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時間管理
相信大家都聽過 時間就是金錢 也多珍惜金錢 但隨著時間 一年一年逝去 似乎不那麼在意 甚至不知如何 好好運用時間 新年將來臨 來聊聊該如何 做好時間管理 讓來年更順利進步
也談談送禮的文化
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Tips to Improve Your Time Management Skills
(By Donna M. White, LMHC, CACP)
1.Make a list.The thing about making lists
is that you actually have to use them. You may want to set reminders on your
phone and computer.Lists really do work if you use them. One of the most
important things is to make sure your list feels attainable. No one wants a
30-item to-do list and have to, at the end of the day, look at the 20 items
that didn’t get done. Prioritize yours and others’ needs and plan accordingly.
You might even want to make three lists — personal, home and work.
2.Set deadlines. Again, there is no point
in setting deadlines if you make executive decisions to always push them back.
Set a deadline and try your best to stick to it. Set your deadline a few days
before the task absolutely has to be done. This allows for the possibility that
other things will get in the way, but also allow for you still to get the task
done.
3.Stop multi-tasking. Multitaskers often
seem to think they get more accomplished, but it’s not always the most
productive or efficient route. Let’s face it, our minds work better when we are
truly able to focus and concentrate on one thing.
4.Delegate responsibilities. For those of us who like to be in control the
very thought of this is likely to provoke a bit of anxiety. The truth of the
matter is that no matter how good we are, we can’t do everything. Sometimes we
take on more than we can handle. Delegation is not a sign of weakness, but a
sign of intelligence. Find competent, reliable people and share some of the
responsibilities. It will allow you to be less stressed and more productive.
5.Use your downtime. This tip requires some
balance. Using all of your downtime for planning and prioritizing is bad and
can lead to increased stress and burnout. However, if you find yourself sitting
in early morning traffic, this may be a good time to start prioritizing your
day or making plans for dinner. If you’re waiting in the doctor’s office, this
may be a good time to write the grocery list. (Just don’t forget it.) If you
have opportunities like these make the best of them, but also remember to use
them for relaxation as needed.
6.Reward yourself.When you accomplish
something, celebrate it! How you celebrate is up to you. My word of advice is
to keep whatever you choose to do healthy, make sure it’s something you really
enjoy, don’t do it in excess, and don’t let it cause you to get further
behind.Time management skills are an essential part of making your day just a
little easier. Find what works for you and stick to it.
Questions:
1. How to manage your time?
Simple steps to master your use of time?
2. What is the best ways to save time at
work?
How do you prioritize your work load? How
to write a to-do list?
3. Do you make plans before you do your
personal matters?
Why is making plans important?
4. How to reward yourself?
5. Pros and cons of multitasking?
6. How to set future goals?
7. How to make an important decision?
Any holiday arrangements over the Chinese
new year?
送禮禮節
Chinese
Culture: Chinese Gift-Giving Etiquette
(By Lauren Mack)
•Chinese New
Year:
The amount of money in red envelopes given
to children for Chinese New Year depends on age and the giver’s relationship to
the child. For younger children, the equivalent of about $7 dollars is fine.
More money is given to older children and
teenagers. The amount is usually enough for the child to buy himself his own
gift like a T-shirt or DVD. Parents may give the child a more substantial
amount since material gifts are usually not given during the holidays.
For employees at work, the year-end bonus
is typically the equivalent of one month’s wage though the amount can vary from
enough money to buy a small gift to more than one month’s wage.
•Weddings:
If you go to a wedding, the money in the
red envelope should be equivalent to a nice gift that would be given at a
Western wedding. It should be enough money to cover the guest’s expense at the
wedding. For example, if the wedding dinner costs the newlyweds US$35 per
person, then the money in the envelope should be at least US$35. In Taiwan,
typical amounts on money are: NT$1,200, NT$1,600, NT$2,200, NT$2,600, NT$3,200
and NT$3,600.
•Birthdays:
Less money is given for birthdays than is
given for Chinese New Year and weddings because it is viewed as the least
important of the three occasions. Nowadays, people often just bring gifts for
birthdays.
•All
Occassions:
For all occasions, certain amounts of money
are to be avoided. Anything with a four is best avoided because 四 (sì, four) sounds similar to 死 (sǐ, death). Even numbers, except
four, are better than odd. Eight is a particularly auspicious number.
The money inside a red envelope should always
be new and crisp. Folding the money or giving dirty or wrinkled bills is in bad
taste. Coins and checks are avoided, the former because change is not worth
much and the latter because checks are not widely used in Asia.
How Should I Wrap the Gift?
Chinese gifts can be wrapped with wrapping
paper and bows, just like gifts in the West. However, some colors should be
avoided. Red is lucky. Pink and yellow symbolize happiness. Gold is for fortune
and wealth. So wrapping paper, ribbon and bows in these colors are best. Avoid
white, which is used in funerals and connotes death. Black and blue also
symbolize death and should not be used.
If you include a greeting card or gift tag, do not write in red ink as this signifies death. Never write a Chinese person’s name in red ink as this is considered bad luck.
If you are giving a red envelope, there are a few points to remember. Unlike a Western greeting card, red envelopes given at Chinese New Year are typically left unsigned. For birthdays or weddings, a short message, typically a four character expression, and signature is optional. Some four character expressions appropriate for a wedding red envelope are 天作之合 (tiānzuò zhīhé, marriage made in heaven) or 百年好合 (bǎinián hǎo hé, happy union for one hundred years).
The money inside a red envelope should always be new and crisp. Folding the money or giving dirty or wrinkled bills is in bad taste. Coins and checks are avoided, the former because change is not worth much and the latter because checks are not widely used in Asia.
Questions:
1. What does the red on the envelope for Chinese
new year stand for?
What do firecrackers symbolize?
2. Is money a good new year gift/birthday
gift?
3. What to do with your year-end bonus?
4. What are the Chinese gift giving
superstitions?
Is it bad luck to give a knife as a gift?
Is giving or receiving a wrist watch as a
gift bad luck?
5. How to select the right gift?
How to react to a gift you do not like?
What do you do if receive gifts you don't
like?
How to handle receiving a gift you have
never used?
6. Why some numbers are considered lucky
and some unlucky? -
Why is 7 considered to be a lucky number
Why is number 8 a lucky number?
7. What color is considered to be lucky?
What colors are considered to be unlucky?
