Concetti Chiave
- Optimistic refers to the belief in a positive outcome in uncertain situations, often contrasting with a pessimistic outlook.
- Examples illustrate optimism in workplace expectations and economic prospects, while pessimism is shown in personal views and writings.
- Beneficial describes something that positively contributes to a person, task, or goal, often improving outcomes despite initial challenges.
- The concept of fringe benefits highlights additional advantages beyond regular compensation, like extra perks associated with a job or relationship.
- Examples of fringe benefits include time off for teachers and practical advantages from personal relationships, such as access to services.
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Optimistic
To be optimistic means to believe that there will likely be a positive outcome to an unknown situation, or to have a positive outlook, generally believing the best about people and things.
Ex: Though many at the office are worried that the new construction will not be finished by opening day, I am optimistic that it will.
Ex: Whether or not you invest your money in a second home has much to do with whether you feel optimistic about the economic future.
To be pessimistic is to believe that there will likely be a negative outcome to an unknown variable, or to have a generally negative outlook on people and situations.
Ex: Pessimistic is the opposite of optimistic. At the end of his difficult life, Mark Twain grew very pessimistic. His writing, although retaining his signature humour, takes a decidedly darker tone in his later years.
Ex: I find that I am constantly having to ask my cousin to refrain from her pessimistic statements about family members when we go to visit her. She is becoming a very unhappy woman in her frustrations about money and work.
Beneficial
Beneficial means that something contributes to a goal, task, or person in a positive way. In order for something to be beneficial, it must be good for the person, task, or goal.
Ex: Even though the words were difficult to hear, I believe my final project was better for the changes made after hearing some beneficial criticism from my colleagues.
Ex: It is hard to believe that anything that tastes as bad as that medicine could be beneficial to the body, but I suppose I can trust my doctor anyway.
A fringe benefit is something that accompanies one's salary or wages, such as insurance or vacation time. The term is also used an an expression to mean something that is an extra advantage to something you already have, such as the benefits of being married to an electrician when you need wiring fixed.
Ex: A particular fringe benefit for my sister Susie, a school maths teacher, is having her summers off.
Ex: Being married to the university's head custodian gives me the fringe benefit of always getting back into my office if I forget my keys
Domande da interrogazione
- ¿Qué significa ser optimista según el texto?
- ¿Cómo se describe el término "beneficioso" en el texto?
- ¿Qué es un "beneficio adicional" según el texto?
Ser optimista significa creer que habrá un resultado positivo en una situación desconocida o tener una perspectiva positiva, generalmente creyendo lo mejor de las personas y las cosas.
Beneficioso se refiere a algo que contribuye de manera positiva a una meta, tarea o persona, siendo bueno para ellos.
Un beneficio adicional es algo que acompaña al salario o sueldo, como el seguro o el tiempo de vacaciones, y también se refiere a una ventaja extra que se tiene, como estar casado con un electricista cuando se necesita arreglar el cableado.
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