Unit 20: Persuading Your Manager

Saying it clearly

Listen to the statements from Saying it accurately.Repeat them,copyingthe rhythm of the speaker.
1. I think you'll agree thatmy proposal for unpaid leave is quite convincing.
2. I'd like to ask fora transfer to a different department.
3. Would you be willing tosupport my request for extended leave?
4. I'd like to schedule a meeting with youto discuss my position.
5. Wouldn't you say this should be taken into consideration?
6. I'd like to discuss my compensation package with you.
7. Wouldn't it make sense forme to attend a management training course?
8. Thanks foryour time today. I do appreciate that.
9. I thought that might be a problem, so perhaps you would consider this proposal?
10. I wanted to ask you if itwould be possible for me to extend my paternity leave?

Listen and compare these similar sounds.
1. ‘ch’ 2. ‘j’ 3. ‘s’ 4. ‘z’
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such job sense raise
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Saying it appropriately

When you are trying to persuade your manager to agree to something, use an appropriate tone of voice:polite,confident,and persuasive.Which of the following speakers use an appropriate tone?
speaker 1speaker 6
speaker 2speaker 7
speaker3speaker 8
speaker 4speaker9
speaker5speaker 10

Get speaking

You would like a transfer to the US office.Talk to your manager followingthe cues.You start.
1.Ask your boss,Karen,if you can schedule a meeting with her.
2.Thank her and explain your request.
3.Remind her that you've been a loyal employee over the last six yearsand explain how you are keen for a new challenge and theopportunity to live abroad.
4.Say that you've considered this point and were wondering if anyonefrom the US office would consider a job swap for a few months.
5.Thank her for her time.