Business English | How to Say No to Last-Minute Requests at Work [603]

About this episode

🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz Learn how to say no politely in English when your manager, colleague or client gives you a last-minute request at work. In this Business English lesson, you’ll learn natural workplace English phrases for dealing with urgent tasks, unrealistic deadlines, competing priorities and requests you simply don’t have enough time to complete. You’ll also learn how to explain what isn’t possible, give a clear reason and offer a realistic alternative without sounding rude or unhelpful. This episode is ideal if you want to improve your Business English speaking skills and communicate more confidently at work. Learn practical English for real workplace situations, including how to ask which task should come first, offer another deadline, explain that you don’t want to rush important work, split a task with a colleague and respond clearly when someone needs something urgently. Use these professional English phrases in meetings, conversations with managers, client discussions and everyday workplace communication. Share Your Thoughts Do