Hi there! In this episode I'll share my opinion about friends, good friends, and best friends. This podcast will be delivered in English. Let's see if we have the same opinion :)

Storyteller's Mind

1 - Friends, Good Friends, and Best Friends

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みなさんは、日本の居酒屋を知っていますか？
日本の飲み物と食べ物を出す店で、お酒を飲む人がよく行きます。
食べ物は小さい料理が多く、友だちや仕事の仲間と一緒に行きます。

居酒屋で日本人は、まず、飲み物を注文します。
その時に私たちは「とりあえずビールで」とよく言います。
「とりあえず」は、日本語でよく使う言葉で、「まずは」「ひとまず」という意味です。

ですから、
「まずはビールを飲もう」
「他のことはあとで考えて、とにかくビールを注文しよう」
という意味になります。

飲み物を注文すると、お通し　という、小さい料理が出てきます。

これは最初に出るサービスの料理で、少しお金がかかります。
料理を楽しむ前の軽い食事として、または酒の進みを良くするための役割を果たします。

お通しは、日本の飲食文化の中で非常に重要な位置を占めており、特に居酒屋などの店舗では、ほぼ必ず提供されます。お通しには地域や店舗ごとに特色があり、季節に応じた食材を使ったり、店主の工夫が凝らされていたりします。
お通しはお客様に対する「おもてなし」の一環としても重要視されています。
私は、お通しが好きです。
なぜなら、お店によって、お料理が違って、お店のこだわりが感じられるからです。
居酒屋でお料理を注文すると似たようなものになりがちです。
でも　お通しは　食べたことがないものが出てくることが多く、新たな発見があり、ワクワクするからです。

最近は、お通しを出さないお店も増えています。
食べたくないものを食べるのが嫌だという人が増えているようです。
みなさんは、日本のお通しの文化をどう思いますか？
意見を教えてくださいね！


Japanese culture ♪

日本の居酒屋のお通し　Japanese Izakaya Culture :Otooshi 日本の居酒屋のお通し

Micromanagement is a leadership style characterized by excessive oversight and control over subordinates' work processes. It involves closely monitoring and directing employees' actions, often to the detriment of their autonomy, initiative, and morale. Micromanagers tend to delegate tasks without providing sufficient authority or resources, and they frequently intervene in the details of work execution. This behavior can lead to decreased job satisfaction, reduced productivity, and hindered employee development. Effective leadership, in contrast, empowers employees by setting clear expectations, providing necessary support, and fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. By delegating appropriately and offering constructive feedback, leaders can create an environment where employees feel valued, motivated, and capable of achieving their full potential.

Micromanagement can manifest in various forms, including:

-Constantly checking on employees' progress, questioning every decision, and demanding frequent updates.

-Taking over tasks that should be delegated, providing unnecessary levels of detail, and interfering with employees' work processes.

-Exhibiting a distrustful attitude towards employees, assuming incompetence, and withholding necessary information.

-Failing to provide clear expectations, offering inconsistent feedback, and creating a climate of fear and uncertainty.

Employees may experience decreased job satisfaction, reduced motivation, and a decline in overall performance. Micromanagement can stifle creativity, innovation, and teamwork, hindering organizational growth and success. To counteract the negative effects of micromanagement, organizations should prioritize leadership development, empower employees, and establish clear performance expectations.

Effective leaders focus on creating a supportive and empowering environment where employees can thrive and contribute to the organization's goals.

The Global Professional Podcast

Micromanagement Explained Episode 106

第一回 私のおすすめ特集：平和記念公園エリア
私のおすすめスポット、平和記念公園・原爆ドーム周辺エリアを紹介します。


Megumi's Daily Japanese Adventures

#006 第一回 私のおすすめ特集：平和記念公園エリア My Recommended Feature1: Peace Memorial Park Area

podcast100回目！振り返ってみました😊

Nihongo Hiyori | Japanese Podcast

[EP100] 100回目〜〜！！！

今天说一说跟“好”有关的问候语句。Today, let's talk about greetings related to "good".
你好！Nǐ hǎo   您好！Nín hǎo         Hello！
早上好！Zǎoshang hǎo!                   Good morning!
中午好！Zhōngwǔ hǎo!                    Good noon!
下午好！Xiàwǔ hǎo!                          Good afternoon!
晚上好！Wǎnshàng hǎo!                  Good evening!
大家好！Dàjiā hǎo!                            Hello everyone!
老师好！Lǎoshī hǎo!                          Hello teacher!
XX + 好！ ...  +  hǎo!                           Hello + somebody!
你还有什么问候语跟“好”有关呢？     Do you have any other greetings that have to do with "good"?

零基础汉语---zero basic Chinese

第二课 lesson 2


"Expressing Emotions: Words and Phrases for Describing Feelings in English" is a captivating podcast that delves into the realm of human emotions and provides a rich vocabulary to articulate our innermost feelings. Join us on a linguistic journey as we explore the power of words and phrases, uncovering the subtle nuances and depth of emotional expression in the English language. Whether you're seeking to enhance your communication skills, expand your emotional intelligence, or simply indulge in the beauty of language, this podcast is your guide to unlocking the intricate tapestry of emotions through words. Discover new ways to describe joy, sadness, love, anger, and everything in between, as we navigate the intricate landscape of human sentiment and help you find the perfect language to express yourself.

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Expressing Emotions: Words and Phrases for Describing Feelings in English

In this episode of the Streetwise English Podcast, I talk listening to different kinds of music.
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Hip hop / Rap 嘻哈音乐
Country Music / Western Music 
Heavy Metal 重金属
Rock Music / Alternative 摇滚音乐
Jazz 爵士音乐
Smooth Jazz
