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- Marcus has a short fuse under pressure, so remain polite and explain the problem clearly. If an issue appears complex, ask an experienced supervisor for help. A store supervisor advises an assistant on handling a difficult coworker. · from ‘A short fuse’ C1 12 s Included with membership
- When an inquiry addresses a manager by surname, choose Yours sincerely as an ending. That choice follows traditional British practice and gives each message a polite conclusion. A British university advisor guides a student on drafting a formal application to a department manager. · from ‘Yours faithfully or Yours sincerely: How to Choose’ B2 16 s Included with membership
- At first glance, everyone thought room B was empty. We walked inside with our laptops, ready to begin our weekly project call. Soon we saw someone working quietly behind a large screen in a corner. We apologized politely, gathered our notebooks, and moved our discussion to an open lounge upstairs. Accidentally walking into an occupied meeting space in a shared building. · from ‘At first glance’ B2 28 s Included with membership
- Our manager speaks politely in public meetings, but he shows a mean streak whenever a junior clerk makes an honest mistake on a weekly report. An American office worker contrasts a manager's public courtesy with his harsh reaction to small errors. · from ‘A mean streak’ C1 9 s Included with membership
