Business English - Challenging Ideas

A: Food! Fridays!

B: I’m a bit…………………………………… . Help me understand.

A: Food Fridays! Every Friday, someone brings in some food they’ve made for the office to share. Healthy, of course. I think it will really improve the mood in the office.

B: Oh. Have you …………………………………… the fact that some people don’t like cooking?

A: Yes, of course. People could buy something instead. And we’d make a list of what people can’t eat and things like that too.

B: I see where you’re …………………………………… from, but how is this going to improve people’s mood if they have to spend money?

A: I take your ……………………………………, but l’m sure we could make arrangements with the finance department so that people can get the money back.

B: Perhaps. So how …………………………………… do you see this working?

A: Well, we set up a calendar and people write their name next to the Friday when they want to bring something.

B: But what if some people don’t write their names? Or forget to bring the food?

A: I’m very aware of the …………………………………… here, but I think enough people will love the idea, and we really need something positive right now!

B: OK, I guess you have to look at it from …………………………………… sides. Once it starts, people who don’t like the idea now might change their minds ... OK, let’s try it!