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Every language has its own unique idiosyncrasies that make it stand out from others, and one of the ways this is most readily apparent is with idioms. On the other hand, not getting involved in situations that may not concern you may lead you to miss out on valuable opportunities to help others make a difference in the world. You might also feel left out if you aren’t in the know of these situations. Pros In short, it could be translated as having the same meaning of “I mind my own business” or ‘’it’s none of my business’’, but in a broader sense, it’s usually used to enhance the fact that you are not the one to judge someone else’s actions, even when you don’t necessarily agree with them. As if the mess someone else has found himself in, is not your mess to worry about, and the people taking part in that mess are not the ones you can control. Not My Circus Not My Monkeys Origin

You are not only right but also describe a common problems of all HR beginners in short yet precise way. And you are also right about fact that this is a lesson which lasts for rest of your career. Why? Because people will never stop passing their monkeys. There’s an English idiom that carries the same meaning as this phrase, and it uses the same construction, but it’s not quite as cute: “Not my job, not my problem.” Basically, you could use this idiom when responding to something that is simply not your responsibility. Where a man is in a hurry, the devil is happy’’. This one is to remind you to take things slowly and carefully. Recently, you could also hear the no-negation version of the proverb, saying: ‘’My circus, my monkeys’’, meaning that you are the only one who has to worry about it, or that you should take the responsibility for certain actions. Other Famous Polish Proverbs

Not My Circus Not My Monkeys Origin

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Yes, all QR codes you created with this QR generator are free and can be used for whatever you want. The other light bulb moment came much later after discovering Jim Collins and his excellent book Good to Great. Motivation is a much used term and as leaders we are often charged with ‘motivating’ our people. So much so that the challenge of motivating a team, especially during difficult times can seem like an impossible task. Here’s a 1999 reprint of the 1974 article about other people’s monkeys… https://hbr.org/1999/11/management-time-whos-got-the-monkey We do not save or reuse your data in any form. We cache your qr code image files for 24h on our server to optimize the performance of QRCode Monkey. In the end, it is up to the individual to decide what’s best for them. Not My Circus Not My Monkeys MemesI don’t disagree, but I do offer a note of caution here for HR people. One of the major factors in HR losing their focus over recent years in its desire to be more strategic is the attempted move to say that everything is “line manager” responsibility. Some of those monkeys ARE yours and you need to step up and take responsibility. Make your brand instantly recognizable as your company logo becomes the center of attention on your QR Code. This can also help you avoid getting tangled up in another situation. For example, if someone you know gets into a fight, you might think “Not my circus, not my monkeys” to avoid getting caught up in their altercation. This phrase gained popularity on the internet after a post on Reddit titled “Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys” received attention. In the post, the writer, who works as a server at a restaurant, talks about a scenario wherein he was asked to bring a bottle of ranch to a table he wasn’t attending to. Who digs holes underneath someone else, will fall into them himself’’. Now this is a sorry translation but it means to refrain from wishing anyone else wrong.

The key to this idiom is that pears grow on pear trees, not willow trees. Therefore, if someone gives you pears on a willow, something is afoot! A context in which you could possibly use this idiom is if someone is promising something they can’t or won’t deliver. Scammers are often guilty of offering pears on a willow. 9. Nudne jak flaki z olejem Imagine you are having dinner with your close, Polish friend. He goes on and on how his brother’s family is behaving not up to his standards, how his niece has decided to quit school and maybe how his nephew is not earning enough money and how all that doesn’t seem to worry his brother at all. He could conclude this talk with a ‘’Oh well, but it’s not my circus and not my monkeys’’ proverb. Or imagine that you were gossiping about a colleague at work, how she is leading her team wrongly. This too could be concluded with ‘’Oh well, it’s not my circus.’’ - as you can cut the proverb short and still it would be recognized among the Polish speakers. You could also stop the gossiping that someone else has started by saying: ‘’Oh, not my circus, I don’t want to know about it.’’ It isn’t clear whether there’s a reason Turkish is the language used in this idiom; any language that isn’t widely spoken in Poland would have served just fine. The saying has to do with being in a situation where you have no idea what’s happening around you or what people are talking about. Put a custom brand on your QR code. With QRCode Monkey it is very simple and straightforward to add a logo to your QR Code. The QR codes are still readable. Every QR code can have an error correction up to 30%. This means 30% of the QR code (excluding the corner elements) can be removed and the QR code is still working. We can put a logo image on the QR code that covers up to 30%. I’m not 100% clear on your comment, but I’m assuming you mean what if someone sees a problem/monkey as your monkey, rather than theirs that they are passing off? If so, only you really know if that is the case. If so, you have to become adept at explaining that whilst it might on the face of it look like yours, it is in fact not. This can be difficult if the person in question is as skilled a monkey passer as you!Saying “Not my circus, not my monkeys” is very useful in the above-mentioned situations. However, there are pros and cons to consider. Hector is worried that his boss's mismanagement is wasting money. His depression deepens as he anticipates only negative outcomes—the store is going to close, he won't get a raise—his constant bad mood affects his colleagues who are now irritated by him and not by the boss. Although he agreed, he forgot since it was a very busy evening. This resulted in the customer giving the server many derogatory remarks. Fortunately, he had an excellent response: he asked her to take out his mistake from his tip.” The diner realized that, technically, the server wasn’t responsible for their table. Yes we often thinks its best to ‘do it ourselves’ as you say. Tim Ferris in his book ‘the four hour working week’ really argues this point well. I know he is not everyone’s cup of tea, but his points about not doing stuff that is not reflective of your skills or value are quite pertinent. Thanks for the comment! Celene is worried that her partner's attitude at work is too flip and he will miss out on a promotion. She tries to make him dress and act more "like a contender" on the job. The more she makes suggestions, the more he finds her condescending and resists the suggestions.