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Brush Up Your Ability to Make Small Talk

Id	Sentence
1	Tim is accountable for the mistake in the monthly auto parts inventory.
2	It's a lot harder to be ahead of the curve and see what's coming down the pike before your competitors do.
3	Sounds like we're all on the same page here.
4	She was formally assigned to the New York office.
5	Just eight percent of the students at U.S. colleges are currently enrolled in foreign-language courses.
6	Social media is here to stay, and companies had better get with the proverbial program or be left behind.
7	We adults aren't immune to technology's effects either.
8	I'm inclined to agree with you.
9	That's something we need to be on guard against.
10	I've been looking for signs that the economy is on the mend.
11	The situation is well and truly out of hand.
12	The prospect of being saddled with debt that may taken years to pay off doesn't seem to faze student.
13	Local drinking holes in Chicago like MacGuffin's are being squeezed out by economic pressures.
14	As manager of Fashion and Living, it's up to me to dress up the part.
15	I guess it boils down to doing some finacial planning.
16	Studies have found that foods like fish,dark chocolate,nuts,seeds and raw carrots boost productivity.
17	Thing usually get back to normal not too long after the economy bottom out.
18	The economy hasn't exactly bounced back,has it?
19	Some major natinal bookstore chains are closing their doors for good.
20	You need to come to grips with that basic reality.
21	It can be hard for many seniors to cope with the responsibility of taking care of a pet.
22	Your report really covered all the bases.
23	It pays to be prepared. You never know when new problems will crop up.
24	I wonder what effect cutting payrolls is having on productivity.
25	You may have dealt with giant multinationals in one way or another over the years.
26	There's a movement to do away with teleworking.
27	Trend spotters started drawing attention to the cocooning phenomenon back in the early '80s.
28	Can you please expand on that?
29	We need to figure out how to reverse this alarmin trend.
30	Tess filed a claim to protest getting three-fourths the pay for the same workload as Joe.
31	I have to fill out the form.
32	Gloria will more than fill the bill as the new production line supervisor.
33	Smart book retailers are realizing the key to survival in the face of the e-book and online challenge is to find a niche.
34	Our future managers must gain insight into new and promising markets around the world.
35	Everyone at the company has to get a handle on our social media policy.
36	To get down to brass tacks,are there specific skill areas where you think a mentor can help you?
37	Can you please bring me up to speed on our new business prospects?
38	They can get into a really negative rut.
39	His grandstanding got mixed reactions.
40	Face-to-face contact will help get the company's message across most effectively.
41	We look forward to working with you as we get things under way here.
42	The opening up of the labor force to women in the 1970s helped give rise to a new life stage of independent living.
43	We thought you might able to give us some pointers.
44	This new sharing paradigm seems to go against the deeply rooted American value of ownership.
45	We have to go all out to ensure speedy order fulfillment.
46	Age is less important than the willingness of an employee to go with the flow and embrace change instead of resisting it.
47	I've had a firsthand look at how ambassador idea works in practice.
48	The education system really has a lot to answer for whene it comes to instilling basic language skills.
49	One of the reason we like having you as a boss is that you're not focused only on hitting targets.
50	You hit the nail right on the head.
51	The survey results can be incorporated into a broader work review.
52	You've got to keep an eye on changing market conditions.
53	We need to keep on top of the latest trends among the under-25 set.
54	There are intelligent ways of leaving your company that don't involve burning bridges.
55	Now I feel like I've hit a brick wall.
56	It's important to help keep smaller online retailers afloat.
57	We need a wall chart to keep track of our sales performance.
58	I will lay down the law and tell them to stay home until the virus is completely out of their system.
59	You can learn a positive lesson from a negative experiene.
60	He's starting to get hints that he might be let go if his sales volume doesn't pick up.
61	He will look after promoting our beauty business.
62	I'll look into the data.
63	We feel this candidate is suited for the job and we're considering making an offer.
64	I was eager to set the world on fire with my technical skills.
65	I hope I can meet everyone's expectations in that regard.
66	Many diversified companies have opted to go the spinoff route.
67	Now that the economic recovery appears to be picking up steam,hiring is expected to increase.
68	Latching onto these fundamental shifts can propel an entire brand strategy forward.
69	We put a premium on prompt customer service with a friendly smile.
70	Let's put the shoe on the other foot for a bit.
71	I resolved to have a different outlook on what was happening.
72	Another key part of the managerial skill set is the ability to see the big picture.
73	Set a time frame for accomplishing your goals.
74	You're not one to rest on your laurels.
75	The companies that are growing and setting the standards for their inductries are those with happy workers,on-the-ball executives and sound fiscal management.
76	We need to shift into high gear to get these shipments out by noon.
77	The U.S. Postal Service is shutting down post offices all over the contry.
78	I'd like you to sit in while he give us the lowdown,if you don't mind.
79	Companies that slash costs typically pass some of those savings to employees in the form of higher pay,or to customers through lower prices.
