Friday, June 12, 2015

aloof

aloof    [uh-Loof]

adjective.  distant, emotionally cold

"Park Geun-hye, the first female president of South Korea, and her government was not able to contain an outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).  Her image as an aloof leader has also been bolstered by her reluctance to face the news media. She held only two news conferences in two years."
"At your new job, you may be overwhelmed with new faces and names, but it’s essential to make a strong first impression. If you see an unfamiliar face, head over and say hello. This will show that you’re confident and approachable rather than aloof or shy."
"The heavy emphasis on Ms. Clinton’s personal story is part of a rebranding strategy to humanize a president candidate who sometimes comes across as chilly and aloof."

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