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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read this article to learn more about the so-called “unhappiness leave”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine this scenario: rather than being obligated to remain at work when start having work blues, you’re given the freedom to take a day off whenever you’re not feeling your best. This is the idea behind “unhappy leaves”, a new concept gaining attention. It’s a departure from the old belief that work equals fulfilment or satisfaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/commentisfree\/article\/2024\/may\/12\/workers-unhappiness-leave-beats-awaydays-work-life-balance-seminars-yoga<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “mealy-mouthed<\/strong>” mean? “That may be a translation quirk \u2013 perhaps it sounds as mealy-mouthed<\/strong> as \u201cmental health day\u201d in the original \u2013 but the translation still gets to a basic truth: work doesn\u2019t make us happy.<\/em>” Use this expression in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Define “rip-roaring<\/strong>“. “It can be fulfilling, interesting, even important for a few, but it\u2019s rarely a rip-roaring<\/strong> good time.<\/em>” Make a sentence with this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What is the meaning of “studded with something<\/strong>“? “There\u2019s the obvious prompt of the 1st \u2013 workers\u2019 day, celebrated by\u00a0not\u00a0working in all right-thinking places \u2013 and the month is studded with<\/strong> days off<\/strong> in mainland Europe, like chocolate chips in your breakfast\u00a0pastry.<\/em>” Use this in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. State your stand on this, “If you\u2019re not happy, do not come to work.<\/em>“.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What do you think about the idea of having “unhappy leave” as a benefit in your workplace?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How do you typically handle days when you’re feeling unhappy or demotivated to work?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. In your opinion, what could be benefits and drawbacks of having “unhappy days” in other workplaces? <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. How do you think cultural attitudes towards work and happiness differ around the world?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. If you could implement a new policy or benefit in your workplace to improve well-being and happiness, what would it be?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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