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How to Get Results Without Sounding Rude

Leandro V

How to Get Results Without Sounding Rude

Business - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

Description

In professional life, how we say something matters just as much as what we say.So, how can we be clear, confident, and still sound polite?In this session, we’ll learn how to:- Use “softeners” to make direct requests sound more polite- Give opinions or corrections without sounding rude- Recognize when tone can change the impact of a message- Speak assertively and kindly in emails, meetings, or daily work chatsAfter this session, you will walk away with practical tools to improve your communication in English-speaking work environments without losing your personality or power.

Questions list

1. Polite or Pushy?

2. Have you ever misunderstood someone because of their tone?

3. What do you think is more important in communication: being honest or being polite?

1. Why do you think people use softeners in business communication?

2. Can being too polite sometimes cause confusion or delays?

3. What are some cultural differences you’ve noticed in communication styles?

4. When is it better to be direct in a professional context?

5. How can your tone affect how people respond to your message?

6. What expressions do you use in your own language to sound polite?

7. Have you ever had a problem because someone misunderstood your tone or message?

8. How can we balance being friendly and being firm?

1. You'll have 6 to 10 to have a free conversation.

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Be kind and respectful to everyone.

No flirting! If someone doesn’t want to share their social media or phone number, respect their choice.

Let everyone have a chance to speak.

Please avoid smoking or drinking while talking.

Keep your camera on at all times.

Note: If you break any of these rules, you may be banned

Leandro V

Session Details

May. 10 Sat , 19:00

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How to Get Results Without Sounding Rude

Business - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

Description

Questions list

1. Polite or Pushy?

2. Have you ever misunderstood someone because of their tone?

3. What do you think is more important in communication: being honest or being polite?

1. Why do you think people use softeners in business communication?

2. Can being too polite sometimes cause confusion or delays?

3. What are some cultural differences you’ve noticed in communication styles?

4. When is it better to be direct in a professional context?

5. How can your tone affect how people respond to your message?

6. What expressions do you use in your own language to sound polite?

7. Have you ever had a problem because someone misunderstood your tone or message?

8. How can we balance being friendly and being firm?

1. You'll have 6 to 10 to have a free conversation.

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

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How to Get Results Without Sounding Rude

Business - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

Description

Questions list

1. Polite or Pushy?

2. Have you ever misunderstood someone because of their tone?

3. What do you think is more important in communication: being honest or being polite?

1. Why do you think people use softeners in business communication?

2. Can being too polite sometimes cause confusion or delays?

3. What are some cultural differences you’ve noticed in communication styles?

4. When is it better to be direct in a professional context?

5. How can your tone affect how people respond to your message?

6. What expressions do you use in your own language to sound polite?

7. Have you ever had a problem because someone misunderstood your tone or message?

8. How can we balance being friendly and being firm?

1. You'll have 6 to 10 to have a free conversation.

Get ready for an engaging 10 minutes where you'll receive valuable feedback from your tutor regarding vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar mistakes

Rules

Session Details

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