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tonico (here)

English translation: assertive

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Italian term or phrase:tonico (in rif. all'atteggiamento da tenere in un colloquio di lavoro)
English translation:assertive
Entered by: Adele Oliveri

08:30 Oct 10, 2007
Italian to English translations [PRO]
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Italian term or phrase: tonico (here)
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.
maryrose
Local time: 21:35
assertive
Explanation:
check: http://www.garzantilinguistica.it/interna_eng.html?dizionari...
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Adele Oliveri
Italy
Local time: 14:05
Grading 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.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +6dynamic/upbeat
CMJ_Trans (X)
4 +3lively/energetic
Grey Drane (X)
4 +1be firm ....
garrett higgins
4decisive
Colin Ryan (X)
4assertive
Adele Oliveri
3proactive
Amphyon


  

Answers


5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
decisive


Explanation:
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...

Colin Ryan (X)
Local time: 14:05
Native speaker of: English
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
lively/energetic


Explanation:
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.

Grey Drane (X)
United States
Local time: 08:05
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  hirselina
3 mins
agree  Chiara Righele: agree - BTW: tonico is not the best word one could use in Italian IMO...
10 mins
agree  Alessandra Renna
4 hrs
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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
assertive


Explanation:
check: http://www.garzantilinguistica.it/interna_eng.html?dizionari...

Adele Oliveri
Italy
Local time: 14:05
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading 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.
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14 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +6
dynamic/upbeat


Explanation:
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

CMJ_Trans (X)
Local time: 14:05
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Chiara Righele: I like this one too
5 mins
agree  Grey Drane (X): yeah, these are good options, too.
7 mins
agree  irenef: dynamic
28 mins
agree  Valentina Del Maestro: agree
51 mins
agree  Christina Townsend: Both good, I like upbeat!
1 hr
agree  Alessandra Renna
4 hrs
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43 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
proactive


Explanation:
...is another option

Amphyon
Italy
Local time: 14:05
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
be firm ....


Explanation:
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.


    Reference: http://www.askmen.com/money/successful/success5.html
garrett higgins
Local time: 13:05
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Stefania Merola
7 hrs
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