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What I would really say....arranging meetings with colleagues

Confident Business English

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How to Propose an Alternative Time Suggestion

If you're not available, propose an alternative time. Ban meetings after lunchtime as it's hard to engage people in the morning. Use a positive adjective rather than a negative one when talking about work. Try softening your English by using words like 'more', 'less' and 'better'

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