How to Write an Out-of-Office Message Have you ever paid attention to other people’s out-of-office messages? There are some weird ones out there. Some out-of-office messages give way too much information. Other people’s messages are confusingly complicated. Here’s how to do it — and how not do it. Tip#1. Cover the Basics Your message should…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “mansion” (n.) Transcription: [ˈmæn.ʃən] Russian Translation: особняк Definition: a very large, expensive house Example: They have a mansion with 10 bedrooms and an indoor swimming pool. Synonym: residence
Visit Sokolniki Park for a vintage flea market running every Saturday until the end of September on Pesochnaya Alley. Visitors will find a wide range of antique household and interior items, toys, jewelry, books, porcelain (фарфоровые изделия) and glass, souvenirs and gifts. There is also the Alley of Artists located next to the flea…
Business Etiquette Tips for Cell Phone Users in the Workplace Take Personal Calls in a Private Place Hearing someone talk loudly on a cell phone, especially about personal business is distracting to coworkers trying to do their jobs. It’s best to go to an empty conference room or other private location to make a personal…
What Is a Hyphen? A hyphen (-) is a punctuation mark that’s used to join words or parts of words. It’s not interchangeable (взаимозаменяемый) with other types of dashes (тире). Use a hyphen in a compound modifier when the modifier comes before the word it’s modifying. If you’re not sure whether a compound word has…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “drawback” (n.) Transcription: [ˈdrɔː.bæk] Russian Translation: недостаток, отрицательная сторона Definition: a disadvantage or the negative part of a situation Example: The only drawback with this camera is the price. Synonym: disadvantage, downside, negative side
Dacha Tsaritsyno festival will take place in the Museum Reserve from July 12 to July 21. It will carry Moscow residents back to the entertainment events Tsaritsyno summer residents used to host (проводить) in the late 19th — early 20th century. During these 10 days, Tsaritsyno will offer theatrical performances, good music and dancing. That’s…
Business Etiquette Tips for Cell Phone Users in the Workplace Don’t Look at Your Cell Phone During Meetings Most people know to turn their phone to silent in a meeting. However, it’s not the occasional phone ringing that’s so annoying. It’s the people who scroll through (просматривать) their emails, check their Facebook page, text, tweet,…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “lucrative” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈluːkrətɪv] Russian Translation: прибыльный, выгодный Definition: producing much money or making a large profit Example: He inherited a lucrative business from his father. Synonym: profitable
Beside vs. Besides Beside and besides are quite commonly confused with one another despite their different definitions. Even though they are spelled almost the same, they are not used in the same way.The Basic Difference Between “Beside” and “Besides” Beside, without the s, tells us the location of something. Besides, on the other hand, means…