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Not So Fast: Business English Vocabulary for Workplace Disagreements
Disagreeing at work isn't always about saying no. You might support an idea but have concerns about how it will work. You might question someone's reasoning or feel that a particular request goes too far.
In this lesson, we focus on business English vocabulary for workplace disagreements through six realistic situations. You'll see how professionals express concerns, challenge proposals, and set limits, then practice responding in your own words.
Practice Business English Vocabulary for Workplace Disagreements
Listen to each workplace situation, then complete the response.
1. A Step Too Far
You're the HR director at a consulting firm. The COO wants to use software to track what employees at your firm post on their personal social media accounts. He hopes this will help identify people who may be planning to leave.
You oppose the idea.
The COO asks, "If it helps us identify people who might leave, why shouldn't we use it?"
You say:
Answer
The correct answer is draw the line.
I know we're concerned about people leaving, but I draw the line at tracking their social media activity. That's an invasion of privacy.
draw the line at something/ doing something
idiom
to decide that something goes too far and refuse to accept or allow it
Your Turn
Answer the question. Give reasons.
Where would you draw the line when it comes to employee monitoring?
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