English Lessons
“From a practical perspective, I don't see how that's possible.”
In a discussion at work, someone suggested an idea that sounds good. But in reality, you don't think it can be done. You want to say that in a direct but polite way. You say this.
“Just give it to me straight.”
Your friend seems like she wants to say something critical of you, but she's being really polite and not directly telling you what she thinks. You say this because you want to know what she really thinks.
“Don't stay too late!”
You and your coworker are both really busy at work today. You worked later than usual, but now you're going home. Your coworker is still working. After you tell her that you're leaving, you say this.
“I probably won't be able to get to that until tomorrow morning.”
You're really busy at work today. Someone calls to ask you for help with something, but you have other work that needs to be done first. After you say "sorry", you say this.
“Why don't we exchange business cards?”
You're at a business networking event, and you meet someone who you might like to do business with in the future. You want to keep in touch with them. Near the end of the conversation, you say this.
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