Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italiano term or phrase:
tonico (in rif. all'atteggiamento da tenere in un colloquio di lavoro)
Inglese translation:
assertive
Added to glossary by
Adele Oliveri
Oct 10, 2007 08:30
16 yrs ago
Italiano term
tonico (here)
Da Italiano a Inglese
Scienze sociali
Scienze sociali, Sociologia, Etica ecc.
From hints on how to behave in a job interview:
Sii tonico; è importante una stretta di mano energica.
My only knowledge of tonico was in the sense of being fit, so I can't quite put my finger on this meaning.
Thanks.
Sii tonico; è importante una stretta di mano energica.
My only knowledge of tonico was in the sense of being fit, so I can't quite put my finger on this meaning.
Thanks.
Proposed translations
(Inglese)
| 4 | assertive |
Adele Oliveri
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| 3 +6 | dynamic/upbeat |
CMJ_Trans (X)
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| 4 +3 | lively/energetic |
Grey Drane (X)
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| 4 +1 | be firm .... |
garrett higgins
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| 4 | decisive |
Colin Ryan (X)
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| 3 | proactive |
Amphyon
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Change log
Oct 11, 2007 12:21: Adele Oliveri Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
7 min
Adele Oliveri
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Comment: "I was really spoilt for choice here, and although this option may stray a little from the real meaning, I think it goes best in the context. Many thanks to everyone."
5 min
decisive
They're talking about having a firm handshake, so I reckon they mean "be decisive". No nonsense, show 'em you're not a limp-wristed wimp...
+3
6 min
lively/energetic
I would imagine that the clue is in the description of the handshake. Since "tonico" means healthy/in shape, I would say something like "lively" or "energetic" would work.
If you use "energetic" for "tonico", you could use "firm" to describe the handshake.
If you use "energetic" for "tonico", you could use "firm" to describe the handshake.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
hirselina
3 min
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| agree |
Chiara Righele
: agree - BTW: tonico is not the best word one could use in Italian IMO...
10 min
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| agree |
Alessandra Renna
4 ore
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+6
14 min
dynamic/upbeat
don't be timid
come over confident
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Note added at 20 mins (2007-10-10 08:51:14 GMT)
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project confidence and self-assurance
come over confident
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Note added at 20 mins (2007-10-10 08:51:14 GMT)
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project confidence and self-assurance
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Chiara Righele
: I like this one too
5 min
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| agree |
Grey Drane (X)
: yeah, these are good options, too.
7 min
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| agree |
irenef
: dynamic
28 min
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| agree |
Valentina Del Maestro
: agree
51 min
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| agree |
Christina Townsend
: Both good, I like upbeat!
1 ora
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| agree |
Alessandra Renna
4 ore
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43 min
proactive
...is another option
+1
2 ore
be firm ....
A soft handshake demonstrates weakness, lack of confidence, lack of interest, and lack of masculinity. These are obviously the opposites of power and strength, important attributes in respected and successful people. I would suggest that if you do have a weak handshake, firm it up.
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