Giving Feedback(4)

■Words and Phrases

  • insinuate
    • ほのめかす、暗に言う
  • get the message
    • 意を汲み取る
  • minefield
    • 地雷原
  • rub someone the wrong way
    • 〜を怒らせる
  • take someone to task for something
    • 何かのことで人を批判する
  • get a grip on
    • 〜を把握する
  • take criticism personally
    • 個人攻撃と考える
  • screw up
    • ミスを犯す
  • rake someone over the coals
    • 〜をきつくしかる
  • be up to
    • 〜に達する
  • words to that effect
    • といったようなこと

■Daily Exercise

  1. Bill says both giving and receiving feedback can be problematic.
  2. Does Kay think there's a positive aspect to criticism? Yes, she says it can be useful in your prfesshonal life.
  3. Bil advocates taking a diplomatic approach when handing out criticism.