Proverbs-How to draft expansion of Proverbs

1st PARAGRAPH- INTRODUCTION

Proverbs are timeless pieces of wisdom that has been passed down through generations, often reflecting the collective experience and cultural values of societies. They offer concise and powerful insights into human behaviour and the world around us. One such proverb is [add the proverb], which carries the depth of meaning that can illuminate various aspects of our daily lives. 

FOR 2ND PARAGRAPH 

• Add the meaning of the proverb
• Include the name of the unit and writers name connected with the proverb 
• Give a gist of the story and club it with the essence of the proverb 

Conclusion 

In conclusion, the proverb [add the proverb] serves as a powerful reminder of [include key elements or insights]. By reflecting on this proverb, we, not only get a deep appreciation for traditional wisdom, but also practical guidance for navigating the complexities of modern lives.

As we continue to encounter and apply these timeless age-old valuable insights, we contribute to the ongoing dialogue between the past, and the present in reaching our understanding of both.

Semester 3 Short question from soft skills

 

Short question from soft skills first paragraph:

1.     This question is taken from the section empathy skills. The story connecting empathy skills is ‘Action Will be Taken’ by Heinrich Boll. The story reveals that empathy, though directed at another person, can, in fact, reward our own lives in a meaningful manner. In this satirical story, Heinrich Boll, the narrator by the end,  identifies his empathetic nature. He quits his job and chooses the unconventional path of becoming a professional mourner at funerals to find true meaning of life.

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2.     This question is taken from the section positivity skills. The story connecting positivity skills is ‘The Dispenser of Holy Water’ by Guy de Maupassant. The story is about a Wheelwright and his wife, who leaves everything for the sake of discovering their son. Their faith in the mission and the willingness to adapt with all kinds of adverse situations, helps them to achieve their goal of finding their lost son. In such times, an open and positive attitude to life helps to sustain.

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3.     This question is taken from the section professional skills. The story connecting professional skills is ‘After Twenty Years’ by O. Henry. O. Henry is the pen name of the famous American short story writer William Sidney Porter. The present story is about childhood friends who end up in a diametrically opposing profession. Because of which they are placed in a unique dilemma where their personal history and professional choice puts them in a difficult situation. A good professional is never totally merciless. Similarly a good friend is never completely sympathetic. We must learn to negotiate and bring balance between staying professional while at the same time being true to the sense of ethics to be a good professional.

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4.     This question is taken from the section leadership skills. The story connecting leadership skills is ‘The Power of a Plate of Rice’ by Ifeoma Okoye, who is a renowned Nigerian novelist. The situation that the central character, Mrs Cheta Adu (the Nigerian school teacher) has to face makes it evident that educational qualification is not enough to make good leaders. Soft skills like patience and persistence are primary leadership qualities that we should develop in ourselves along with other leadership skills like planning, communication, organising, coordinating, directing and overseeing.

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Semester 3 Vocabulary Soft Skills

 

 

1. Interlude- A Short period of time between two events
2. Pensiveness- A state of being engaged in serious thinking
3. Prolonged- Continuing for a long time
4. Aversion- A strong dislike
5. Reverently- Respectfully
6. Questionnaire- A printed list of questions to be answered by a number of people
7. Summon- Call
8. Hirsute- Having a lot of hair on the face or body
9. Decapitate –Behead
10. Penchant- A special enjoyment or tendency towards something
11. Mountebank -A dishonest person
12. Incessantly- Continually
13. Inconsolable- Someone who cannot be comforted
14. Accost- Address and speak to someone who doesn't want to be spoken to
15. Bewildered -Confused
16. Providential -Lucky because it occurs just at the right time
17. Haphazard -Random, Unplanned
18. Vestibule -An entrance hall
19. Ransack- To search a place thoroughly, burgle
20. Chateau- A castle or large country house in France
21. Twirling- Turning round and round
22. Intricate -Complex
23. Proposition- Problem or proposal
24. Hustling- Acting quickly without time to consider things
25. Plodder- A person who works slowly with determination, but who lacks imagination
26. Razor-edge- Thinking too much of oneself
27. Dismally    -Sadly
28. Absurdity- A delicately balanced situation
29. Egotism- Something which makes no sense
30. Submerged- Covered in water
31. Fury- Anger
32. Protracted- Extended
33. Deference- Respect
34. Mottled-   Marked with spots of different colour
35. Smouldering-Suppressed not expressed
36. Intimidating- Threatening
37. Lethal-   Deadly
38. Futile - Useless
39. Ingratiated- Gaining favour by saying pleasing words to people in power
40. Animosity- Hatred

