In the workplace, how a person spits can directly visualize others' impressions of him, and mastering some common polite expressions can improve a person's image style. The following are some common polite expressions in English business conversation that I have carefully collected, hoping to help you!
China people are famous for English Chinglish, because we are not used to continuous reading, but this is not the most important language problem. Foreigners often say that many people in China sound rude when they speak English. It is not that these China people are rude, but that they are not used to polite expressions in English.
In business etiquette, it is inevitable to use polite language in order to show attention to foreign businessmen and foreign guests and achieve a win-win situation in business activities. Let's follow the teacher of Hello Language School to summarize the common polite expressions in business conversations.
For example, we usually say "I want a cup of coffee" or "I want a hamburger" in cafes and restaurants. However, if these words are translated into English, they will become "I want a cup of coffee" and "I want a hamburger". This expression is not wrong in grammar and structure, but foreigners will feel impolite. Because usually they say, "May I have a cup of coffee, please?" Or: "May I have a hamburger, please?" Among them, "please" means "please" in Chinese and is also the most common polite expression in English. Therefore, in the future, we should use the word "please" more in the dinner with foreign businessmen! Make politeness a catalyst for business success.
There is another question to pay attention to here, and that is the answer about thank you. When others say thank you, you don't have to say you're welcome. This is too formal, and you take yourself seriously and feel that you have helped others a lot. Just answer "cheers" or "don't worry". If only the other person likes to say thank you, you can even say what you want to say without responding to his thanks.
In addition, if a foreign businessman invites you to dinner or a party and you really have something to refuse, then if you translate it directly into English, it will become "sorry I can't come." I have another appointment. " If you say so, then this person may never invite you again. If you say "that's a good idea, I want to join, but I really have another appointment today", then you not only express your desire to join, but also politely refuse the invitation, which makes people feel very polite.
Let's summarize some common polite expressions in business conversations:
1, let me start with a question. If you agree, let me start with a question.
Before talking about that question, I want to say what you just said. Before we get down to business, I'd like to make some comments on your report.
What do you think of this matter? I hope to benefit from your views on this matter. /What's your opinion on this matter?
I propose to adjourn the meeting for ten minutes. I propose a ten-minute break.
Sorry to interrupt. Sorry to interrupt, but.
6. We are glad to see this. We are pleased to note that
7. Does this date suit you? I wonder if this date is suitable for you.
8. I'm glad you came. This is a rewarding trip.
9. Take care. Take care.
10, I'll stop here. That's all I have to say now.
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