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1. cristallised my self-knowledge
2. dramatized my commitment goals
3. eliminated the credibility robbers in my speech patterns
4. my body language will speak volumes
5. the gesture that says subliminally: Stop
6. Er. Joe, I'm sorry, but would you-er-kind of mind if I-er-added something?
7. Let's get down to counteracting our stereotypes
8. power-robbing appearance mistakes
9. investing in my own image
10. breeze into the office
11. inner ring of confidence
12. the scary thing is
13. knocking assertiveness training
14. package ourselves as the self-projectionists advocate
15. a race of all-American clones
16. bouts of moodiness
17. Do you mind my crooked teeth?
18. to splutter German through all the metalwork
19. American misses know that confidence is engendered through a flashing smile
20. no reservations about writing a «Dear Boss» letter
21. to increase value and visibility
22. stick in their throat
G. Pat Ashworth was reporting Lisa Ford's seminar. Divide the phrases in Exercise E into two groups, according to whether Pat Ashworth is voicing her own opinion in using these phrases or reporting Lisa Ford's words.
H. Now choose the best answer to the following questions:
1. What is the writer's view of Lisa Ford?
A. She admires her self-presentation.
B. She likes the way she is dressed.
C. She sees her as a stereotype.
D. She would like to see beyond the image.
2. The purpose of the seminar is to
A. improve women's body language.
B. eliminate irritating mannerisms.
C. train women how to interrupt.
D. teach the art of self-presentation.
3. The best way to handle interruptions is to
A. go on talking as if nothing had happened.
B. stop and listen to what the person interrupting has to say.
C. raise your hand forcefully in the air.
D. acknowledge the interruption and carry on talking.
4. What does the writer think about the seminar?
A. She learned a number of new practical skills.
B. She discovered that she would benefit from adopting a more positive approach to work.
C. She disapproves of the approach put forward.
D. She felt she had wasted her time by attending.