80	Younger people are especially active in using online shopping and mobie devices to snare the best deals.
81	What exactly does the troubleshooting guide say about how to steer clear of a lawsuit in a situation like that?
82	The company asked him to step into the breach.
83	You can stretch yourself too thin. You'd better not bite off more than you can chew,as they say.
84	Year-end gifts can strike an emotional chord with recipients.
85	I'm a firm beliver in striking the right balance between theory and practice.
86	I'll try to sum up discussion in a few short setences.
87	You need to be able to take screw-ups in your stride.
88	I'll take what you've said to heart.
89	People think highly of Roger for his ability to write concise,to-the-point reports.
90	Some hip companies have coffee and snack bar spaces where workers can get together and toss ideas around.
91	What should a company do to translate its CSR philosophy into action?
92	Mind if I weigh in here?
93	If plan A doesn't work out,let's try plan B.
94	At the risk of over-generalizing,I think that in most cases the pluses of pet ownership for kids outweigh the negatives.
95	Technology has advanced by leaps and bounds.
96	In the small village where I lived,no one spoke English -- or Japanese,for that matter.
97	Gross revenue for this quarter is in line with our forcast.
98	In my book,a mediocre manager is no manager at all.
99	I work with Kay in my capacity as the company's mentor coordinator.
100	The first step is to fill out the mentor request form in preparation for the initial meeting.
101	Blanie's risky strategies paid off in the end with profit margins double what they'd been the previous year.
102	George is in the forefront of the movement to dress well in the office.
103	Judging by the quarterly figures,consumer spending seems to be on the rise.
104	We're asking our suppliers to deliver more on a shrinking budget.
105	On second thought,Caroline decided she really didn't want a promotion into the ranks of management.
106	In my humble opinion,many problems in the office nowadays stem from our fraught relationship with techology.
107	On the downside,the move to rental is causing a lot of concern among retailers.
108	Based on the premis that there are no born leaders,managers expect tolearn the art of leadership at the corporate university.
109	Speaking of written reports,interns learn how to write logical,well-crafted letter and reports.
110	To be realistic,I know I'll never be able to completely eliminate my Japanese accent.
111	I feel uncomfortable about assessing him in terms of his leadership qualities,capcity for teamwork and professionalism,to name just a few items on the list.
112	Producers and consumers seldom see eye to eye when it comes to fair pricing.
113	The thing is,I'm a bit busy working on a presentation I have to give tommorow.
114	Don't get personal,no matter how upset you may be.
115	Please accept my apologies,I hope my silly joke didn't upset you too much.
116	Now that's what I call an original idea.
117	The jury is still out on this quetion,apparantly.
118	He feels the time is ripe to adopt a more aggresive,forward-looking business strategy.
119	The trend is toward late marriage these days. Many of the parents at the PTA meeting yesterday were older than me.
120	There is a lot to be said for being cheerful and optimistic.
121	So you took part in the company's corporate volunteer program in Shanghai. What's next on your agenda?
122	What's in it for him,besides feeling good about helping disoriented rookies?
123	Their anger has achieved critical mass.
124	Here in the U.S.,tipping adds up to quite a chunk of change.
125	Now if you'll excuse me,I've got a mountain of work to attend to!
126	Go on. I'm all ears.
127	Voluntourism is usually associated with more exotic locales in far-flung parts of the world.
128	Jim just wasn't aware of all the pitfalls one encounters when buying property.
129	One-third of Americans are classified as obese.
130	Seth wasn't convinced that downsizing was the only way to turn the company around.
131	That kind of miscommunication is fraught with danger.
132	I don't want to be labeled as a chronic complainer.
133	I'm more of an evening person myself.
134	I guess we have to be on a steep lerning curve.
135	The big scandal seems to be on everyone's lips.
136	They say we have to work physical activity into dayly life. I'm on their side.
137	It looks like the founder of the company is on track to make his centenial.
138	We're all in the same boat,since none of us have worked together as one team before.
139	I'm tempted to buy a book on positive thinking and leave it on his desk.
140	Quite a few banks are under tremendous pressure to write off bad loans.
141	The company accepts sophomores as interns if they're up to snuff.
142	We're all up to speed on the rationale for the spinoff.
143	By leasing,you can enjoy the benefits of a private car without having to bear the burdens that come with ownership.
144	Small talk is useful in breaking the ice when people who don't know each other need a conversational opening.
145	Everyone needs to bring something to the table.
146	I have a silly question I've been wanting to ask but never had a chance to bring up.
147	I like to work hard and carry my share of the collective load.
148	You should try to carve out some nap time if you need it.
149	I want to be on the same wavelength as management at the company.
150	Every time a new interactive technology or app come down the pike,the move toward cocooning accelerates.
151	The reccession has forced companies to come up with new business models.
152	If you're serious about your work,you should comport yourself properly.
153	You need an experienced guide to help you cut your way through the cultural and linguistic thickets in the United States.
