Contacting Your Boss to Take Off from Work

Tezuka, a Japanese language teacher, explains how to contact your boss to take off from work. The video covers three key points: consulting rather than reporting, being honest about the reasons, and contacting your boss before work hours. It also outlines five things to communicate: the reason for leave, duration, task management, and contact availability. Common phrases and a practical example are provided to help viewers communicate effectively. The video concludes with a promotion for the Meshclass app.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• How to improve work performance

• How to manage work-life balance

• How to contact your boss to take off from work

• How to negotiate a salary raise

Which of the following is NOT a key point when contacting your boss to take time off?

• Contact after work hours

• Consult rather than report

• Be honest about the reasons

• Contact before work hours

Why is it important to be honest about the reasons for taking time off?

• To get a promotion

• To maintain trust with your boss

• To receive a bonus

• To avoid losing your job

What should you do if you don't know how long you'll be off work?

• Take as much time as needed

• Guess the duration

• Say you'll update them later

• Don't mention the duration

Which phrase is considered polite when explaining why you need time off?

• I'm not feeling well

• I can't come to work

• I need a break

• My stomach hurts so much that I can't move

What is a suggested way to handle your current tasks while you're off?

• Do them from home

• Leave them unfinished

• Ask a colleague to cover

• Ignore them

What should you do if your boss needs to contact you while you're off?

• Provide a way to reach you

• Ask them to contact someone else

• Ignore their messages

• Tell them to wait until you return

In the example conversation, what does Tezuka plan to do about her tasks?

• Do them from home

• Leave them unfinished

• Ask Mr. Nakagawa to handle them

• Complete them later

What is the purpose of the Meshclass app mentioned at the end?

• To learn Japanese conversation and business language

• To find job opportunities

• To manage work schedules

• To improve public speaking skills

What is a potential consequence of taking too much time off, even with polite phrases?

• You will receive a bonus

• Your boss will appreciate your honesty

• Your boss might get upset

• You will get a promotion