Eating humble pie 屈尊

Episode 54: Language to use when you need to stand your ground 據(jù)理力爭用語:

There is chaos at the offices of Tip Top Trading. Now Denise has left the company, the place is a mess and important phone messages are being lost. What can be done to make things better? I think we know the answer!

Glossary 詞匯

This week's programme focuses on the language that you might use when you are asked to do something that isn't your responsibility:

Phrases from the programme:

You're the boss and I think the news is better coming from you. 你是老板，最好是從你親自出面。你還可以提醒他。

It was your decision so you need to explain the situation. 當(dāng)初的決定是你做了，現(xiàn)在你需要對(duì)此做出解釋。別忘了提醒他。

This is your responsibility. 這是你的責(zé)任。你可以建議他這么說。

I'm sorry, I made a mistake and we would love to have you back. 對(duì)不起是我做錯(cuò)了決定，現(xiàn)在我們都希望你能回來。

And here are some phrases your boss might use to apologise:

I've been rethinking our staffing situation in the office. 我一直在重新思考辦公室的人員配置問題。

Sorry, I made a mistake. I miscalculated my staffing numbers. 對(duì)不起，是我的錯(cuò)，我錯(cuò)估了人員配備。

I would love to have you back in the office. 我非常希望你能回公司來。