Discover the passive-aggressive undertones of the phrase 'I was a bit disappointed' and the hidden negative connotation behind 'very interesting'. Uncover how these seemingly positive expressions can actually be used to express annoyance and dismissiveness.
541. What British People Say vs What They Mean
Examining British communication style and debunking a few myths about how British people communicate.
This episode is based on a famous infographic called "What British People Say vs What They Really Mean" or "The Anglo-EU Translation Guide".
It contains lots of thoughts about how direct and indirect cultures communicate with each other, and some samples of business English, with a few improvised scenarios too! Transcript available.
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