*Q. 1) Please rank the following situations from 1(most stressful) to 9(least stressful),then tell us why so : *
1. being afraid of losing your job 2. asking your boss for a pay rise 3. dealing with a customer who has a major complaint 4. making a presentation to a senior executive 5. leading a formal meeting 6. writing a report with a tight deadline 7. telephoning in English 8. negotiating a very valuable contract 9. meeting important visitors from abroad for the first time *2) What do you think are the main causes of stress at work?* - The most probable causes of stress at work are : (i) constant pressure from the seniors to perform beyond limits, (ii) Tight deadlines, (iii) Constantly ringing cellphone and pressure from customers, (iv) Inadequate salary, (v) Unachievable targets, (vi) Intolerable competition among peers and (vii) lack of recreation / refreshment. regards briana -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ESL Podcast". To post to this group, send email to: [email protected] or just reply this message For invite your friends, visit: http://groups.google.com/group/eslpodcast/members_invite Know how help us, visit this FAQ at: http://groups.google.com/group/eslpodcast/web/frequently-asked-questions