_{*Contribution by Naman Savani} 

The Power of a Plate of Rice by Ifeoma Okoye - Leadership Skills

 

Leadership Elements

Conclusion 

In “The Power of a Plate of Rice,” Cheta Adu’s quiet courage and moral clarity show that real leadership grows from dignity, empathy and the willingness to act justly—even under pressure.

Questions from Listening Skills

 

       

Short answer type questions 

1.       How is listening different from hearing? 

2.      Why is it important to listen? 

3.      Do you often find it difficult to listen properly? 

4.      How can you overcome this difficulty? 

5.      Why is it important to listen to our customers and clients? 

6.      How does listening help in developing good relations with people? 

7.      How is listening and understanding from another person’s point of view important for a manager?

8.     It is important to listen to every employee in the organisation, including those at the bottom of the hierarchy. Why? 

9.      Why does the elderly gentleman rush to the general merchant’s store? 

10.  What is interesting about the beggar?

11.   Why does Mr. Kishore speak to Deep Chand? 

12.  What do people imagine about Seth Govind Ram? 

13.  Who or what really breaks the bank?

Case study OR Real Life Experience

In a paragraph of 150 words write about an instance, when somebody did not listen to you and its consequence, or when you did not listen well and its consequence.

Proverbs on listening skills

·         Listening is the beginning of understanding … Wisdom is the reward of a lifetime of listening.

·         Listening requires more intelligence than speaking.

·         To listen, well is as powerful, a means of influence as to talk well, and is as essential to all true conversation.

·         Talk becomes an argument when one person stops listening.

·         Listening looks easy, but it is not simple. Every head is a world.

·         Who speak sows; who listens reaps.

·         Eat what is cooked; listen to what I said.

·         Listen 100 times; ponder 1000 times; speak once.

·         From listening comes wisdom, and from speaking, repentance.

·         The wise man has long years and a short tongue.

Questions from the story The boy who broke the bank

1. Who wrote the story, “ The boy who broke the bank”?

    Ruskin Bond

2. Who is the boy who broke the bank?

    Nathu

3. What is the name of the son of a washer man?

    Sitaram

4. Whom did Nathu speak about his issue?

    Sitaram

5.  What was Nathu’s matter of concern?

    His salary was not been paid for a month/ He did not receive his regular pay

6. Whom did Sitaram tell about Nathu’s plight?

    Mrs. Srivastava

7. Name the tree mentioned in the story?

    Tamarind Tree

8. Mention the climate as stated in the story?

    Hot 

9. Who were the two female friends talking to each other as mentioned in the story?

    Mrs. Srivastava and Mrs. Bhushan

10. Where was Mr. Bhushan? 

    In front of Kamal Kishor's Photographic shop

11. What does Sitaram tell Mrs. Srivastava?

    That he knows a sweeper boy, working with a bank, they aren't giving his pay and 

    thus wants to leave

12. What is interesting about the beggar?

        Ganpat, the beggar has crooked leg. All were astonished to see leaping his feet 

        and running

13.  How does the rumour spread from the photographer's store?

    That the bank has collapsed

14. What really breaks the bank?

    The rumour that spread like wildfire

15. Where was Seth Govind Ram holidaying?

    Kashmir

16. Who said to whom " the bird has flown away"?

    Elderly gentleman to Deep Chand

17. Why was the gentleman unwilling to believe that the owner of the bank was holidaying?

    Since they came to know that the bank has collapsed they started assuming he has left 

    the town

    

18. What was the reason that certain employs were not paid?

    The Cashier was sick and on leave

19. “Goondas, Hooligans! May they suffer a thousand ills.”-Who said this?

    Nathu

20. Where was Nathu working?

    In Pipalnagar Bank

21. Why was Sitaram glad after talking to Mrs. Shrivastava?

    He felt glad that he had been of service to both- a customer and his friend, Nathu.

    

22. Who informed Nathu that the bank has collapsed?

    Sitaram

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