SMK - Bursa Open Source

Make expressions based on the following situations by using modal
auxiliaries.
Example:
Situation: You buy a present for your best friend and want the shop assistant to help you wrap it.
You say: Could you wrap this present up for me, please?
1. You just attended a meeting and you ask your secretary to make the report.
2. You are looking for some files and you want your friend to help you find them.
3. You have an interview tomorrow and you ask your friend for some advice.
4. You get a headache and ask your boss for permission not to submit the report tomorrow.
5. Your friend forgot to copy the files he needs. You tell him to ask for the copies to other
staff members.
In pairs, make dialogues based on the situations below. Use appropriate
modal auxiliaries to express your ideas. Then, act them out in front of the
class.
Situation 1
You call your friend to ask whether he/she will join a business trip next week. Your friend tells you
that he/she cannot go because his/her mother is ill. Tell him/her that you are sorry to hear that. Ask
him/her who replaces him/her to go. Tell your friend that one of staff members can replace you.
End your conversation and wish his/her mother to get well soon.
Situation 2
You meet B, your friend. You ask him/her whether he/she may have the report of the last meeting.
Your friend tells you that he/she does not have it, but tells that C may have some copies. He/she
suggests that you contact C for the report. You thank him/her.
Read the text below. It tells you about manners in the workplace. What do
you know about that? After reading the text, answer the questions that
follow.
MANNERS IN THE WORKPLACE
Being a professional, you have to pay attention to etiquettes in your workplace. There is
something you as professionals have to possess, namely good manners. Good manners are
shown from several aspects, such as your physical appearance, attitudes, and personality.
It is important to dress in a manner consistent with company culture and make sure your
clothes are always clean. Besides, it is good for you to keep yourself clean. Taking shower or
bathing every day is a must. It can relax your mind, lighten a little bit of your burden, make you feel
fresh and be ready for your work. Brushing your teeth every morning after breakfast is important to
keep your breath fresh.
Effective Communication | Unit 1