Business Spotlight PLUS
Short written communication
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- Indirect requests
Change the wording in these requests to make them less direct.A. Send me the minutes from yesterday’s meeting, please.
Could ..........................................................................................................................................................?
B. Tell me when you’re free to meet this week.
Could...........................................................................................................................................................?
C. We’ll meet after lunch. OK?
Let’s...............................................................................................................................................................?
D. Finish the report by Friday.
Do you think...........................................................................................................................................?
E. Let Sue know I’m looking for her.
Could ..........................................................................................................................................................?
F. Give me Martha’s email address.
Do you think...........................................................................................................................................?E- Strategies for instant messaging
Decide whether the following statements about instant messaging (IM)
are true or false.True False
A. It is important to check whether the other person is
available before messaging them.
B. Instant messaging is better than email when collecting
opinions from a group of people.
C. Instant messaging is always the best way to reach someone
when something is urgent and/or you need a quick response.
D. You should keep your sentences and message short.
E. Don’t assume the other person will read your message
immediately.