154	My natural tendency is to think about ways of defending myself.
155	Culture shock has dettered many Americans from living and working in the Orient.
156	Ted's job as a fire marshal is so stressful he may end up burning out.
157	The shortlisted candidates came in all shapes and sizes.
158	Women with the ambition to become a corporate executive faced an uphill battle.
159	Everone,no matter what their age,should have a Plan B to fall back upon.
160	The word "gotten" fell out of use in Britain some time ago.
161	If you have any questions,fire away.
162	Drinking coffee helps me clear my head and gain a new perspective on what I've been working on.
163	Something like a quarter of the world's population can get by in English to a certain extent.
164	I became afraid to show any initiative for fear of getting called on the carpet.
165	As a night person,it takes me longer to get firing on all cylinders in the morning.
166	I've been touching base with key retailers to get the skinny on the state of the market.
167	You and your mentor should work out how often it makes sense to get in touch with each other.
168	When you get right down to it,they're addicted to busyness.
169	A internship give you a head start in today's competitive job market.
170	Market players will use any bit of data they think can give them an edge.
171	Many of my friends have give up the idea of buying a car and instead use carsharing.
172	My father went along with the idea of giving up driving altogether.
173	Some car salesmen go for the hard sell with their customers. But such tactics may prove to be counterproductive.
174	People realize that loyality and hard work go only so far these days.
175	The more willing you are to go out on a creative limb,the greater the chance that you'll come up with a great idea.
176	Their business is going to the dogs.
177	E-readers have a lot going for them.
178	Belinda has a nose for promising investment opportunities.
179	We've certainly got our work cut out for us deciding who can best fill Tony's shoes.
180	One thing all those folks have in common is that they value the sense of accomplishment that comes with a job well done.
181	If you seriously disapprove of your employer's actions,you always have the option of quiting.
182	Loan volumes headed south during the recession.
183	You've got to hone your trend-spotting skills.
184	We try to hook interns up with one or two employees or a small group.
185	Never go for the surf and turf if you're not picking up the check was my mom's mantra.
186	I always carry a notebook in which I jot down ideas as they come to me.
187	Everyone's jumping on the social media bandwagon these days.
188	It's great to keep in touch in real time via Internet.
189	He doesn't seem to know his way around his PC terribly well.
190	I'm very self-conscious about my English skills,which still leave a lot to be desired.
191	I hope I haven't let you down on something.
192	I've been doing my best to live up to that ideal.
193	We mustn't lose sight of the fact that we have investors demanding short-term profits.
194	Every time my boss behaved in a short-sighted or nasty way,I made a mental note never to be like that if I became a manager.
195	I'm glad you could make it here to this welcome dinner for Ron Walker.
196	I've got an invitation to the White House to meet the president in person.
197	Airlines are investing to attract passengers who will pay a premmium for tickets.
198	Pay attention to Kay when she talks about performance evaluation.
199	If we don't pay off the whole bill at the end of the month,we have to pay extra to the credit card company.
200	Like it or not,workers in this offfice will have to be punctual or pay the price.
201	We're going to pitch in and help with the cleanup that's still going on in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
202	It sounds like all of us are going to have to learn some new tricks to keep on top of things in this competitive market.
203	Let me play devil's advocate here.
204	Hotels are pulling out all the stops to attract business customers.
205	Online retailing has raised the bar as to what people expect in the way of customer service.
206	I could run rings around my manager on a purely technical level.
207	You run the risk of coming into contact with germs at a doctor's office.
208	There's one tactic I use when I want to tell someone that they've screwed up.
209	You've got to be able to see the lighter side of things to maintain a healthy perspective on life and work.
210	Can you spare a minute?
211	He might tell you not to rock the boat.
212	The memo spells out in balck and white the dangers facing air passengers these days.
213	Gabriel tells me that with the digital revolution,she finds new oppotunities springing up everywhere she looks.
214	Renting removes a lot of the financial burdens facing people who are just starting out in life.
215	I need to find the right product manager so we can stay on top of our game.
216	It's tougher for a single guy like me to stick to a healthy diet.
217	Refusing to submit a random drug test is akin to admitting you're on drugs.
218	Our management saw the writing on the wall,and so they voted to break up the company.
219	I would recommend trying to stand out from other interns by doing things like working later than everyone else.
220	There's a danger of succumbing to the temptation of immediate self-gratification.
221	Many other businesses have taken a leaf from the same book.
222	All too often,people unederestimate the toll that stress can take.
223	We've taken note of how you like to take the lead and drive the performance of your coworkers.
224	When I was starting out,it was taken as a given that you wanted to have your own car or house.
225	We tend to take criticism personally.
226	He's someone who can help you tap into and develop your creative abilities.
227	A potential employer and client may notice your ability to think on your feet.
228	If you see your job as just a daily grind,you're not likely to think out of the box and come up with new ideas.
229	Our first social networking site turned people off and distracted them from our core message.
230	The basic idea is that volunteers work pro bono on,say,a community project that can make practical use of their skills.
