Be Professional! Never say this at work! ❌
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- čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
- In this lesson we're going to cover some of the words and phrases you should avoid as well as some useful expressions that will help you to sound more professional.
Using English at work can be a little tricky, especially when you need to deal with problems with your clients, customers or even work colleagues.
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1. When someone asks you a question and you don’t know the answer:
“I’m not sure, but I can find out.” Or
“I’ll find out for you.” Or
“Let me come back to you on that.”
2. Someone asks you to do something by a specific time - deadline / give a clear cut answer:
YES “ I can get it done by … p.m.”
“ Sure, I can have it done by … p.m.”
NO “ I don’t think I can manage it by .. p.m., but I can have it done by .. p.m.”
“ Actually, I don’t think I can manage it by …, but I can definitely have it done by … ., would that be OK?”
3. Someone is angry or disappointed about something:
“ I understand., let see what we can do”
“ I m sorry, I understaff leta aww what we can do about this “
“ I understand that you came all this way and it’s not ready. Lets see what we can do.”
4. Keeping someone waiting:
“ I’ll be with you in a moment.”
“ Sorry to keep you waiting, I’ll be right there.”
“ Sorry to keep you waiting, I’ll be there with you in just a minute,”
5. Somebody asks a question, but you neither hear or understand:
“ I’m sorry, I missed that. Could you say it again, pls.?”
“ Sorry, would you mind just repeating that?”
“ Sorry, would you mind just repeating that for me? I missed it.”
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For point number 5 it is also possible to say: "Come again please."
Situation 1 1:02
Situation 2 4:29
Situation 3 7:19
Situation 4 9:39
Situation 5 11:20
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Thank a lot.
tnx but it will be helpful to emma if we watch the video without skipping the video. sound redundant.hehe
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Thank you
"I don't know" is very helpful. You move on to ask the right person. Worse is when someone gives the wrong answer than admitting they didn't know. Of course, finding out for them is the better solution.
Unfortunately British people do that constantly and you just loose a lot of time to get the right answers or things done...
I do not agree. Do not say I do not know
@@JavedKhan-dp4ou "I do not agree. Do not say I do not know"
Exactly, just lie, say that you do know and hope that you can sell something to them by misleading them, eh Khannyboy?
@@z00h why would u lie?
For angry customers, I liked to use "I apologize for the inconvenience." It didn't put the blame on any one party, offered an apology for the situation without insincerity, and showed empathy to the predicament at hand. Usually it was followed up with some variation of "I understand," and then some form of next steps/timelines on when it would get done. Works like a charm!
But u can only say this if the inconvenience was caused by you. Otherwise it wasn't your fault and so you aren't actually sorry and so shouldn't say you are
sounds like a generic corporate response which would make me even more angry
It's not just the Language gap that non-native speakers struggle with, it's mostly the cultural gap. There are soft and strong cultures out there and what is common sense in one language/culture might not be in another.... This video is very helpful. Thanks Emma!
So true. I would also add generational gap. I find that younger adults are more prone to use the phrase, "I don't know" as opposed to someone a bit older with more interpersonal communication experiences.
@@juliannemeth9285 you'd feel like home in Russia. it's hard to imagine more straightforward speaking society.
Exactly feel the same with native English speakers always feel like they are telling a story for simple straightforward situations,and they use all filthy language in other smoke rooms which i feel disgusting.its all unprofessional double standards or fake nature or we can say not true personality.
I'm a linguist and agree there are cultures that use indirect language, like Japanese, personal autonomy like English, although as I'm autistic and talk literally I reckon COVID killed this value, and direct language like Hebrew.
@@ilenegiamanco6206 Somebody older would tell them to find out that information, yes?
“I’ll be with you shortly!” Was what I was taught 30 years ago and it always appeased the impatiently waiting customers.
Yes, that's another expression you could use!
Great teacher in many ways. Smart, articulate, beautiful and kind. Whoever the man is, he's one lucky bloke!
