Business English from All Ears English BE 503: Fair Enough: Your Secret Weapon for Polite Business English
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Dec 14, 2025 Discover the power of the phrase 'fair enough' in business English. It can convey reluctant agreement and show understanding. Learn how it allows for polite dispute resolution and fosters a collaborative work environment. The hosts dive into practical examples and role plays that highlight using this phrase in meetings. You'll see how it encourages kindness and avoids micromanagement, making it a secret weapon for effective communication in the workplace.
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Reluctant Agreement Can Preserve Relationships
- "Fair enough" signals understanding or reluctant agreement without full endorsement.
- It lets you accept a point while keeping distance from full commitment.
Use It To Acknowledge Reasonableness
- "Fair enough" also means something sounds reasonable or acceptable to you.
- Use it when you recognize logic or practicality even if you hadn't considered it before.
Shorten The Phrase For Quick Acknowledgement
- Use short variants like "that's fair" or just "fair" for casual, efficient agreement.
- Choose the shorter form when you want to quickly acknowledge and move on.