Most of Us Get a Dirty Look Every So Often

question 67

Multiple Choice

Most of us get a dirty look every so often, and we usually don't think much of it. But in many places around the world, "the evil eye" is taken very seriously and requires special action to avoid harm-or even death. Simply put, the evil eye is a look given by someone that is said to convey the power of a magical curse and cause some type of misfortune for another person. According to tradition, babies and children are most susceptible to harm from the evil eye. In many countries, including Greece, Romania, and India, praising a child publicly can invite the attention of the evil eye. In order to ward off the evil eye, parents of thoughtlessly praised children may ask the person who gave the compliment to spit in the child's face! In this way, the child's status is reduced, thus eliminating the need to give the child the evil eye. The best way to deal with the evil eye is to avoid it altogether. Since that's not always possible, lucky charms and amulets-often blue to symbolize heaven or godliness-can be worn. Whatever the truth regarding the evil eye, these charms should be worn at all times. After all, they're beautiful and can act as a great conversation starter!
Which of the following best rephrases the topic of the passage?

• A)Why the evil eye is so prevalent in certain countries
• B)A definition and explanation of the evil eye
• C)Scientific data refuting the existence of the evil eye
• D)Children's response to being cast with the evil eye

Grasp the concept of task maturity and its relationship with employee productivity.

Identify the benefits and drawbacks of procrastination.

Understand the importance of setting priorities and goal setting in personal and professional development.

Recognize the role and limitations of employee assistance programs (EAPs) in addressing personal issues affecting work performance.

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Definitions:

Buildup of Resistance

The gradual increase in opposition or pushback against a particular idea, change, or directive.

Sense of Continuity

The perception or belief in the ongoing, uninterrupted existence or operation of something.

Sacrifices

The act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy.

Outsourced

The practice of having certain job functions or tasks performed by external parties or contractors instead of in-house personnel.