Wow, fantastic! Emma, your lucid explanations and enacting the situations with another person, make it so comprehensible and easy to understand. I've seen so many videos on CZcams but yours is indeed a special one I must say! Please keep the superb work on! :-)
This lesson worths money and it is given here for free. Thank you very much.
I'm so glad that you appreciate my work, Mohammed. Thank you for your comment!
I'm looking at you and forget the lesson
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Totally agree 👍
@@mmmEnglish_Emma really your lessons are veery helpfull and we learn much more than just a language... Thank you so much iam always waiting your videos
Thank you for this video. A fantastic British way of saying nothing, avoiding answer and delegating the responsibility.
You can also say 'pardon' or 'pardon me' to indicate you didn't hear them and you need something repeated. This would be appropriate in a more casual office/work environment where you're comfortable with your coworkers and clients. In the social work field, some clients tend to open up more when you can match the language they use. You still have to be professional but it can be done without being too formal.
Thanks Emma! These situations happen a lot, thank you so much for professional phrases. I do have deadlines, always frustrated when I'm late and don't know what to say. I might sound unsure and rude not knowing it. My colleagues are so nice, never show negative, so I'd like to be polite to them too, but cannot always catch their phrases. Thanks to you now I can have my phrases from this video. Awesome, truly awesome, I appreciate it!
You saved my day. I just said "I don't know" and updated it to " I will find it out for you" along with some meaningful information on my search.
I can't thank you enough Emma. As always, God bless you.
These are great tips that would’ve done a night/day difference in my professional life.
Corporate world is dirty, people take your words and put into the meaning they want to make it work for them, specially for non-natives where sounding “rude” can be very easy.
But this is the reality we live in so every way to improve is always welcome.
Non native?
I love this!!!! I listened to this for my college business class!! Thanks, girl!! I am subscribed now!
Wow, This should be mandatory training for any one who joins work force in general 👍
You can also say "sorry, I won't be long" or simply "Sorry, won't be long"
And then you can say " I'm all yours now" or "sorry for the wait".
Sorry for the all wait
"Sorry for the hold up, sir" (with a slight smile)
This surprisingly makes any customer smile back and say: "no problem"
Works every single time
Great Lesson Emma, I was not that careful with my Vocabulary at work before, thanks so much for sharing it with us your knowledge.
Hello, thank you for the tips / learning I've learned on how to respond professionally to anyone especially when we are at the workplace. "Sorry, I missed it", "would you mind just repeating that? " These expressions are really helpful for us to display professionalism.
Thank you
Iam an English teacher from India. Your lessons are helpful to me.
Don't take everything she says be careful
Do you train phone and internet scammers ?
You are one of the best (teacher) i have ever seen in my life.
All respect and appreciation to you, my lady
this is so great! I wish we had this training at work! I had a coworker who would constantly say "I have no idea" and it never occurred to them that they can look things up for customers or just ask somebody else to find out.
One of the sweetest girls I've ever seen in my life. Shades befit you perfectly.
This is great advice for native English-speakers. I'm surprised in my own working context at how many people do not know the basics of how to deal professionally with others.
because soft skills are not on a school curriculum
I mean HOW can you not pay full attention to Emma? *-*
She is so dreamy and those eyes are PFM
Thank you for the many lessons, you are the real deal.
Well said mam,
"Using the right word in a right way is the most important"...
It's so true..
Thank you so very much Emma, I’ve been in Australia since high school, all my friends think I sound native but I know my communication at workplace is horrible! Without hearing valuable sharing like this video, EAL can easily sound childish/ rude/ unexperienced simply because professional English is just another level of learning English!!! Please keep up the great work on this theme, it’s not something easily searchable on CZcams yet, if u start doing it now (like u’ve been doing) that would put u in a such special position on the internet!!!!
Wow, this is more than a lesson in a classroom. Have learnt a lot out of this, Thank you very Much.
Thank you, Emma! Very helpful!
