Урок №63. Grammar Tips for your Business English. Part VI Giving Instructions
Продолжаем рассматривать особенности грамматики, нужные для business English. В части VI речь пойдет о возможностях дать указания. Побудительные предложения (Photocopy this document for me) могут показаться не очень вежливыми. Чтобы избежать этого, можно воспользоваться рядом других фраз и конструкций.
1. If you need to say that it is necessary to do something, you can use have to or must.
However, it is better to formulate your instruction in a question form, using other modal verbs:
Could you give me that report, please?
Would you photocopy this document for me, please?
Can you come into my office to discuss this issue, please?
2. When giving instructions, such phrases as don»t forget, remember, be sure are often used. They are followed by to+infinitive:
Please don»t forget to cancel my appointment.
Please remember to switch off the light when you leave.
3. You can use also such phrases as I»d like you to + infinitive and I need you to + infinitive to make your orders more personal.
I»d like you to order two return tickets to Barcelona, please.
I need you to call me a taxi, please.
4. When you want to be very polite expressing your wish, use the phrase Would you mind + -ing.
Would you mind making a cup of coffee for me?
Exercise
Какие просьбы и распоряжения вам приходится озвучивать в робочих ситуациях? Как бы они звучали на вежливом английском?