Annoying Workplace Behaviors: Busy Bragging

Business - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

8 $

Feb. 09 Mon , 08:00 USA

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Description

In this session, we will talk about “busy bragging” at work. You will learn what busy bragging means, why people do it, and how it affects coworkers. We will practice speaking about workplace behavior and sharing opinions politely. By the end, you will feel more confident talking about work culture and expressing your thoughts in English.

Session Activities

1: Have you met someone who always says they are busy?

2: Do you prefer a fast-paced job or a calm job?

3: Do you like listening to people talk about their work problems?

1: Your manager praises someone who always talks about overtime. How would you feel and why?

2: Someone says, “If you are not busy, you are lazy.” Do you agree? Why or why not?

3: Someone interrupts a meeting to talk about how tired they are. What should you do?

4: Your friend wants to busy brag in a job interview. What advice would you give them?

5: A coworker is genuinely tired but sounds like they are bragging. How would you show empathy?

6: Imagine you are a manager. How will you stop busy bragging?

7: A coworker always compares their workload with others. How would you react?

I’m swamped with work

I have too much work.

Work like a dog

Work very hard.

On my plate

Tasks I need to do.

I’m working around the clock.

I’m working all the time.