#77 Situational Communication Strategies 2

Key Word

a rule of thumb: a guide or principle based on experience. 경험에 근거하는 어떤 원칙

As a rule of thumb, I avoid talking about controversial topics with business partners.

 

swamped: be burdened with work. 눈코 뜰 새 없이 바쁜, 술취한

I am sorry that I could not call back sooner. I was swamped earlier.

 

slack off: waste time or avoid work

Do not slack off now. We need to finish this report.

 

Feedback

Original: I don't know how to teach how to teach English through the phone.

Better: I don't know how to learn English over the phone.

 

Original: I feel it is most good for me to see your face.

Better: I think it's easier when I can see your face.

 

Original: Anyway my friend is wait for me so I quit early.

Better: Anyway, my friend is wating for me so can we finish the lesson early?