231	The staff menbers move from task to task as the situation requires.
232	What goes around comes around,as they say.
233	News of special bonuses and incentive trips put company morale at an all-time high.
234	Providing service above and beyond the call of duty certainly merits a hefty tip.
235	At the risk of stating the obvious,there's the language barrier.
236	Come to think of it,homemade apple pie isn't the only American institution on the endangered list.
237	Many people don't have the intestinal fortitude to confront that crucial question head on.
238	Your tie must have been quite expensive,if you don't mind my saying so.
239	I like your niche marketing idea. Write it up in detail.
240	With the e-book's arrival on the scene,the whole concept of a book is in flux.
241	We grew by leaps and bounds in tandem with the rising affluence of the middle class.
242	If you write an email in the heat of the moment,you should take time to cool down and reread it.
243	Believe it or not,a cndidate's approach,handshake and overall body language can make the difference in the outcome of the interview.
244	Like it or not,social media exposes the real nature of our corporate culture.
245	Seiji's English has improved no end since he came to the U.S.
246	I'm really glad your team has achieved results,not to mention that your troublesome tasks have been settled.
247	On a more positive note,here's another tip for you.
248	To put it simply,accent reduction is training in how to bring yourself closer to an American accent.
249	Americans are stressed out to the max.
250	The country's total student-loan debt is fast approaching $1 trillion with no end in sight.
251	Well,hold on to your hats:Our company has been voted the world's No.1 place to work.
252	It's a different story when people make habit of frequently changing jobs past te age of 30 or 35.
253	Parenting can be quite a challenge in the digital age,no doubt about it.
254	Be prepared,as the Boy Scouts say.
255	I've been seeing things in a diffrent light since 9/11.
256	Something tells me Ken wasn't a happy camper at our company.
257	Hold your horses! May I suggest you take a look at our schedule one more time?
258	Who'd have thunk it,right?
259	We need innovative solutions to deal with problems such as healthcare,oil spills,cybercrime -- the list goes on and on.
260	There is no denying that the number of bookstores is falling.
261	The firm felt that ultimately there was no substitute for face-to-face contact.
262	You said it. It's time to embrace the "no-excuses" lifestyle.
263	I had a hard time acclimatizing myself to life in Chicago.
264	Moving to a big city adds yet another wrinkle.
265	Fill out this form to apply for unemployment insurance benefits.
266	I'm all for voluntourism.
267	Heavy smokers may be at high risk of getting heart disease.
268	My aging gray cells are at your disposal.
269	This hat cost me $80 and I'm very attached to it.
270	I'm dismayed by the color choices the boss made for the office.
271	Airing dirty laundry in public via social media reflects badly on you and the company.
272	People should be focused on the meeting,and not distracted by devices such as laptops and smartphones.
273	Tips should be earned and deserved.
274	I have to admit that my calling you out on that is a bit like the pot calling the kettle black.
275	The company's management was loath to abandon their longtime approach.
276	I suppose what really bothers me about all this constant connectivity is that everyone expects you to be on call 24/7.
277	American's pet population is on the decline.
278	Since the peace pacts were signed,commercial contacts and cultural exchanges have been on the rise.
279	One thing that really irks me is when I'm cornered by a nonstop talker at a reception.
280	You can't blame the server if the restaurant is out of your favarite wine or rest room isn't spick-and-span.
281	He will be out of action for a while.
282	Some hotel operators don't seem to think we're out of the woods yet when it comes to the recession.
283	It's perfectly natural to be stressed out when you're suddenly plunged into an unfamiliar situation.
284	I'm always preoccupied with the minitiae of everyday life.
285	Eating a big meal close to bedtime can be a problem too,especially if you are prone to indigestion
286	I was pretty self-conscious about my pronounciation when I first came to the U.S.
287	I used to work at a company where one executive always seemed to be in a bad mood.
288	Young people face some tough life choices that my generation was fortunate enough to be spared.
289	More and more people are stressed out about how they're going to fund their retirement.
290	I was taken aback by his very rude and presumptuous attitude.
291	She's in seventh heaven about being transfered to New York.
292	My door is always open,as he is wont to say.
293	Now the world and his wife are beating a path to the Middle Kingdom.
294	Constantly blowing up at your subordinate is a surefire way to create a dyfunctional organization.
295	Money that used to be invested in home ownership is now up for grabs.
296	I've been up to my neck in work getting ready to visit the West Coast.
297	We are having to bone up on headgear etiquette now that hats seem to have come back into fashion for men in such a big way.
