English Glossary — इस किताब में इस्तेमाल हुए महत्वपूर्ण शब्द • उच्चारण और गहरे अर्थ के साथ
Hangover
हैंग-ओ-वर
बहुत शराब पीने के अगले दिन सिरदर्द/बेचैनी
The unpleasant feeling the morning after drinking too much alcohol.
Rule 67: Nobody wants to hear about your hangover.
Carnation
कार-नेय-शन
एक आम, सस्ता फूल
A common flower, often considered unromantic as a romantic gift.
Rule 2: No woman over 17 has ever been thrilled by carnations.
Gardenia
गार-डी-नि-या
एक सुगंधित, सफेद फूल — रोमांटिक उपहार
A fragrant white flower, considered a thoughtful, romantic gift.
Rule 10: When in doubt: Gardenias.
Fraught
फ्रॉट
परेशानियों और तनाव से भरा
Filled with stress, anxiety, or difficulty.
Rule 8: Love triangles with law enforcement are the most fraught.
Bacchanal
बक-अ-नल
शराब और मस्ती की जंगली पार्टी
A wild party involving excessive drinking — from Bacchus, Roman god of wine.
Rule 111: Before your Saint Patrick's Day bacchanal...
Buyback
बाय-बैक
बार में bartender द्वारा मुफ्त दी गई ड्रिंक
A free drink given by a bartender as reward for being a good customer.
Rule 113: Don't ask for a buyback.
Craft Cocktail
क्राफ्ट कॉक-टेल
विशेष सामग्री से बना artisanal cocktail
An artisanal drink made with carefully selected ingredients.
Rule 89: At a place that serves craft cocktails...
Hot Toddy
हॉट टॉ-डी
गर्म पानी, शहद, नींबू और whiskey का पेय
A warm drink with whiskey, honey, lemon, hot water — good for cold nights.
Rule 79: Cold night? Hot toddy.
Braggadocio
ब्रैग-अ-डो-शो
खुद की झूठी और बढ़-चढ़कर तारीफ करना
Boastful, arrogant behavior; excessive self-promotion.
Rule 279: Tread between braggadocio and self-deprecation.
Self-deprecation
सेल्फ-डेप-रि-के-शन
खुद को ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा छोटा बताना
The act of belittling or undervaluing yourself, often excessively.
Rule 279: Balance between braggadocio and self-deprecation.
Résumé
रेज़-यू-मे
नौकरी के लिए बायोडाटा / CV
A document summarizing your education, experience, and skills for job applications.
Rule 275: Carry your résumé even if they already have it.
Canoodling
कु-नू-डलिंग
सार्वजनिक रूप से प्यार-लड़ाई करना
Public displays of affection — cuddling, kissing in public.
Rule 307: No canoodling at the office.
Luddite
लड-आइट
नई तकनीक का विरोध करने वाला
Someone who opposes or refuses to use new technology.
Rule 510: Luddites never prosper. Adapt or perish.
Moseying
मो-ज़ी-इंग
बहुत धीमे और बिना ज़रूरत के घूमते रहना
Walking very slowly and aimlessly, without purpose.
Rule 368: No moseying.
Sprezzatura
स्प्रेट्-सा-तू-रा
Italian: जानबूझकर effortless दिखना
Italian Renaissance concept: skillful negligence — hiding effort behind apparent ease.
Rule 420: The best way to look effortless is to work hard at it.
Halo Effect
हेलो इफेक्ट
पहले impression से सब judge करना
Psychological bias where one positive trait influences our overall judgment of a person.
Related to Rule 421: People judge you by your clothes.
Diminishing Returns
डिमिनिशिंग रिटर्न्स
हर अतिरिक्त unit का घटता फायदा
Economic principle: each additional unit of something adds less benefit than the last.
Rule 71: $20 to $40 whiskey difference vs $40 to $300.
Broiling
ब्रॉय-लिंग
ऊपर से तेज़ गर्मी देकर भूनना
Cooking method using direct high heat from above in an oven.
Rule 120: Broiling is a great and fast way to cook.
Marinade
मेर-इ-नेड
खाने को स्वादिष्ट बनाने का मसालेदार तरल
Seasoned liquid used to soak and flavor meat before cooking.
Rule 118: Never use the marinade to baste the meat.
Cast Iron
कास्ट आय-अर्न
भारी लोहे का बेहतरीन cooking बर्तन
Heavy, durable iron pan — excellent for searing and high-heat cooking.
Rule 123: A cast-iron pan is not a nonstick pan.
Prix Fixe
प्री फिक्स
एक निश्चित कीमत का पूरा भोजन
Set menu at a fixed price, usually multiple courses. French: 'fixed price'.
Rule 263: The prix fixe menu will involve a crappy dessert.
Charcuterie
शार-कू-टरी
ठीक किए गए मांस की सजावटी प्लेट
A board of cured meats, cheeses, and accompaniments — popular party food.
Rule 186: Assembling charcuterie is cooking, too.
Maillard Reaction
मेलार्ड रिएक्शन
खाना brown होने पर बनने वाले flavor compounds
Chemical reaction between amino acids and sugars when food browns — creates complex flavors.
