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Entries in respect (4)

Sunday
Jan152012

“I've always looked up to him as a role model.”

You won a small award, so you're being interviewed for an article in the local newpaper. The reporter asks who has motivated you. You say that you think your older brother has motivated you. Then you say:

I've always looked up to him as a role model. 

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Tuesday
Aug172010

“I don't know how you do it.” 

You filled in for your coworker while she was out of the office on vacation. You had so much work to do while she was away, and it was difficult for her. Now you have a greater respect for the job she does. You're telling her how hard it was, and you say:

I don't know how you do it.

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Tuesday
Aug102010

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

You're a teacher. You're explaining to a young first-year colleague how you manage your classes. On

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

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Tuesday
Aug102010

“I always try to project an image of authority.”

You're a teacher. You're explaining to a young first-year colleague how you manage your classes. You say:

I always try to project an image of authority.

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