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Intermediate - He's Not A Good Fit: Visit The - C 2008 Praxis Language LTD

A has concerns about a new employee, Jason Huntley. While Jason has a good attitude, he is unreliable - he was late to a meeting and is often on social media instead of talking to clients. B defends Jason, saying everyone checks social media at work sometimes and that A needs to coach Jason to improve his performance. A complains that B is only defending Jason because he is B's cousin.

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Intermediate - He's Not A Good Fit: Visit The - C 2008 Praxis Language LTD

A has concerns about a new employee, Jason Huntley. While Jason has a good attitude, he is unreliable - he was late to a meeting and is often on social media instead of talking to clients. B defends Jason, saying everyone checks social media at work sometimes and that A needs to coach Jason to improve his performance. A complains that B is only defending Jason because he is B's cousin.

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Intermediate - He’s not a Good Fit (C0035)

A: So, Lauren, I just wanted to talk to you quickly


about our new customer support representative,
Jason Huntley.

B: Sure, what’s up?

A: Basically, I’ve got a few concerns about him, and


the bottom line is, I don’t think he’s a good fit for
our company.

B: Okay...what makes you say that? I thought you


were pleased with his overall performance. Didn’t
you just tell me last week how impressed you
were with his attitude?

A: Yeah, his attitude is great, but he’s really unreli-


able. Some times he’s really productive, but then
other times....take last Tuesday for instance, he
was 45 minutes late for our morning meeting!

B: Well, I’m sure he had a perfectly good reason...

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A: But that’s not the only thing....you know, he re-
ally doesn’t have the best work ethic, I’m con-
stantly catching him on MSN and Facebook when
he should be talking to clients.

B: Yeah, but come on, Geoff, as if you don’t check


Facebook at work. Look, you hired this guy, we’ve
invested a lot of time and money in his training,
so now it’s up to you to coach him. Make it work,
Geoff!

A: Make it work, Geoff. You would say that, wouldn’t


you, he is your cousin; what a jerk, make me hire
your stupid, useless cousin.

Key Vocabulary

concern Noun (plu- worry


ral)

Phrase most important point

overall Adjective general

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performance Noun (sin- how well someone does
gular) their job

unreliable Adjective not able to be trusted

productive Adjective doing a lot in a short


amount of time

perfectly good Phrase having no problems,


just fine

work ethic Noun (non- attitude to work


count)

coach Verb teach and train some-


one new skills

Supplementary Vocabulary

poor judgment Phrase regularly makes bad de-


cisions

poor work ethic Phrase bad attitude to work

dependable Adjective able to be trusted and


relied upon

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a bad apple Phrase a bad member of a
group who makes
things more difficult for
others

unproductive Adjective not productive, not do-


ing a lot

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