Related to Rule 128: Brown is good.
Posture
पॉस-चर
खड़े होने, बैठने का तरीका; body language
How you hold your body — proper posture signals confidence and self-respect.
Rule 425: Your posture is half the investment in a new suit.
Cobbler
कॉब-लर
जूते बनाने और मरम्मत करने वाला
A craftsperson who makes and repairs shoes.
Rule 436: A great cobbler is the closest thing to a good wizard.
Innuendo
इन-यू-एन-डो
अप्रत्यक्ष, व्यंग्यात्मक संकेत
An indirect reference, often of a suggestive nature.
Rule 35: A man over 30 should not make innuendoes about 69.
Swipe Right/Left
स्वाइप राइट/लेफ्ट
Dating app में पसंद/नापसंद करना
On Tinder/dating apps: right = like, left = pass.
Rule 18-19: Swipe right, swipe left...
Coaster
कोस-टर
मेज़ पर गिलास रखने की गोल तश्तरी
A disc placed under a glass to protect the table from water stains.
Rule 790: Water stains: use coasters.
Snooze Button
स्नूज़ बट-न
Alarm को कुछ देर के लिए टालने का बटन
Button that delays an alarm for a few minutes so you can sleep longer.
Rule 831: One hit: Fine. Three or more: Dick.
Tip / Gratuity
टिप / ग्रेच्युटी
सेवा के लिए दिया जाने वाला अतिरिक्त पैसा
Extra money given to waiters, bartenders etc. as appreciation for service.
Rule 220: Tip minimum 20% in a ritzy restaurant.
Conference Call
कॉन-फ्रेंस कॉल
कई लोगों के बीच एक साथ phone/video meeting
A telephone or video meeting with multiple participants simultaneously.
Rule 302: Be the first person on the conference call.
Binge-watch
बिंज-वॉच
TV show के कई episodes एक साथ देखना
Watching multiple episodes of a show in one continuous sitting.
Rule 712: Binge-watching a show by yourself is doing something.
Moisturizer
मॉइस-चर-आइज़र
त्वचा को नम और मुलायम रखने वाली cream
Lotion applied to skin to keep it hydrated and prevent dryness.
Rule 725: There is no shame in moisturizer.
Manicure
मेन-इ-क्यूर
हाथों और नाखूनों की professional देखभाल
Professional treatment for hands and nails — cleaning, shaping.
Rule 731: If you get a manicure, it shouldn't look like you got one.
LinkedIn
लिंक्ड-इन
Professional networking की website/app
Professional social network used for career building and job searching.
Rule 300: Always accept the former intern's LinkedIn request.
Weak Ties
वीक टाइज़
Acquaintances जो opportunity लाते हैं
Sociologist Granovetter's theory: acquaintances (not close friends) provide most opportunities.
Rule 297: Get to know the garage attendant and security guard.
Servant Leadership
सर्वेंट लीडरशिप
पहले serve करने वाला leadership style
Robert Greenleaf's leadership model: the best leaders prioritize serving their team.
Rule 324-333: How to be a good boss.
Default Mode Network
डिफॉल्ट मोड नेटवर्क
दिमाग का वो हिस्सा जो rest में active होता है
Brain network active during rest — associated with creativity, empathy, self-reflection.
Rule 712: Rest is productive.
Sprezzatura
स्प्रेट्-सा-तू-रा
Effortlessly elegant दिखने की कला
Italian concept of making skill look effortless through intense behind-the-scenes preparation.
Rule 420: The best way to look effortless is to work hard.
Buyback
बाय-बैक
बार में मुफ्त मिलने वाली ड्रिंक
Free drink given by bartender as a reward for loyal patronage.
Rule 113-114: Earn it, don't ask for it.
Aperitif
अपेरि-टीफ
खाने से पहले पी जाने वाली शराब
An alcoholic drink served before a meal to stimulate appetite. French origin.
Related to dining culture in Chapter 3.
Sous Vide
सू वीड
पानी में sealed bag में धीमे पकाने की technique
French cooking method: food sealed in bags cooked in precisely controlled water temperature.
Rule 192: Sous vide is for having more time to talk to guests.
Chervil
शेर-विल
एक underrated जड़ी-बूटी
A delicate herb with mild anise flavor — underused in cooking.
Rule 145: Chervil is underrated — as an herb and as a first name.
Soul Patch
सोल पैच
ठोड़ी के नीचे छोटी-सी दाढ़ी
Small patch of facial hair grown below the lower lip — generally unpopular.
Rule 56-66: Soul patches are almost never attractive.
Aphrodisiac
एफ्रो-डी-ज़ी-एक
यौन इच्छा जगाने वाली चीज़
Something that increases sexual attraction or desire.
Rule 56-66: Holding a baby with confidence is an aphrodisiac.
Sprezzatura
स्प्रेट्-सा-तू-रा
Effortless elegance behind hidden effort
The Italian Renaissance art of making difficult things appear natural and easy.
Rule 420 essence.