This second part of a two-part Business English Podcast series on running and participating in a problem-solving meeting. In the first part of this meeting (see BEP 126), the team spent time answering the question: What is the problem? In todays epis...
One of the most common reasons for holding a meeting is to solve a problem. A meeting can be a great place to do this, because it is possible for a variety of people with different experiences and perspectives to work together to identify the problem...
Bringing up a sensitive topic Can I talk to you for a minute? Can I ask you something? Do you mind if I ask you something? I need to talk to you for a minute. I have to tell you something. There's something I need to tell you. There's something I thi...
A: Hi, the lab said that you would be getting my test results in today. B: I want you to come in and discuss some further tests that I would like to run. A: I think that this is a bad sign. B: For now, I would like to run a few more tests to look int...
A: Hello, the nurse said that you might have my test results in from the other day. B: I would like for you to come in and talk about a few more tests that I would like to run. A: Does this mean that you have bad news for me? B: I just want to talk t...
A: Hi, I was wondering if I could get my test results from the other day. B: Yes, I would like to schedule an appointment for you to come in and talk with me. A: Is something wrong with me? B: No, sometimes the test results arent clear and we need to...
A: You voted, right? B: You know I did. A: Who did you vote for? B: I voted for Obama, of course! A: Can you believe that he actually won? B: I knew he would win. A: I didnt think he would. B: He was the top candidate. A: I figured people wouldnt vot...
A: Did you vote? B: Of course! A: Who was your vote for President? B: My vote was for Barack Obama. A: I didnt expect him to win. B: I had no doubt in my mind that he would win. A: What made you think that? B: Nobody could compete with him. A: I thou...
A: Did you vote yesterday? B: I sure did! A: What candidate did you vote for? B: I voted for Obama. A: Im shocked he actually won. B: I knew he would win. A: Howd you know? B: He was the best candidate this year. A: What about him being black? B: I g...