Improve your Business Vocabulary and Grammar → Softening Phrases in English

1. Would you like me to contact the supplier and ask about the open invoice?

Making a request

Asking permission

Offering help

Making a suggestion

2. Is it all right if I leave work early this afternoon?

Making a request

Asking permission

Offering help

Making a suggestion

3. I was wondering if you could take a look at this spreadsheet for me.

Making a request

Asking permission

Offering help

Making a suggestion

4. Do you mind if I open the window for a few minutes? It’s a little stuffy in here.

Making a request

Asking permission

Offering help

Making a suggestion

5. Would you mind getting in touch with Janet today? We really need her help on the WIFCO project.

Making a request

Asking permission

Offering help

Making a suggestion

6. Do you think we should postpone the meeting until Kevin’s back from holiday?

Making a request

Asking permission

Offering help

Making a suggestion

7. If you like I could send the contract over today.

Making a request

Asking permission

Offering help

Making a suggestion

8. Would it be a good idea to send an email before we jump on the phone with them?

Making a request

Asking permission

Offering help

Making a suggestion

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