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

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The sale of customised goods or perishable goods, sealed audio or video recordings, or software, which has been opened. 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. Person A: “Did you hear about the news, and how schools are demanding to keep their sports programs, even though students could catch the Coronavirus?” 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.

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According to Gibbs, this business strategy ultimately fails in the long run, leaving businesses counting huge losses. In this book, Gibbs advises business owners on how to create long-lasting relationships with their clients and staff for the benefit of their organizations. 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. Recently, you could also hear the no-negation version of the proverb, saying: ‘’My circus, my monkeys’’, meaning that you are the only one who has to worry about it, or that you should take the responsibility for certain actions. Other Famous Polish Proverbs

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. Another similar take on this phrase is “nie mój cyrk, nie moje małpy” in Polish, which literally translates to “not my circus, not my monkeys.” It has a specific meaning and a slightly different emphasis than what is commonly known. People use it to express frustration when someone does not take advice or when their attempt to remedy a problem fails. Essentially, it means “not my problem” with a hint of, “I told you so.” Examples of Everyday Use One example of how to use this phrase is when someone discusses a problem they are having with someone else. In this scenario, the person might say, “I don’t know what to do. It’s not my circus, not my monkeys,” to express that they are not responsible for the problem and that it is not their duty or responsibility to fix an issue. 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.In a normal conversation, this saying can be used to warn someone against dragging you into their drama or issues. It’s a simple and coded way of telling someone that you are not getting involved in their issues. Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys Attitude

BP3 is a company in Austin, Texas that offers investors streamlined and enhanced business solutions and processes. In this book, Gibbs describes the main challenges faced by well-established enterprises while working to increase their productivity. He discusses the importance of balancing the needs of all stakeholders in business, including clients, workforce, and shareholders. Some believe that Poland is the source of this catchy phrase. The saying is supposedly from a Polish proverb that goes, “Nie moje krowy, nie moje konie,” which translates to “It’s not my cows, it’s not my horses.” People initially used this proverb to describe themselves as not being responsible for caring for animals on their property. However, over time people started using the phrase to distance themselves from situations they deemed out of their control. Where a man is in a hurry, the devil is happy’’. This one is to remind you to take things slowly and carefully. He replied, “Yeah! So, you know exactly how much this matters to me right now!” What Are the Possible Pros and Cons? 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.However, there are conflicting reports about the actual origin of this saying. Some people claim that this saying is a direct translation of another Polish proverb that goes, “Nie mój cyrk, nie moje małpy.” The direct English translation of this proverb goes, “It’s not my circus, it’s not my monkeys.” Usage

This translates nicely to the English equivalent of ‘’Where there is smoke, there is fire.’’ Or that nothing happens on its own. 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. 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.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: 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.