MPU 2222: Quiz 11-English for Communication (Useful Phrases)

What is a polite way to ask for someone's opinion in a meeting?

• What are your thoughts on this?

• Why do you think your opinion matters?

• Can you shut up and let someone else speak?

• Do you even have an opinion?

How would you politely disagree with a colleague's idea?

• That's a terrible idea, I completely disagree.

• I see your point, but I have a different perspective on this.

• You're wrong, my idea is better.

• I don't think that's a good idea at all.

What is a professional way to ask for clarification in a conversation?

• Tell the person they are not making any sense

• Politely and respectfully ask for more information or further explanation.

• Interrupt and demand a clear explanation

• Roll your eyes and sigh loudly

How would you politely ask a coworker to complete a task by a certain deadline?

• Hurry up and finish this task

• Could you please complete this task by [deadline]?

• Get this done whenever you feel like it

• I don't care when you do it, just get it done

What is a respectful way to give constructive feedback to a team member?

• Yell at them and criticize their character

• Provide specific examples and focus on the behavior or outcome, not the person.

• Focus on the person's character rather than their behavior

• Don't provide any specific examples and just give general feedback

How would you politely decline a task that is outside of your job responsibilities?

• Just ignore the task and hope someone else will do it

• Explain that the task is outside of your job responsibilities and offer to help find someone else who can handle it.

• Tell the person assigning the task that it's not your problem

• Pretend to be busy with other tasks and avoid taking on the new responsibility

What is a professional way to express gratitude to a coworker for their help?

• I don't really need your help, but thanks anyway.

• Thanks, I guess.

• Thank you for your assistance, I really appreciate it.

• I owe you one, I guess.

How would you politely ask for someone's input in a group discussion?

• I don't care what you think, but I guess I have to ask for your input.

• Hey, shut up and let me talk!

• I already know what I'm going to do, but I guess I should ask for your opinion.

• I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic.

What is a respectful way to ask for help from a supervisor?

• I'm stuck on this project, can you give me a hand?

• Can you stop by my desk for a minute?

• Hey, I need your help with something.

• May I please have a moment of your time to discuss a work-related matter and seek your guidance?

How would you politely request a colleague to follow up on an email or phone call?

• Could you please follow up on the email/phone call when you get a chance?

• Hey, why haven't you followed up on the email/phone call yet?

• I can't believe you haven't followed up on the email/phone call yet.

• You better follow up on the email/phone call ASAP.