30 English lessons for giving advice

English Lesson: A good rule of thumb is to put 10% of your pay into savings.

1. “A good rule of thumb is to put 10% of your pay into savings.”

English Lesson: Don't shy away from conflict; embrace it!

2. “Don't shy away from conflict; embrace it!”

English Lesson: It's important to eat your veggies so you can grow up to be big and strong.

3. “It's important to eat your veggies so you can grow up to be big and strong.”

English Lesson: You have to convey not only what your skills are, but how you can benefit their organization.

4. “You have to convey not only what your skills are, but how you can benefit their organization.”

English Lesson: Don't you think you're rushing into things?

5. “Don't you think you're rushing into things?”

English Lesson: I urge everyone to take advantage of the free flu shots being offered this week.

6. “I urge everyone to take advantage of the free flu shots being offered this week.”

English Lesson: You have to keep plugging away, you know?

7. “You have to keep plugging away, you know?”

English Lesson: You can't show up to an interview with scuffed shoes and your shirt untucked!

8. “You can't show up to an interview with scuffed shoes and your shirt untucked!”

English Lesson: They're a bit snug around the waistline, don't you think?

9. “They're a bit snug around the waistline, don't you think?”

English Lesson: You've got to practice your pitch over and over until it's really tight.

10. “You've got to practice your pitch over and over until it's really tight.”

English Lesson: The real key is establishing a relationship with the client.

11. “The real key is establishing a relationship with the client.”

English Lesson: You need to have a nice, firm grip.

12. “You need to have a nice, firm grip.”

13. “Think of this as an opportunity.”

14. “You should put some stuff on it to keep it from getting infected, don't you think?”

15. “But seriously, it's time you got rid of that thing.”

16. “Life's not all fun and games.”

17. “It's all about self-discipline.”

18. “Although, on the other hand, you might be better off waiting until the last minute.”

19. “You ought to go ahead and book it soon.”

20. “If you show the kids respect, they'll return the favor.”

21. “I hear you're considering going into medicine.”

22. “Most importantly, you've got to be passionate about it.”

23. “You need a solid foundation in basic math and science.”

24. “You know, building muscle takes time.”

25. “You may want to consider hiring a personal trainer for a few sessions.”

26. “I think you set your expectations a little high.”

27. “You just need to get out there and talk to people more.”

28. “I don't buy into the idea that you have to go to college to get a good job.”

29. “You should always submit a cover letter, even if they don't ask for one.”

30. “Listen - I know it's none of my business, but you should probably apologize to her.”