Showing Interest and Appreciation
Showing Interest and Appreciation
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1) Useful Expressions
a) Showing Interest
- How's your day going so far?
- Has your day been busy so far?
- What are you working on?
- How is it coming along?
- I think you did a nice/great job with/on ...
b) Expressing Appreciation
- Thanks for all your help.
- I really appreciate your help.
- Thanks a million.
- Many thanks for your help.
- I couldn’t have done it without you.
2) Dialogue Practice
Nina and Alex are having a conversation in the office.
A: Hey, Alex. What are you working on?
B: I’m making some charts for my presentation next week. Do you want to see them?
A: Sure!
Alex shows Nina the charts he's created so far.
A: Nice! You're really good at this. I think you did a great job with the last presentation. I bet this one will look great, too!
B: Oh, thanks! I really appreciate your feedback. So, how's your day going so far?
A: Not that great, actually. I am a bit stressed about this report I have to prepare for one of our investors.
B: What kind of report are you making? Perhaps I can help you with something?
A: Well, come to think of it, maybe you could help me prepare some charts to reflect the stats I gathered. Since you're so good at it.
B: Sure thing! Just give me a few minutes to wrap this up.
A: Wow, thanks, Alex! I wouldn't be able to do it without you.
B: Oh, I'm sure you would manage just fine!
Check your understanding:
1. What is Alex working on?
2. Why is Nina stressed?
3. How can Alex help her?
3) Discussion
1. Do you usually check up on your colleagues to see how they're doing? Why? Why not?
2. Does your job require a lot of collaboration? Why? Why not?
3. Do you help your colleagues with their tasks on a regular basis? Why? Why not?
4. Do you feel comfortable asking your colleagues for help? Why? Why not?
