All Ears English Podcast AEE 1638: Time Crunches and Business Lunches
Sep 6, 2021
Discover how to manage time effectively during business lunches without awkwardness. Learn the importance of clearly communicating your time constraints while navigating different cultural approaches to these meetings. Get practical tips on balancing professionalism and friendliness, and explore strategies for gracefully exiting conversations. Plus, find out about a contest for listeners and a new B2 English Fluency Course to enhance your skills!
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Preemptive Time Management
- Clearly communicate time constraints before a business lunch.
- For example, say "I have 25 minutes today, so I'll have to head back at 1:30."
Setting Time Parameters
- State your time limit by referencing a specific event or deadline.
- Say, "I have a meeting after this, so as long as we get the check by 12:30, I'm good."
Subtle Time Check
- Casually check the time and signal your departure about 10 minutes before leaving.
- Say, "Oh, I should start heading back in a bit."