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BE 423: Did You Quit or Resign? English Euphamisms in the Workplace

2025/6/10
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Lindsay: 在商业环境中,我们使用委婉语来建立人际关系,缓和措辞的冲击力,避免直接用词造成不必要的尴尬或冲突。例如,'let go'比'fired'更委婉,'restructuring'比直接说裁员更柔和。使用委婉语可以维护职场关系,避免不必要的冲突和尴尬。 在与同事沟通时,巧妙运用委婉语可以有效地表达意思,同时避免直接的冲突。例如,在谈论公司可能发生的裁员时,使用'restructuring'可以避免直接的负面情绪,同时也能让对方理解潜在的风险。 选择合适的委婉语取决于语境和人际关系。在与上司或客户沟通时,更正式和委婉的表达方式更为合适;而在与同事沟通时,可以根据关系的亲疏程度选择合适的表达方式。 需要注意的是,过度使用委婉语可能会导致信息含糊不清,甚至被误解。因此,在使用委婉语时,要确保信息能够被对方准确理解,避免造成不必要的误解或冲突。 Michelle: 职场中使用委婉语可以有效地维护人际关系,避免直接的语言造成负面影响。例如,'let go'比'fired'更委婉,'resign'比'quit'更正式,'between jobs'比'unemployed'更含蓄。 选择合适的委婉语需要根据具体情境和对象进行判断。在与上司或客户沟通时,应选择更正式和委婉的表达方式;而在与同事沟通时,则可以根据关系的亲疏程度选择合适的表达方式。 需要注意的是,委婉语虽然可以缓和语言的冲击力,但也可能导致信息含糊不清,甚至被误解。因此,在使用委婉语时,要确保信息能够被对方准确理解,避免造成不必要的误解或冲突。 此外,'spin the truth'作为'lie'的委婉说法,虽然在某些情况下可以避免直接的冲突,但也可能被视为不诚实或缺乏透明度。因此,在使用此类委婉语时,需要谨慎考虑其潜在的影响。

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This chapter defines euphemisms and explores their use in business communication. It highlights the importance of euphemisms in building relationships and softening the impact of potentially harsh information.
  • Euphemisms are softer ways of saying something.
  • They are used in business to build relationships and soften the impact of potentially harsh words.
  • Using euphemisms is crucial for maintaining professional relationships.

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