298	We're told it's wrong to bottle up your feeling,that it's better to let them out.
299	It's a good idea to bring someone on board with a solid background in the beauty business.
300	At first I got angry and started to brood about how I would exact my revenge.
301	I took note of the barriers I'd face by raising a family while trying to climb the corporate ladder.
302	People still cling to the middle-class dream.
303	The layoffs came as no surprise,as rumors have been rampant.
304	It's time to roll up your sleeves and bite the bulet.
305	There are fewer people on the road commuting to work.
306	What's really great is how a growing number of young readers are delving into classics.
307	What makes it even worse is that many employers discriminate against the long-term unemployed.
308	Try to be kind to everyone:that's something my mom drilled into me.
309	China's the place to be for young people who want to expand their horizons.
310	I'm glad to hear you were able to extricate yourself from a sticky situation.
311	Many things that we long took for granted are falling by the wayside.
312	I'm always worried that I've dropped the ball somehow.
313	Traditional retailers and their suppliers are feeling the heat.
314	We don't just throw interns into the office and expect them to fend for themselves.
315	He finds fault with everything and everybody.
316	I'm footing most of the bill for his college tuition.
317	Perry frets about worst-case scenarios that probably will never happen.
318	I became worried about letting my grandfather get behind the wheel.
319	I've got butterflies in my stomach thinking about what a challenge this project will be for me.
320	You didn't go cold turkey on email when you were on vacation,right?
321	It looks like snail mail is going the way of dodo.
322	I've gotten into the habit of reading the latest bestsellers on my e-reader when I'm traveling to and from the office.
323	I'm sure I'll get oevr it -- in time.
324	If being criticized gets your hackles up,save your anger for after work.
325	I use various little tricks to get the conversational ball rolling.
326	There's no point in letting your emotions get the better of you.
327	You seem to be getting the hang of things in your new job.
328	He stormed into their cubicles and gave each of them a piece of his mind.
329	I'm not going to hold my breath waiting for airlines to improve their act menuwise.
330	It sure is hard juggling work and family resposibilities in today's intensively competitive society.
331	If he has a passion for journalism,he should ignore the naysayers who say the news business is kaput and go for it.
332	Mentors like to help people they think are going places.
333	I'll give a generous tip when hotel staffers go the extra miles.
334	He was a cool guy to hang out with.
335	Sorry to harp on this subject.
336	Although Julie had been reluctant to go on the company trip,she ended up having ball.
337	She's having a balst working as a corporate volunteer in China.
338	Many people have had a tough time getting by in that city.
339	I've certainly got a lot on my plate these days.
340	I kept a stiff upper lip during the time I was raising my kids.
341	My son has got his heart set on a career in journalism.
342	I hate it when someone's got their nose in their laptop during a meeting and is oblivious to what's going on around them.
343	I've been struck by the way you don't hog the limelight when the team succeeds.
344	As a divorcee who live alone,I can identify with that. Fifty years ago,it was hard for a woman to support herself.
345	The way we handled our son's allowance instilled in him a solid appreciation for the value of money and hard work.
346	It really does help if you write down a few things on a person's card to help jog your memory.
347	I guess I'd better make sure my tie is knotted properly!
348	In other words,they're living from one paycheck to the next.
349	Many retailers are finding it hard to keep their heads above water.
350	They say having a dog or a cat is a great way for seniors to keep high blood pressure and stress at bay.
351	I'm a dyed-in-the-wool news junkie who has to keep up with current events.
352	Smart marketers are latching onto the frugal mood among consumers.
353	He's a newcomer to this country who's still trying to learn the ropes.
354	Lighten up,Lois. It's not the end of the world.
355	I've lost track of all the New Year's resolutions I've made over the years.
356	Last year they lucked out and were hired as campgroud hosts for three months.
357	They don't look over their shoulders waiting to be told what to do.
358	Anyone who's trying to make a go of it as a journalist needs an entrepreneurial spirit and a new set of skill.
359	Jane made an excuse for not settling her expense account,but her boss wasn't pleased.
360	It's becoming more difficult for middle-class folks to make ends meet in the U.S. of A.
361	China is definitely the place to be for young people who want to make their mark on the world.
362	After weeks of mulling over whether to accept an asssignment to Hanoi,Kevin decided to give his boss a final answer.
363	It was very helpful as I navigated through the corporate maze.
364	Losing it in front of your colleagues means you lose face.
365	I make a beeline fro my doctor's office every time I have a sniffle.
366	Let me pick your brain for a minute.
367	The first person to reach for their mobile phone during the course of the meal has to pick up the tab for everyone.
368	My advise is to play it straight in your email.
369	The management team has decided to demote Farah,and no sob story will prevent them from acting.
370	I doubt whether I could pull off the same feat.
371	It's a relief to learn that he's expected to pull through.
372	Overly strict workplace dress codes put a damper on individuality and self-expression.
373	I've seen you around the office the past few days,so it's nice to finally put a name to the face.
374	I preferred meeting face-to-face to using email at that time.
375	Instead of trying to put their house in order once a year by making New Year's resolutions,they lead a well-examined life.
376	He chewed gum through the whole meeting,which kind of put me off..
377	Let me try to put your mind at ease.
378	I put it down to clean living.
379	It's important to ignore naysayers who want to rain on your parade.
380	Silent auction are often used to raise money at charity events.
381	We all need some downtime to recharge our psychic batteries.
382	My conclusion is that if you've got enough skill and drive you can reinvent yourself.
383	The problem is that kids will cotton on to the fact that their parent don't practice what they preach.
384	Next week I'm relocating to San Francisco.
385	In today's fast-paced,ultracompetitive business world,we're all running around like chickens with their heads cut off.
