Discuss: Have you ever had to speak to your boss about a personal matter? How did your boss respond? Did you, or somebody you know, have troubles at work because of a medical condition or personal matter? What happened? What kind of requests do employees ask of employers? Act it out: As a whole class, make a class list of the situations discussed in question 3 above. In your groups, take turns role playing the different situations. Helpful Language To get you started Responding Hello,____ Sure. Go ahead. Excuse me, ______ Sure, what would you like to talk about? Do you have moment? Sure, what would you like to ask? Are you busy? Can speak to you about____? Continuing the conversation Can I ask you something? I see. So what you mean is ______ I’d like to speak to you about _________ So what you are asking is _______ I’d like to ask you about _______ Hmm. Could you repeat that, please? I’d like to ask you if _______ I understand. However,… I’m wondering ________ I’d like to talk to you about _____ I want to talk to you about _____ Send an Email! Compose an email to your manager explaining your situation and requesting overtime pay. Your Situation: In July 2013 you had worked 2 hours overtime on the 17th and 3 hours overtime on the 24th. You received your final paycheque and paystub for July and noticed that you were paid your regular 40 hours and there was no amount in the bank”. “time
Discuss: Have you ever had to speak to your boss about a personal matter? How did your boss respond? Did you, or somebody you know, have troubles at work because of a medical condition or personal matter? What happened? What kind of requests do employees ask of employers? Act it out: As a whole class, make a class list of the situations discussed in question 3 above. In your groups, take turns role playing the different situations. Helpful Language To get you started Hello,____ Excuse me, ______ Do you have moment? Are you busy? Can speak to you about____? Can I ask you something? I’d like to speak to you about _________ I’d like to ask you about _______ I’d like to ask you if _______ I’m wondering ________ I’d like to talk to you about _____ I want to talk to you about _____ Responding Sure. Go ahead. Sure, what would you like to talk about? Sure, what would you like to ask? Continuing the conversation I see. So what you mean is ______ So what you are asking is _______ Hmm. Could you repeat that, please? I understand. However,… Send an Email! Compose an email to your manager explaining your situation and requesting overtime pay. Your Situation: In July 2013 you had worked 2 hours overtime on the 17th and 3 hours overtime on the 24th. You received your final paycheque and paystub for July and noticed that you were paid your regular 40 hours and there was no amount in the “time bank”.
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