Business English from All Ears English BE 204: Two English Phrases to Elevate Office Talk at Work
Jan 16, 2024
The podcast discusses workplace friendships and maintaining discretion, navigating dynamics after a promotion, using neutral phrases to navigate office conversations, and handling toxicity in the workplace.
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Best Friend Benefits at Work
- Having a best friend at work can increase happiness and reduce stress significantly.
- Human connections at work are essential for well-being and motivation.
Friendship Complications with Promotion
- Work friendships can become complicated if one friend becomes the other's supervisor.
- This change can create awkwardness and challenges in expressing authority or sharing confidential information.
Discretion Challenges in Work Friendships
- Maintaining discretion in work friendships is difficult when roles change.
- Managers must be cautious about conversations and avoid sharing sensitive information.