Thanks for sharing with us this tips, they're very useful! Communication is a crucial thing at work and this video shows us how our words can sometimes be misinterpreted. I've been making some of this mistakes all the time 🤯It's really nice to see someone with such great communication skills as you are! 🙂
Emma, Thank you for teaching about nice words at workplace, it's really useful and help me to improve it when I say with our colleagues or my staff. Lovely weekend & Enjoy it to start with good lessons next week
I love you Emma... you are a magnificent teacher and many thanks to you.
Thanks to the entire Team. Very impressed with Ms. Emma., Good Luck
Hi Emma,
I have seen many English teachers, but I love the way you talk and explain the things.
Just watching you talking is so delightful. Even though I know English enough.
Thank you emma ! I love to keep up with every lesson you make , it’s enjoyable and helpful
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Hello Emma,thanks for share with us, is very important we know this phrases, Have a nice day!
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I’m from Amman Jordan , where are you from ?
Amazing summary!
I'm learning many things from your videos. I exude my motivation towards learning Spoken English through watching it. I really appreciate your work..
I got a job yesterday. Very useful video for me. Thank you
Congratulations on the new job, Swapnil! ❤️
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Thank you very much for the class. This is the first time for me to meet your channel. I am missing the right phrases to express how great a teacher you are and I am sure you are not great only in teaching English but other subjects too.
Thanks for always helping us Emma , we owe you a lot
Hi Emma. Yes it is very important to answer more professional in many situations. Thank you. They are very helpful. Have a great weekend.
That's great and very helpful!! I will use it on my work place.Thank you very much, Emma! 😃
I am using this video in my classroom, teaching young adults with disAbilities those soft skills! Thank you.
Another really really useful video, Emma 😍💖 Thank you so much. You're awesome!
Sometimes although your English level is high, it's easy to miss these kind of expressions.
Great tips for a professional environment. Thanks Emma!
Very good pieces of advice. It all comes down to mental agility to look forward to giving solutions. It transmits the necessary positive spirit.
You are just magnetic. But when you said “numero quattro” I literally melted!
Great suggestions though!
Great acting the last scene saying "what" so professional😉.
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Its really useful practice. Thanks Emma
Absolutely: LOVE your "Be Professional" video. It's very informative!
Now I understand when people don't care at all but want to be just nice. Good tip.
Great solutions to complicated situations. Fabulous! Enjoyed the lesson and the way Emma acts😊😊😊👍👍👍
I am from Pakistan and don't know English very welI, but I appreciate you MS it's so helpful and easily understandable.
Thanks
What a nice coach! Pity, that I havent watched her videos before. I wish, I could have such a good coach.
I’d also add, that in my humble opinion the current lesson is not about “how to sound more professional”, but about good manners.
Thank you Emma for pleasure to watch your video lessons
Good
Always apologizing and doing for others to reassure them you care about their feelings. I am here for you!
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your student from Algeria ,20 years
@@monsifchelabi8584 I'm looking english speaking partner do you interesting?
Thank you Emma! All of your lessons are so helpful! 😀
So glad to hear that, Joyce!
@@mmmEnglish_Emma what about Emma , I’m still in deep concern toward my miserable situation 😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰
Emma you are really professional teacher i appreciate your effort and grateful for your support
Helpful lesson Emma! thank you so much!
As always a great lesson. Full professionalism
Love your lessons 🙌❤️
You’re inspiring, charismatic, charming ... mmm 🥰
thank you so much for this one..will add one more content for my presentation next week..a life saver.
Thank you that definitely clears a lot of things.
What a performance! You are a great actress!! One Oscar for you!
😂😂😂 hahaha... English teachers should never be allowed to be actresses... But thanks to CZcams, it's possible!!!! Thank you for being so kind about my average performance!!
@@mmmEnglish_Emma Wow! Besides of showing high skills for being actress you have also a beautiful soul! Awesome!
@@mmmEnglish_Emma Is there any reason why english teachers should never be allowed to be actresses ??? Btw, thank u so much for ur classes...
@@rohit09-7 I'm not sure, but I can find out. :)
I say "Let me ask uncle Google" and it works like a charm.
lol, this is a good one
Self-help books.
Uncle Google made me laugh🤣🤣
Lol, lol, lol.
