Business English (Series1)

1. apply for permission

Wouldn't it be possible for me to take the day off this Friday?

(Can I take a day off this Friday ?)

Please take the day off on vacation. If it is more than two days, use days off. The boss will simply promise to say that'll be OK, or will it mean that the answer Will everything be all right? (Is everything ready ?), This depends on your usual performance.

2. Proposal

I think we need to buy a new copier.

(I think we need to buy a new photocopier)

Before speaking about the above sentence, we must describe our copying machine has broken down again. (The copier is faulty again) as the basis for the proposal. To be polite, use suggest such as I wocould suggest we buy a new copoer.

3. Understand the supervisor's instructions

Yes, of course.

(Yes, I Know)

You can also use I understand (I understand), or yes, right away (right now). It is not appropriate to say OK or all right to your boss. I'm sorry, but I'm busy now. Could I do it later?

 4. Confirm the content indicated by your supervisor

Yor did say nexy Tuesday at p.m., didn't you?

(Do you mean two o'clock P.M. next Tuesday ?)

Everything must be confirmed. This is especially true if the other party is a foreigner. Let me confirm

5. Report negotiation results

I had a feeling he was in favor of the plan.

(I think he agrees with the Plan)

Remember I have a feeling (that )... (I think ......), and ...... (that) he was against the plan. (He opposed the plan) These two statements are useful.