Business English from All Ears English BE 218: Improve Your Business English Status Quo
Feb 19, 2024
Exploring the balance between contentment and personal growth in business English. Different phrases to challenge the 'status quo'. Various terms to refer to the current state of affairs. Embracing change in response to not meeting sales quotas. Navigating language nuances in business settings.
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Balancing Contentment and Growth
- Being content with the status quo and striving for improvement is a balance that impacts happiness.
- Constant dissatisfaction pushes growth, but contentment can bring peace and happiness in life.
Status Quo Usage Beyond Politics
- The phrase 'status quo' is common in daily conversation, not just politics or professional talk.
- It can be used to discuss personal life, workplace situations, or politics to mean the current state of affairs.
Phrases to Motivate Change
- Use motivating phrases like 'we can't be content with the status quo' to encourage growth.
- Say 'the status quo isn't cutting it' to express that the current situation is insufficient.