386	You could run up a tab at neighborhood taverns.
387	Scoring style points may well help you land that plum job.
388	To deal with the relentless tide of information,we screen out dated information.
389	How are you finding life in Manhattan? I hope you've been able to settle in comfortably.
390	Many hospitals have been working to shake their reputation for serving unpalatable food.
391	He played it smart and convinced his folks to bring their trusted family doctor into the discussion.
392	His unfortunate experience underlines how stress is shaping up to be our next national health crisis.
393	Please sign the seminar registration from on the dotted line.
394	They can't slack off.
395	Many hotels that have been smarting from the economic downturn are offering cheaper rates in exchange for reduced housekeeping service.
396	A good mentor can teach you how to stand up for yourself.
397	Like many people these days,I use technology to stay constantly connected with my friends.
398	By staying out of the loop in your own private world,you lose out on an important part of your career development.
399	People who stay wired all the time run the risk of damaging their relationships with family and friends in the real world.
400	She's pretty strict about putting a firewall between family time and working time.
401	Joining a gym gave me the incentive to stick with a good,solid exercise regime.
402	I try my best to stifle my yawns.
403	How can we stir up more interest in the company softball team?
404	Bob has always struck me as a forward-looking person.
405	I feel painfully awkward when trying to strike up a conversation.
406	I've stopped subscribing to the daily paper.
407	My creativity definitely suffered a setback.
408	Take a break from work and go out to have lunch.
409	I've decided to take a leave of absence from work.
410	One big Web portal operator raised eyebrows in the business world recently.
411	We plan to take advantage of the break and visit my parents in Vancouver.
412	He was always quick to take credit for other people's work.
413	I've very excited about taking on this new challenge.
414	People can easily take email the wrong way.
415	I think sometimes you can take humor too far.
416	The rule of thumb is that it's the interviewer who should first talk dollars and cents.
417	You don't want to wind up in court for telling off your boss.
418	The real world has a sneaky way of throwing curveballs at you.
419	I worry about rubbing people the wrong way if I take them to task for something.
420	The weather probably tops the list of standard topics.
421	I'm afraid to ask how many extra pounds 365 cookies would translate into my body.
422	People who live in the country can treat themselves to a weekend in the big city.
423	She just turns her nose up whenever I try to serve natto to her.
424	That's why I turned over a new leaf a few years back.
425	He gave me a puzzled look,verging to angry.
426	It was time for them to wake up and smell the coffee.
427	There's the kind of boss who sticks his or her nose in everything.
428	I take my hat off to you,sir.
429	Some students have managed to wean themselves from their devices and are now getting better grades.
430	In these uncertain economic times,big-ticket items are seen as things that can weigh you down financially.
431	Regular exercise is a great way to work off stress.
432	I know I've got to take the bull by the horns and meet these new chalenges head on.
433	The spirit of giving may be alive and well in America.
434	Now that texting is all the rage,many people seem to have hung up on voice calls.
435	All too often,one lie leads to another and yet another.
436	I'm glad I wasn't in your shoes.
437	Ken got a company car along with a big pay increase after being named a corporate officer.
438	Young consumers are especially attracted to the idea of renting as opposed to ownership.
439	There are coupons that allow us to buy goods at a fraction of the regular price or even for free.
440	He avoids eye contact at all costs.
441	At the end of the day,I'm still an introvert.
442	At the risk of hogging the conversation,I'm reminded of the various pieces of advice my mom used to give me.
443	Back in the day,most companies really didn't give CSR much thought.
444	You're a human being,after all,subject to emotions like everybody else.
445	It feels strage that someone would call out of the blue with no emailed notice that they're going to phone me.
446	George is so pompous at stuff meetings that people laugh at him behind his back.
447	Reread your resignation letter,or better still,have a trusted friend or family member check it.
448	He said he was between jobs and realized the need to make a good impression on potential employers.
449	I read the book cover to cover.
450	I think deep down Jeremy was scared about losing his job.
451	Due to climate change,I see no relief from water shortages for decades down the line.
452	Telecommuters can start work full of vim and vigor instead of being burned out from a long commute to the office.
453	If it's any consolation,as hotels phase out bathtabs,their showers are becoming more luxurious and spacious.
454	I have been out of work for one year.
455	In a sense,internships are a kind of modern-day version of the old apprenticeship concept.
456	I've always been a firm believer in giving children an allowance in exchange for doing chores.
457	Companies choose interns in the hope they'll eventually become full-time employees.
458	This pay cut is a serious blow to my finances in the midst of the current inflationary spiral.
459	I'll take your night shift if,in turn,you take my morning shift.
460	Mind you,I'm not saying people should be allowed to come to work wearing jeans and tie-dye T-shirts.
461	I can't sleep on a plane for love and money.
462	It is important that staff know how to make a good impression on customers right off the bat.
463	The employee was suspended for soliciting political donations from coworkers on company time.
464	It's great to be back after two weeks on the road.
465	Sheila's on the verge of firing Irene for ignoring orders.
466	Marriage is one instituion that never goes out of fashion.
467	How do you maintain that passion over the course of your career?
468	I'm telling you straight out that every day's deadline is yesterday.
469	To level with you,people will find it a bit strange if you come off like the weatherman.
470	They've been through the proverbial mill.
471	It's hard to imagine my dad being happy without his nose to the grindstone.
472	To make a long story short,the doctor persuaded my parents to put certain limits on their driving.
473	To this day I think he was the best boss I ever had.
474	I've always assumed that creativity is something that happens when the muse strikes.
475	You name a subject,they can make small talk about it:the weather,drinks,animals.
476	They get to the point where they simply can't take it any longer.
477	Heaven help me if I commit the the unpardonable sin of taking a business call on my mibile while having dinner with the family.
