Explained:
P. lives in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province and works as a manager in WCM (World Class Manufacturing). She helps plants build systems
and supports workers with training and improvements. She reports to France and therefore uses English, but mainly in writing and reading; she needs speaking practice.
### Trained:
Formal[^1] Email
Dear Manager,
I'm writing to discuss the agenda for our meeting with our GM.
Would you be so kind and confirm the available time with Mr. Xuzhou. In this meeting, we would like to focus on the logic of WCM system.
I would like to propose that the meeting last 3 hours [and no longer].
I would appreciate it if the meeting lasted no longer than 3 hours because I need to catch my return flight @1700.
if you think 3 hours is too short.
In this case, I would appreciate it if we re-scheduled the meeting to another time.
Best regards,
P.
Informal[^1] email to colleague
Hi Jason!
I want to know why the meeting is 3 hours long. I don't want to waste my time.
Do me a favour and check if three hours is long enough. I'm fed up with travelling long distances to attend meetings that are a waste of time!
Sorry for being so direct! Just call me if you have any questions,
TY[^2],
P.
[^1] Formal and Informal
| Formal | Informal |
|---|---|
| Thank you | thanks! |
| I would like to apologize for | Sorry for |
| I would appreciate it if you … | Do me a favour and … |
| Would you happen to know if…? | Do you know if …? |
| Unfortunately I will not be able to | I can’t |
| I would rather not | I don’t want to |
| Would you be so kind and | Can you |
| I’m writing to express my dissatisfaction | I’m fed up with |
| Please contact me if … | Just call if … |
[^2] Abbreviations:
LOL = laugh out loud
BBL = be back later
TY = Thank you
L8R = later
IMO = in my opinion
FYI = for your information
BTW = by the way
CU = see you
BR = Best regards
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