Welcome to the Speaking Gym! Yes, you heard it right! The MPEC Conversation Club is a safe space where you can practice new English vocabulary without fear of making mistakes. There are no risks, no judgments. There’s only the pleasure of communicating in English fearlessly. Today – gossip worthy of the best coffee breaks – we’re talking about ROMANCE…
Prepared for you by: My Personal English Coach
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Idioms Related to Workplace Etiquette 🗣️
In your conversations today, we encourage you to try these idioms, especially if they are new or unknown to you. Remember, it’s not about being perfect, it’s all about communicating!
- Walk on eggshells – To be extremely cautious about one’s words or actions.
- In discussions about political correctness, it often feels like we’re walking on eggshells.
- Beat around the bush – Avoiding the direct discussion of a topic.
- Let’s not beat around the bush when we talk about PDA at work.
- Open a can of worms – To bring up a topic that may cause trouble or complexity.
- Discussing love in the workplace can sometimes open a can of worms.
- Cross the line – To behave inappropriately or offensively.
- He crossed the line with his comments in the meeting.
- See eye to eye – To agree or have a mutual understanding.
- We don’t always see eye to eye on what’s considered politically correct.
Round 1: Can you recall…?
- “Can you recall a time when two of your colleagues started a romantic relationship? How did it affect the workplace dynamics?”
- “Have you ever witnessed a workplace romance that actually improved the working environment? What happened?”
- “In your experience, how are workplace romances generally perceived by other employees?”
- “Can you think of any success stories where a workplace romance led to a long-term relationship?”
Useful Expressions:
I’ve heard about… 🗣️
From what I recall… 🤔
I remember this couple who… 💑
There was a time when… 🕒
In my previous job, there were… 🏢
Round 2: Have YOU Ever…?
- Have you ever considered starting a romantic relationship with a colleague? Why or why not?”
- “Do you think it’s ever appropriate to date someone you work with?”
- “Have you ever observed any positive or negative consequences of workplace relationships?”
- “Have you ever had to navigate a tricky situation because you or a colleague was in a workplace relationship?”
- “Do you believe that workplace romances can impact your professional growth?
Useful Expressions:
Reflecting on my experience, I… 💭
In terms of professional growth, I think that… 📈
Personally, I’ve never… 🙅♂️
There was one instance where… 🧐
I’m of the opinion that… 🤷♀️
Round 3: Love at Work – a Taboo?
- Do you think love at work is still a taboo in today’s professional environment?
- “How do modern companies’ policies reflect their stance on workplace romances?”
- “What are the potential risks of dating a colleague?”
- “In your opinion, should companies regulate relationships between employees?”
- How can a workplace romance be managed professionally to avoid any issues?
Useful Expressions:
To maintain professionalism, one should… 👔
In managing such relationships, it’s crucial to… 🔑
In today’s work culture, it seems… 🌐
Company policies often… 📜
The main risk involved is… ⚠️
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