Starbucks and McDonald’s Team up to Rethink Cups

And the companies are inviting all of their competitors in the industry to join in. In the world of quick coffee, Starbucks and McDonald’s are as fierce as competitors come. They’re multibillion-dollar global giants, fighting for our caffeinated (кофеиносодержащий) hearts through drizzles and discounts.But when it comes to the cup that coffee comes in, they’re…

Business Communication Skills Tip

Business Etiquette Tips for Cell Phone Users in the Workplace. Tip #4: Never Use Your Cell Phone in the Restroom Please follow this rule regardless of whether you are using your phone at work or elsewhere. This is not the place to share personal or confidential company or client information. You never know who might…

Grammar Tip

How to Use Third Conditional Sentences Third conditional sentences are used to explain that present circumstances would be different if something different had happened in the past. Look at the following examples:Example: If you had told me you needed a ride, I would have left earlier. – Если бы ты сказал мне, что тебя нужно…

Exception (n.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “exception” (n.) Transcription: [ɪkˈsepʃən] Translation: исключение Meaning: someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list Example: I’ll make an exception this once. – Я сделаю исключение один раз. Synonyms : irregularity