Google is a sister not an uncle, whenever i long touches the home button. She pops up and say "try saying, something"
Thanks Emma you the best english teacher that i always watching you every
Thanks, Emma, the lesson is really helpful.
OMG, this lesson was very helpful!
You can imagine what it’s like for a Portuguese guy to understand the Irish people, can’t you? Thanks a lot, Emma!
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I would like to suggest for situation no. 4: instead of saying "Sorry" we can say.. "Thank you for waiting. I'll be there with you in just a minute."
Magnificient video!!.. Super useful :) Emma, I reckon your audience would love more videos related to business English. Really appreciate it!
Thank you for this great video. I am especially glad to know that it's unprofessional to say: "I don't know" and "I'll try" :-)
Now,I am actually gonna go to University to be an English Teacher. Just wanted to share with you Emma.. One of The İmportant persons for me to reach that goal.... Thank you Emma... Thank you 😍
Amazing! Teaching is what makes me happiest, I hope it is a fulfilling career for you too!
And dou you like football? :D
@@Diegosverige I Love Football.
are you going to teach your type of English ? is it footballer English ?
isn't it "people" the plural of "person"?
Really thank you Emma ❤️ your performance in the way you offer information is perfect .....love you.
You are great , best English teacher I have ever met
Emma,I really loved your explanations. Congrats!
Super helpful... Emma you're the best 💖
thank you Emma great lesson very useful!!
This is the exact video I was streaming for... Like evey situation you quoted is the match of me.. ☝
Really love this.I hope you could give more samples that is related to work!
Ammmazing Emma, I did share your lessons with my friends. Thank you for your energy and great style. BTW they love you.
Thank you Emma for teaching us every weeks. Much love god bless you always.
Thank you Emma these tips are very useful.
Your video was very helpful to me as a front office receptionist ! Thanks a lot ❤
I am from Indonesia (Batam) Ooohhh Emma i hope you to help me. More making the video English for at work place please...
I love you emma maa syaa Allah your are awesome.
Say "sorry for making you wait" for case # 5. It would not be convenient. I would prefer to use "Thank you for being patient" with this I would highlight the quality of a person, it is difficult for a person to remain angry after saying a compliment.
Saludos desde México y muchas gracias por tus videos.
I agree. Apologising brings a negative vibe, I prefer to say "thank you for waiting" over "sorry to keep you waiting".
I disagree: when you say "thank you for your patience", it may actually be perceived as patronizing, as you are thanking them ahead of something they never even agreed for. It is like trapping people with fake politeness. However, excusing yourself right away shows all the respect you have for them and how you actually care about their comfort.
You are so wonderful both at teaching and your expressions.
Situation 4:
I usually tell
"I'll get back to you in a moment"
"Sorry to keep you waiting"
"Will be available shortly"
"Will let you know in a moment"
I can't think of anything else apart from this but often I say all these phrases in wfh situation 😄
Thanks a lot Emma I like your way teaching us clearly and professional.
I'm in a business environment almost everyday and I learned a lot from this video. Thank you so, so much
Most of this video was helpful - thank you! I do have a concern with the phrase "I understand". Some people see this phrase are arrogant. The second some people hear this phrase, some people may think "you have no idea what I'm going through." Another big no no phrase is "I know exactly how you feel". Much better are the following phrases: I hear what you're saying. That must be frustrating. I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sorry you're going through this. Thanks for sharing - tell me more.
You reassured me by those new responses
Thanks for sharing the tips, Emma. Have a great day.
Thank you for the lesson, Emma! 🤗 You are my favourite teacher and ... you are the most beautiful teacher I have ever seen! 😍
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Thank you,very useful!
Thank you Emma, you're the best
The better you are, the more we understand "
I can't thank good enough for your highly positive aufmerksamtkeit!.
3:36 Learning quickly from this video. So always remember guys; Instead of saying "I won't refund you", you could say "I might refund you up to %100"... This literally includes also the possibility of 0% refund, even if you finish their classes... They really know how to speak man!
You are an excellent teacher with an excellent accent. 🌹