Confident Business English 279. Never Feel Awkward Again: The Only Phrases You Need to Invite Colleagues for Coffee and Lunch
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Apr 30, 2025 Feeling awkward inviting colleagues for coffee or lunch? This conversation shares three key phrases to help you confidently make those invites. It delves into essential etiquette around payments, and explains the nuances between suggestions and invitations. Listeners will learn how to navigate these social scenarios based on familiarity, ensuring smooth interactions every time. Say goodbye to embarrassment and hello to better networking!
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Client's Struggle Sparks Episode
- A client traveling internationally felt stuck asking colleagues for coffee or lunch, highlighting a common professional challenge.\n- This inspired Anna to focus an entire episode on easy invitation phrases to build confidence.
Automate Basic Invitations
- Mastering basic invitation phrases reduces nervousness and boosts confidence for business interactions.\n- Automating simple phrases frees mental energy for meaningful conversations.
Phrase Choice for Invitations
- Use 'Would you like' for polite and professional invitations to colleagues or executives you don't know well.\n- Use 'Shall we' for suggesting coffee or lunch with colleagues you know well.