In-person
adjective
Translations
Arabic: شخصي (shakhṣī), حضوري (ḥuḍūrī)
Chinese (Mandarin): 面对面的 (miànduì miàn de), 亲自的 (qīnzì de)
French: en personne, physique
German: persönlich, vor Ort
Hindi: व्यक्तिगत (vyaktigat), आमने-सामने (āmne-sāmne)
Japanese: 対面の (taimen no), 直接の (chokusetsu no)
Korean: 대면의 (daemyeon-ui), 직접의 (jikjeop-ui)
Polish: osobisty, na żywo
Portuguese: presencial, em pessoa
Russian: личный (lichnyy), очный (ochny)
Spanish: en persona, presencial
Thai: ตัวต่อตัว (tūa dtàw tūa), ต่อหน้า (dtàw-nâa)
Turkish: yüz yüze, birebir
Vietnamese: trực tiếp, gặp mặt
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Definition/s
- Conducted or done face-to-face, rather than virtually or by other means.
Examples
- The job interview will be conducted in-person at our headquarters.
- Many students prefer in-person classes over virtual ones.
- After months of remote work, the team finally had an in-person gathering.
In person
adverb
Translations
Arabic: شخصيًا (shakhṣiyyan)
Chinese (Mandarin): 亲自 (qīnzì), 当面 (dāngmiàn)
French: en personne
German: persönlich
Hindi: व्यक्तिगत रूप से (vyaktigat rūp se)
Japanese: 直接 (chokusetsu ni), 対面で (taimen de)
Korean: 직접 (jikjeop), 대면으로 (daemyeon-euro)
Polish: osobiście
Portuguese: pessoalmente
Russian: лично (lichno)
Spanish: en persona
Thai: ด้วยตนเอง (dûay ton eng)
Turkish: bizzat, yüz yüze
Vietnamese: trực tiếp, tận mặt
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Definition/s
- Physically present, as opposed to appearing via video or written communication.
Examples
- She always prefers to deliver important news in person.
- Meeting the author in person was a dream come true for the fans.
- If you can’t submit the form online, please deliver it in person at the office.
What are Openers?
- Openers are conversation starters you will use to participate in a discussion. They come in three forms:
1. Open Questions
- Ask an open question and understand your conversation partners’s views.
- Make sure to ask follow ups, and remember: this is a conversation, not an interview!
2. Stories
- Tell a personal story. Something that has happened to you, or somebody you know.
- Or tell us about something that you have done or seen.
- Your conversation partners must then follow up with you or reciprocate with their own stories.
3. Opinions
- Share an opinion about something that the content has inspired.
- Respectfully identify any agreement or disagreement there is in the room.
What are Openers?
- Openers are conversation starters you will use to participate in a discussion. They come in three forms:
1. Open Questions
- Ask an open question and understand your conversation partners’s views.
- Make sure to ask follow ups, and remember: this is a conversation, not an interview!
2. Stories
- Tell a personal story. Something that has happened to you, or somebody you know.
- Or tell us about something that you have done or seen.
- Your conversation partners must then follow up with you or reciprocate with their own stories.
3. Opinions
- Share an opinion about something that the content has inspired.
- Respectfully identify any agreement or disagreement there is in the room.
The Skinny
You’ve been asked to brief a senior executive (the “boss”) on a key issue from a recent business news event. This person is busy and relies on you to give them insight, not headlines.
You have 60–90 seconds to deliver a concise, high-value update tailored to their concerns and communication preferences.
1. Read the boss profile carefully.
- Who are they?
- What do they care about?
- What do they not want to hear?
2. Stick to their focus.
- What part of the story matters most to them?
- Don’t explain everything—prioritise.
3. Use business English.
- Be clear, precise, and professional.
- Avoid informal or emotional language.
Two Papal Styles: Clerical vs. Pastoral
Not all popes lead the same way. Some focus more on rules and tradition, while others focus on care and connection. These two styles are often called clerical and pastoral.
Understanding the difference can help us see why Pope Francis felt so different from past leaders—and why some people loved his style while others disagreed with it.
Understanding the difference can help us see why Pope Francis felt so different from past leaders—and why some people loved his style while others disagreed with it.
🟣 Clerical Style
- Focuses on rules, tradition, and Church authority
- Speaks with clear, firm direction
- Keeps strong boundaries between Church leaders and members.
Example: A clerical pope might defend strict Church teachings on family or sacraments.
🟢 Pastoral Style
- Focuses on compassion, listening, and inclusion
- Tries to meet people where they are.
- Emphasises mercy over judgment.
Example: A pastoral pope might welcome divorced people or support migrants and the poor.
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