478	Everybody seems to be sharing everything,online and offline. It's a whole new ballgame.
479	If you don't start changing your life right here and now,it's dollars to donuts you won't do it next week.
480	I couldn't believe my ears when I heard that little Rick had grown up to be president of a blue-chip company.
481	I wouldn't be surprised if there's a direct link between the growing use of sugar and the rise in obesity.
482	How was Columbus? A bit of change from New York,I'll bet.
483	It's not like you to make such a mistake. It obviously wasn't your day.
484	From I've heard,the job market is pretty tight. It's no picnic.
485	Many's the time I've had to wait in line for ages at the bank because there's only one teller on duty.
486	The "diet by slogans" method? That's a new one on me.
487	The story is that the tavern used be one of Al Capone's hangouts.
488	The days when all a reporter needed was a pencil,a notebook and a typewriter are long gone.
489	What do you make of this email from Tony about our new 5 a.m. start time?
490	I know I speak for all of us when I say that your presence will be greatly missed.
491	Mind if I butt in and add my two cents' worth to this discussion?
492	Stephanie is just asking for trouble when she makes those wisecracks about her boss.
493	I'm all thumbs,and I find it irksome to type messages on the tiny keys of a mobile phone.
494	I'm the kind of person who's at a loss when trying to figure out how much to tip at a restraunts and hotels.
495	Sometimes I think I'd better off ordering from the children's menu at restraunts.
496	I'm quite bowled over at receiving this award.
497	My 12-year-old sister recently downloaded Little Women gratis and was utterly captivated by it.
498	If you don't receive a response after sending an email,don't be a pest.
499	After three divorces,I have to say I'm disillusioned about married life.
500	Kids are drawn to e-readers,just like they are with any new electronic gizmo.
501	I'm dying to hear about your faimily vacation in exotic Bhutan.
502	Young people are often a little full of themselves.
503	Kids spend too much time glued to the screen.
504	Aren't you being a bit hard on yourself?
505	I was in agony as I suddenly felt an intense pain in my lower back.
506	I'm in no hurry to get to a promised land where all books are e-books.
507	I didn't know you'd been hospitalized.
508	I'm idebted to you for correcting that lifelong msitake of mine.
509	I was really into badminton when I was a kid.
510	I bet you're jazzed about your new role as a marketer.
511	I was laid up for two days.
512	I used to be obsessed with improving my performance on the weightlifting machines at the gym.
513	I thought once you're past a certain age,you're basically stuck with your accent.
514	I've had a hard time trying to explain to my wife why I always seem to be tethered to the Internet.
515	Mario was tired of the whispers and inuendoes about his alleged Mafia links.
516	They're spending their money on things like beauty products and wine,which give them immediate gratification and don't cost a fortune.
517	Many people are turned off by the gooey stringiness and musky odor of natto.
518	Some people are blowing off appointments with cursory text messages.
519	I blush to remenber how cocky I was.
520	The year-end office party is a time to bond with colleagues and superiors.
521	Many actors and musicians who work in nearby Broadway theaters and restraunts call it home.
522	He got his big idea when he was chilling out in Hawaii.
523	I'm sure your friends came away with an excellent impression of New York.
524	It's better not to talk to him today. He got up on the wrong side of the bed.
525	My backgroud in business really came in handy.
526	I just can't seem to come out of my shell.
527	One more interesting bit of data crossed my path recently.
528	Cut Barry some slack,Phil. A new guy's going to overstep some bounds,no matter how careful he is.
529	Packaging,freezing,drying and storage can do a number on flavor.
530	Those cliched expressions drive me up the wall.
531	She's complained about how social media is eating up so much of my time.
532	Everyone in the office had a whale of a time dyeing the shirts and handing them out to a lot of very happy kids.
533	If we don't invite them,they may feel left out and have hard feelings.
534	I fell for your prank hook,line and sinker.
535	I'm starting to get cold feet about getting on that big bird.
536	One physics professor got fed up with students using their laptops to surf the Net and check their email instead of taking notes.
