From the course: Communicating Time Boundaries: A Business English Primer
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Evaluate the importance of meetings
From the course: Communicating Time Boundaries: A Business English Primer
Evaluate the importance of meetings
- [Participant 1] Yeah, so let's talk about this. I think you shouldn't feel guilty. I mean, it's fair to have other priorities, things you need to get done. Of course it's different in certain situations and this is what you're talking about, maybe a team project or if you use this with your boss all the time. But I think it is important to show where you stand as far as time goes, because it also helps the other person. I don't think anybody wants you to be annoyed or feeling anxious, you just have to make them aware. - [Michelle] Yeah, for sure. - [Participant 1] Pay attention to who is pulling you in to these meetings, let's just use that context, maybe that'll be easier. A context of people are asking you to join this meeting, as you said, Michelle and maybe you don't feel that you're needed there 'cause maybe you're not managing that particular project or product, but you're still pulled in. Who's asking you to join? Is it your boss? Then maybe they have another reason you're…
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Introduction roleplay: How much time do you have today?1m 42s
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Why time boundaries matter1m 47s
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Evaluate the importance of meetings1m 41s
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Be up-front with clear English vocabulary4m 37s
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Coworker roleplay: Time constraints on a Friday afternoon3m 5s
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Set boundaries to be respected at work52s
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