That's Not My Monkey (Usborne Touchy-Feely Books)

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You can also use this phrase to avoid involving yourself in a situation. For example, suppose you see two people fighting on the street. In that case, you might say, “not my circus, not my monkeys,” to avoid involving yourself in their altercation. He replied, “Yeah! So, you know exactly how much this matters to me right now!” What Are the Possible Pros and Cons? That's Not My Monkey. The narrator's patience and determination to find the right monkey is a existential quest for being/Dasein. Monkeys are societal responsibilities that are flung about incessantly with haste and disregard. It is crucial to not accept every monkey that They (mainstream popular culture) fling at you, and it is laudable that this book highlights the importance of patient discernment and the unique fate of MY monkey.

One situation that I remember is when I worked at a busy Italian restaurant. One of the cooks got into an argument with the dishwasher, which turned into a full-blown shouting match. It was honestly entertaining to watch, but I had to keep my head down and focus on my work. I didn’t want the aftereffects of involving myself in their drama at the time. The “not my circus, not my monkeys” saying is believed to have originated in Poland. It is believed to be a direct English translation of a popular Polish proverb that goes, “Nie moje krowy, nie moje konie.” However, this Polish proverb talks about cows instead of monkeys. As noted above, this saying is a simple way of letting someone know that you’re not concerned about their issues. Here are some examples of how you can use the saying in your conversations. Those with the fewest monkeys are calm, collected and they are always ready with a smart offence. Without monkeys biting and clawing on their shoulder, you can relax and keep stress low. Those people are destined for upper management. The delegate with efficiency and authority. No one questions the monkeys they pass along. They have much bigger and fiercer monkeys to deal with, which are talked about often but are never seen. I was a server for a few years, and one of my favorite sayings was, “Not my circus, not my monkeys.” It’s a great way to detach yourself from the drama that goes with restaurant life. I’ve used it to describe everything from customers angry about their food to co-workers gossiping about each other.If you speak English in your daily conversations, you must have heard the saying: “Not my circus, not my monkeys.” Unfortunately, many people use this saying loosely in their conversations without knowing what it actually means. If you’re one of these people, this article explains the “not my circus, not my monkeys” meaning and origin. “Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys” Meaning and Origin

Goods that by reason of their nature, cannot be returned - (Items such as underwear, where the 'hygiene patch' has been removed, or cosmetics where the seal has been broken). Applicability of cancellation rights: Legal rights of cancellation under the Distance Selling Regulations available for UK or EU consumers do not apply to certain products and services. This is so like the frustration of depressed people who devote their energy to thinking and talking over problems over which they have no control. They are trying to be the ringmaster in someone else's circus. For example: When asked whether she would involve the state’s law enforcement agents in the operation, the governor replied, “Not my circus, not my monkeys.”

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He adds that it’s your responsibility, as an employer, to let your employees know that they should do what you hired them to do, even without seeking advice from their superiors, unless they feel completely cornered by the situation. Gibbs argues that this freedom creates an honest support structure in an organization and empowers employees to become more productive in their roles. I feel that this book, while demonstrably for babies, is really a moral tale for our time. It charts the universal journey in search of that which is real, and encourages its young readers to actively distinguish tangible differences between that which is offered and that which is really desired or needed. It is teaches the virtues of loyalty and perseverance, as you do not just give up and settle for the third or fourth not-my-monkey that comes along. This is not intended to be a full statement of all your rights under the Distance Selling Regulations. Full details of your rights under the Distance Selling Regulations are available in the UK from your local Citizens' Advice Bureau or your Local Authority's Trading Standards Office. 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. On the other hand, by not getting involved in situations that do not concern you, you can miss out on valuable opportunities to help others or make a difference in the world. You may also feel isolated or left out if you do not become involved in certain situations. In the end, it is up to everyone to decide whether this approach is right for them. Pros

I told her I was deeply sorry and that this was unacceptable from a veteran server like me. I demanded she take whatever amount the transgression merited out of my tip.” 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.’’The Polish proverb ‘’ Nie mój cyrk, nie moje małpy translates to "Not my circus, not my monkeys ’ ’,it is difficult to find its English equivalent.

It’s better to hold a sparrow in the hand than to have a pigeon on the roof.’’ This would mean that it’s better to hold on to something safe (something you can obtain easily), than just to wish for something uncertain. This translates literally as in ‘’to push someone into a bottle’’, but its English equivalent is ‘’to pull someone’s leg.’’ You can apply the saying “ not my circus, not my monkeys” in many everyday scenarios like those below. A loose translation of this Polish proverb goes, “It’s not my cows, it’s not my horses.” The proverb is believed to have been used traditionally by Polish cattle farmers to describe themselves as not responsible for taking care of animals on their properties.As a sales coach, I spend time with quite a few people who have big monkey collections. They have accepted that their prospects and clients’ problems are actually theirs. Unfortunately, these monkey collections have some predictable consequences. From the above examples, it’s clear that this saying can be used to express various attitudes. For instance, you can use it to express your uncaring attitude by showing someone that you’re not concerned about a situation. Also, you can use it to show your defiance in a fancy way. This translates nicely to the English equivalent of ‘’Where there is smoke, there is fire.’’ Or that nothing happens on its own.