Chanel / USA 
Have you ever been someone's superior at work?
Hello, my name is Chanel and I'm from the United States. And my question is, have you ever been someone's superior at work?
And the answer to that for me is yes. So when I was younger, I worked in a retail store. I was actually in my early twenties, so a lot of the individuals who worked under me were actually a lot older than me, and so this made for a very interesting experience for me being a superior at work.
Because of my age, sometimes I would have problems with some of the employees, so I had to be very stern, which is out of my character generally. Sometimes I had to do things I didn't want to do, be a little bit mean, but it was very important for me to stay on my ground a lot of times because I was someone superior at work.
So that was something that was a little bit uncomfortable for me, but it actually paid off in the long run. And it taught me a lot about managing and being fair but stern and getting the job done. So that was my experience of being someone superior at work. What about you? Have you ever been someone superior at work? Okay, until next time. Bye bye.
How to Practice Vocabulary
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- Complete the blanks below with correct words.
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superior
Meaning: A person who is in a higher position at work.
Examples:
- I was someone’s superior at work.
- The manager is the superior of the team.
retail store
Meaning: A place where products are sold directly to customers.
Examples:
- I worked in a retail store when I was younger.
- She got a job at a clothing retail store.
individuals
Meaning: People (used in a formal way).
Examples:
- Many individuals on the team were older than me.
- We interviewed several individuals for the job.
this made for
Meaning: This created or caused.
Examples:
- This made for an interesting experience.
- The delay made for a stressful day.
stern
Meaning: Serious and strict.
Examples:
- I had to be stern with my team.
- The teacher gave a stern warning.
out of my character
Meaning: Not normal behavior for me.
Examples:
- Being stern was out of my character.
- Yelling is out of my character.
mean
Meaning: Unkind or harsh.
Examples:
- I had to be a little bit mean.
- He was being mean to his coworkers.
stay on my ground
Meaning: Refuse to change your position or decision.
Examples:
- I had to stay on my ground as a manager.
- She stayed on her ground during the argument.
paid off in the long run
Meaning: Gave good results over time.
Examples:
- My effort paid off in the long run.
- Studying hard paid off in the long run.
get the job done
Meaning: Finish the work or task successfully.
Examples:
- I learned how to get the job done.
- We have to get the job done on time.
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