘾只能过到这了。
2.	抱歉，我这里不能抽烟。
3.	抱歉，迟到了。飞机误点。
1.	nà jiē xià lái wǒ qù nǎ ér a ？zhēn bào qiàn ，nín zhè yǐn zhǐ néng guò dào zhè le 。
2.	bào qiàn ，wǒ zhè lǐ bù néng chōu yān 。
3.	bào qiàn ，chí dào le 。fēi jī wù diǎn 。
片段三
不好意思bù hǎo yì si ；to feel embarrassing ,to be sorry(for inconveniencing sb)
1.	不好意思啊，今天和你玩得很开心...
2.	不好意思，我们有点事情要谈。
3.	勇哥，不好意思啊，人有点儿多，耽误时间了。
4.	秋雅，你看我都不知道你结婚，我穿成这样就来了。实在是不好意思。恭喜！
1.  bù hǎo yì si a ，jīn tiān hé nǐ wán de hěn kāi xīn ...
2.  bù hǎo yì si ，wǒ men yǒu diǎn shì qíng yào tán 。
3.  yǒng gē ，bù hǎo yì si a ，rén yǒu diǎn r duō ，dān wù shí jiān le 。
4.  qiū yǎ ，nǐ kàn wǒ dōu bù zhī dào nǐ jié hūn ，wǒ chuān chéng zhè yàng jiù lái le 。shí zài shì bù hǎo yì si 。

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Workload overwhelm is a significant contributor to decreased job satisfaction. To address this issue, organizations must implement strategies to balance employee workloads, enhance job design, and foster a supportive work environment.

Workload Management

Effective task allocation: Distribute tasks equitably among team members, considering individual capacities.
Realistic goal setting: Establish achievable objectives and deadlines.
Prioritization techniques: Teach employees how to prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency.
Delegation: Empower employees to delegate tasks when appropriate.

Job Design

Job enrichment: Expand job roles to include more challenging and rewarding tasks.
Job rotation: Provide opportunities for employees to experience different roles.
Employee autonomy: Grant employees more control over their work processes.
Skill development: Invest in employee training and development to enhance capabilities.

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work arrangements: Offer options like remote work, flexible hours, and compressed workweeks.
Sabbatical programs: Provide opportunities for employees to recharge and gain new perspectives.
Wellness initiatives: Support employee well-being through programs like stress management and mindfulness.
Open communication: Encourage employees to discuss workload concerns openly.

Organizational Culture

Recognition and rewards: Acknowledge and appreciate employee contributions.
Supportive leadership: Foster a culture of trust and collaboration.
Employee empowerment: Encourage decision-making and problem-solving at all levels.
Continuous improvement: Implement systems for gathering employee feedback and making changes.
By implementing these strategies, organizations can create a more balanced and fulfilling work environment, leading to increased job satisfaction, reduced turnover, and improved overall performance.

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Platiqué con Ahyeong, una profe de coreano aquí en Italki, sobre una película que se llama Parásitos.
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