You need to ask your manager for something. It is important to be polite. Use formal language. You want to discuss a new project idea. You also need to change a meeting.
Making a Polite Request
Elif: Good morning, Mr. Jensen. Do you have a moment? Mr. Jensen: Good morning, Elif. Yes, I do. Elif: Thank you. I'd like to discuss a new project proposal. Mr. Jensen: Okay. What is it about? Elif: I would like to schedule an appointment with you. Maybe next week? Mr. Jensen: Let me check my calendar. What day do you prefer? Elif: Tuesday morning, if possible. Also, I'd like to request a change for our Friday meeting. Mr. Jensen: Our Friday meeting? What time is good to coordinate? Elif: Yes. I'd like to move it to Monday. Or maybe Wednesday? Mr. Jensen: Okay. I am going to check my availability. I am going to confirm by email. I appreciate your flexibility. Elif: Thank you, Mr. Jensen.
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appointment
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request
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prefer
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coordinate
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schedule
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confirm
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appreciate
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| Subject | would like to | Base Verb | Object |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | 'd like to | discuss | the proposal. |
| You | would like to | change | the time. |
| He | would like to | confirm | the appointment. |
| She | 'd like to | schedule | a call. |
| We | 'd like to | coordinate | the project. |
Practice
Complete the sentences.
I to schedule a new appointment.
Which is the most polite request?
She to confirm the meeting details.
We need to ___ the project timeline.
They to review the new proposal.
I ___ your help with this task.
Could you the appointment for next week?
I need to make a ___ about my work schedule.