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Sticker shock - the shock and surprise of high prices for goods and services.
In ancient times, when money wasn't printed and coins weren't minted, people exchanged skins for meat, fruit for millet, cattle for metal, and so on purely by eye. A bit impractical, but effective bartering, saving the carnage for the right thing. And then along came money, which made people's lives a lot easier and reduced everything to a dry calculation.
No fucking way, man. Now you try to bargain with a supermarket clerk and exchange your clothes for food from the store. At the very least, they look at you like you're crazy, at the most, they throw you out the door. All you have to do is wonder at ever-increasing prices and get another dose of "sticker shock" every time you see the number of zeros in the check you get.
Example:
- I'm fucking sticker shocked. Should I sell my apartment to buy an Iphone or what?
#slang
#expression
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In ancient times, when money wasn't printed and coins weren't minted, people exchanged skins for meat, fruit for millet, cattle for metal, and so on purely by eye. A bit impractical, but effective bartering, saving the carnage for the right thing. And then along came money, which made people's lives a lot easier and reduced everything to a dry calculation.
No fucking way, man. Now you try to bargain with a supermarket clerk and exchange your clothes for food from the store. At the very least, they look at you like you're crazy, at the most, they throw you out the door. All you have to do is wonder at ever-increasing prices and get another dose of "sticker shock" every time you see the number of zeros in the check you get.
Example:
- I'm fucking sticker shocked. Should I sell my apartment to buy an Iphone or what?
#slang
#expression
@enclass
Hollywood writers strike
BBC Radio
Hollywood writers strike
Could your favourite shows stop? Hollywood writers strike over pay and conditions.
#listening
#speakenglish
#podcast
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Could your favourite shows stop? Hollywood writers strike over pay and conditions.
#listening
#speakenglish
#podcast
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When Gates introduced internet in 1995.
Replying to customer complaints
#Apologizing
• We are sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with your last order.
• We are looking into the matter and hope to rectify the situation as soon as possible.
• Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience may have caused you.
• We apologize for having charged you the wrong amount.
• Sorry, we should have called you immediately.
#Asking_for_time_to_investigate_the_complaint
• While we cannot give you an explanation at present, we are looking into the problem and will contact you again shortly.
• As we are sending out orders promptly, I think these delays may be occurring during transit. I shall get in touch with the courier and we will update you for new details accordingly.
• Would you please return samples of the items you ae dissatisfied with, and I will send them to our factory in Dusseldorf for tests.
#letters
#writing
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#Apologizing
• We are sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with your last order.
• We are looking into the matter and hope to rectify the situation as soon as possible.
• Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience may have caused you.
• We apologize for having charged you the wrong amount.
• Sorry, we should have called you immediately.
#Asking_for_time_to_investigate_the_complaint
• While we cannot give you an explanation at present, we are looking into the problem and will contact you again shortly.
• As we are sending out orders promptly, I think these delays may be occurring during transit. I shall get in touch with the courier and we will update you for new details accordingly.
• Would you please return samples of the items you ae dissatisfied with, and I will send them to our factory in Dusseldorf for tests.
#letters
#writing
@enclass
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اشتباه رایج:
👨🏫 وقتی درباره‌ی کاهش در چیزی صحبت می‌کنیم، معمولاً از عبارت زیر استفاده می‌شود:
✔️ decrease in sth
🖋 اما وقتی برای کاهش، مقدار می‌گوییم، معمولاً از عبارت زیر استفاده می‌شود:
✔️ decrease of sth
مثال:
• There has been a 2% decrease in the rate of unemployment.
2 درصد کاهش در نرخ بیکاری وجود داشته است.
• There has been a decrease of 2%.
2 درصد کاهش وجود داشته است.
• There was a slight decrease in his weight after a week of dieting.
بعد از یک هفته رژیم، یک کاهش کوچک در وزنش وجود داشت.
• Any decrease in tourism could have a serious effect on the local economy.
هر گونه کاهشی در گردشگری می‌توانست اثری جدی بر اقتصاد محلی بگذارد.
• The report's finding on the decrease in violent crime supports the police chief's claims.
• We have seen a marked decrease in the number of accidents since these safety measures were introduced.
از وقتی این تدابیر امنیتی ارائه شدند، کاهش شدیدی در تعداد تصادفات مشاهده شده است.
• We've noticed a steady decrease in jobs available for new graduates in the industry.
#grammar #common_mistake #review #practical_point
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👨🏫 وقتی درباره‌ی کاهش در چیزی صحبت می‌کنیم، معمولاً از عبارت زیر استفاده می‌شود:
✔️ decrease in sth
🖋 اما وقتی برای کاهش، مقدار می‌گوییم، معمولاً از عبارت زیر استفاده می‌شود:
✔️ decrease of sth
مثال:
• There has been a 2% decrease in the rate of unemployment.
2 درصد کاهش در نرخ بیکاری وجود داشته است.
• There has been a decrease of 2%.
2 درصد کاهش وجود داشته است.
• There was a slight decrease in his weight after a week of dieting.
بعد از یک هفته رژیم، یک کاهش کوچک در وزنش وجود داشت.
• Any decrease in tourism could have a serious effect on the local economy.
هر گونه کاهشی در گردشگری می‌توانست اثری جدی بر اقتصاد محلی بگذارد.
• The report's finding on the decrease in violent crime supports the police chief's claims.
• We have seen a marked decrease in the number of accidents since these safety measures were introduced.
از وقتی این تدابیر امنیتی ارائه شدند، کاهش شدیدی در تعداد تصادفات مشاهده شده است.
• We've noticed a steady decrease in jobs available for new graduates in the industry.
#grammar #common_mistake #review #practical_point
@enclass