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" This chipper phrase is a great way to start your day. It's appropriate for use up until the early afternoon. Just like in English, you can say the whole phrase for "good morning" or use the shortened form, "zǎo," for "morning!"  This phrase is pronounced roughly "tzow shong how." The first and last syllables rhyme with "plow." The middle syllable rhymes with "wrong." If you just want to say "zǎo," be sure to emphasize the slight t sound at the beginning of the word. The pronunciation is "tzow," not "zow." In Chinese, this phrase is written "早上好." " From about noon until the sun starts going down, you can use this cheerful phrase.  This phrase is pronounced "Shah-oo how." The first syllable rhymes with "raw." The tones of the syllables descends, like this: "shahoohow." In Chinese, this phrase is written "下午好."  Note that "xià wǔ hǎo" is seldom used in Taiwan — there, "wǔ'ān" ("午安") is more common. "Wǔ'ān" is pronounced "ooh-on." The "on" is said higher-pitched than the "ooh," like this: "oohon." " This phrase is appropriate during very late afternoon and the twilight hours.  This phrase is pronounced "wun-shong how." The first syllable rhymes with "ton." The n in this syllable is very light — almost silent. Emphasize the second syllable by putting extra stress on it, like this: "wunSHONGhow." In Chinese, this phrase is written "晚上好." " Use this phrase to great someone when it's dark out. Alternatively, use it when you're going to bed for the night.  This phrase is pronounced "wun-on." Here, again, the second syllable receives the stress and is pronounced in a higher tone, like this: "wunON." In Chinese, this phrase is written "晚安."

summary: Use "zǎo shang hǎo" or just "zǎo" for "good morning. Use "xià wǔ hǎo" for "good afternoon. Use "wǎn shàng hǎo" to say "good evening. Use "wǎn'ān" to say "good night.


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It's one thing to snag a job as a cosmetologist, and another to be truly excellent in your career. If you want to be a great cosmetologist, then you have to put in the hours to learn how to work with different hair and skin types. But it takes more than that. Here are some other skills you'll have to develop as you move forward in your profession:  Stellar communication skills. If you want your clients to be happy, then you have to be able to talk to them about what vision they have for their hair and skin and to know how to give them what they want (within reason). Great social skills. This is different from being able to talk to a client about what hairstyle she wants. You'll often have to spend more than an hour working with each client, and you'll need to know how to make small talk, make your clients feel comfortable, and even how to make them laugh. If you want your clients to keep coming back to you, you have to know how to socialize with them. Business and financial experience. This is crucial to have, especially if you are or are thinking about being self-employed. Artistic skills and ability. The more hours you put in, the better sense you'll have about what will and won't work for all of your client. Ability to multi-task. You will have to work with many clients in one day and will often have to use a variety of skills at any given point. If you want to succeed in your profession, then you have to keep your skills up to date and to be aware of current trends in your industry. What's popular in hair and makeup today is very different than what was popular ten -- or even five -- years ago, so it's important to know how to give your clients exactly what they want in this day and age. Here are some ways to keep your skills as current as possible:  Attend trend shows Enroll in continuing education classes Subscribe to popular style magazines Read style blogs Without your clients, your career won't add up to much. If you want to be a great cosmetologist, then you have to develop a loyal and growing client base and make sure that the people who see you want to see you again -- and again. To develop a strong base, you need to know how to talk to your clients, make them feel at home, and to let them know how much you value your business.  Whenever you finish with a client, you have to encourage him or her to book his or her next appointment. Say, "If you want to keep up that new haircut, you'll have to come back in one month. Make sure you book an appointment." Ask for referrals. Your clients can also send their friends and acquaintances your way, often for a discount. This is another way to grow your client base. Make your clients feel important. Remember the names of their kids or husbands and ask about them the next time you see them. Show them that you don't just see dollar signs when they sit in your chair. Once you've gained enough experience working for someone else, you can consider opening up your own salon or beauty establishment. It'll be much easier if you build a strong client base first so you know you'll have clients in your new business, and it'll also help to make connections with other cosmetologists that you can potentially hire for your business. Though having your own business will be more work, you will reap more rewards if you succeed. You can also consider moving up to a managerial position at a beauty salon or a spa. This will also give you a pay bump and less hands-on work.

summary: Develop the skills you need to be a great cosmetologist. Keep your skills current. Develop a strong client base. Expand your business.


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Be reliable and keep a good job so other people will be able to rely on you. Make yourself available and be a good role model for the other male members of your family. Teach them what you know and learn as much as you can about them. Sometimes, what gets called "macho" is really just a guy compensating for a lack of confidence in himself and his ability to care for those around him. Guys who can't keep their own household together have to lash out at other guys, brag to everyone around them about how great they are, to keep up the status-quo. If you really do provide for your family, keep a good job, and make your partner happy, there's no need to compensate with faux-machismo. A macho guy is a confident guy with friends, strangers, and coworkers. People should notice when you walk in a room. Sit up straight, walk with good posture, and look people in the eye directly. Speak clearly and loudly and with conviction that the things you say are trustworthy, correct, and worth listening to. A macho guy lets his presence be known physically and vocally, but without trying actively to intimidate others. There's a difference between being macho and being a jerk. Don't insult people to tear them down and hold yourself up. If you like to get into trash-talk sessions with your friends, draw the line somewhere. Macho guys will often cultivate a mysterious presence that acts like a magnet for people, especially women. If people think you're a man with secrets, a man who has something to say, they'll gravitate toward you and become interested. It's part sex appeal, part charisma, and part machismo.   Be quiet. Be a good listener, and don't speak unless it's absolutely necessary. It's hard to be macho when your mouth never stops moving.  Be serious. Mysterious macho guys aren't usually goofballs. Think of the grave seriousness of veterans and old sea captains.  Be sensual. Understand the loving arts of massage and pleasure. Be a sexual Olympian.
summary: Provide for your family. Carry yourself with a macho swagger. Make people come to you.