537	Fewer people are getting hitched overall.
538	The slogan "Move it to lose it" helps me get off my butt and head out to the gym early morning.
539	I'm so worried about making stupid mistakes that I get all tongue-tied.
540	It really gets under my skin when I'm doing a presentation and people are texting on their smartphones.
541	I weigh myself every evening before I hit the sack.
542	Have you given him your blessing?
543	If you said "gotten" in the U.K.,people would give you a funny look.
544	Many teachers are also giving the thumbs-up to e-books.
545	A week or even just a couple of days of being unplungged and offline can go a long way toward restoring your sanity.
546	People would say we were just goofing off when we were litte kids.
547	She had a crush on her boss.
548	The media have had a field day ridiculing some of the quirky company rules.
549	I still have a nagging question in my mind: What's wrong with taking photographs of food at a restraunt?
550	We'd kick back and have a few beers after work.
551	What you should do is make point of reaching for your favorite fruits and vegetables when you have a yen for a snack.
552	I used to have an aversion to going to the gym.
553	If I have an especially bad experience at a restaurant,I have no compunction about leaving the waiter a big fat goose egg.
554	I thought our introductory session the other day went very well. We really hit it off.
555	There's nothing I like better than to indulge in a nice relaxing bath at the end of a busy day.
556	It was found that the amount of time we spend interacting with family and firends hasn't changed all that much.
557	Three motorists stopped to lend me a helping hand when I was stuck with a flat tire.
558	I always kick myself when I get home and realize that I don't actually need whatever it is that I've bought.
559	The flu virus lingers on into May.
560	We've all messed up like that at one time or another.
561	My grandma sometimes nods off in the middle of a conversation.
562	If you're straight out of college,it's impossible to pony up the money you need to rent a Manhattan apartment alone.
563	I pricked up my ears when Jane said "fraud."
564	Sorry. I was just pullinng your leg.
565	They were impressed by the way company was reaching out to the community.
566	The weather is somthing everbody can relate to.
567	The restaurant set aside a special section for families with little kids.
568	It's important not to sweat the small stuff.
569	I still wasn't shedding the pounds as much as I wanted to.
570	One day I slipped up and said,"I love you,bye!"at the end of a conference call.
571	I really need to snap out of this. I vow to be a new person in the new year.
572	Early birds snap up the best buys on supermarket bargain days.
573	Special items people splurge on add a little fun to life.
574	My dad would always tell me to spruce up and try to look good.
575	I haven't found any apartment that strikes my fancy as yet.
576	The Greek philosopher Diogenes is said to have lived in a tub and subsisted on onions.
577	I thought you'd taken to living in America like a duck to water.
578	Manhattan suits well-educated people to a tee.
579	I decided to swallow my pride and call Paul to come and rescue me.
580	I will take a year off from college to gain some nonacademic experience.
581	I'm lookinng forward to finding a mentor who will take me under his or her wing.
582	Once we move to Columbus,I plan to take up swimming.
583	Why don't you trade in your old sedan for a 4WD?
584	When I fly,I find the best way of tuning out crying babies and people with loud voices is to put on my headphones and let Bach and Mozart soothe my nerves.
585	It turn out to be a very fun and memorable evening.
586	The economic downturn caused many people to stop treating plastic as cash.
587	I vowed to become even healthier.
588	Hope you didn't wind up with a wooden nickel.
589	A hoiday at a ski resort is very attractive,but I think I'll stick to my regular beach cabin all the same.
590	I advise you to eat slowly,sip your wine at a measured pace and stop eating when you start to feel full.
591	I'm familiar with the concept of voluntourism,but doing it so close to home is a new one on me.
592	A flu shot can save you a lot of suffering and grief further down the road.
593	You're looking fit as a fiddle.
594	You spend too much time in movie theaters. Why don't you stay home and study for a change?
595	Let's all come to the office party in funny disguises.
596	Brook can retrieve any piece of data you request in the blink of an eye.
597	The old proverb "waste not,want not"is definitely back in vogue,along with "a penny saved is a penny earned."
598	These rules are hopelessly retro and sexist into the bargain.
599	Some of my friends can compose text messages on their mobiles like lightning,using only their thumbs.
600	No one wanted to be near him,much less talk with him.
601	Next thing you know,instead fo having fun watching the soccer game,I'm checking email.
602	Seating is on a first-come,first-served basis. Places can't be reserved.
603	Her school recently came up with a fundraising scheme that was right out of left field.
604	It's not so unusual for me to feel out of places in the office.
605	Our vacation in Bhutan was almost literally out of this world.
606	The way Jane sees it,renting toys helps her get rid of clutter around the house.
607	Winning the lottery allowed Amy to shop to her heart's content.
608	What on earth brings you to the pub this early?
609	He's not an eccentric showboater with his head in the cloud.
610	Oh,sorry,I was worlds away.
611	My daughter can't stand natto,despite my best efforts to get her to try it.
612	I think my wife and I might well be up for a voluntourism trip sometime in the not-too-distant future.
613	Nothing beats the big-screen experience of a movie theater,as far as I'm concerned.
614	You're dircet descendant of Davy Crockett? Oh,come on. You don't expect me to believe that,do you?
615	My heart goes out to you,Kay.
616	It was so 1999,but somehow I survived without email.
617	I've had it up here with lame excuses.
618	Turning 60 has give me a keener feeling that my day are numbered.
619	That's the spirit. You're already trying to break out of your introvert cocoon.
620	Don't worry. We've all been there.