Giving Advice to a New Colleague
You are a team leader. A new colleague, Elif, has an important client call soon. She feels nervous. You want to help her. You give her some good advice before the call.
Conversation: Preparing for the Call
You: "Hi Elif. How are you feeling about the client call?"
Elif: "A little nervous. It is my first big call here."
You: "Don't worry. I can give you some tips. You should prepare your questions. You should also review the client's needs. You shouldn't talk too much. You should listen carefully. You should avoid making any promises. After the call, we can discuss feedback."
Elif: "Thank you! This advice is very helpful. I will be ready."
You: "Great! I recommend you take notes. Be careful with new information. Good luck!"
feedback
FEED-bak
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tips
TIPS
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prepare
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advice
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recommend
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avoid
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ready
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careful
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| Subject | should / shouldn't | Base Verb | Rest of sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | should | check | the email. |
| You | shouldn't | forget | your password. |
| He | should | call | the customer. |
| She | shouldn't | make | a complaint now. |
| We | should | start | the project soon. |
Practice
Choose the correct form.
You prepare for the client meeting.
Which sentence gives good advice?
We listen to the customer's feedback.
What should she do?
He recommend the new software.
Choose the correct advice.
They be careful with the new equipment.