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Directions on the Job

you turn around and face the other person, both of you can read a lot
from each other’s facial expressions and body language.

Phrases for Giving Directions to Others

Could you please [copy, print, download, upload, e-mail,
open, close] . . . ?
Could you possibly [give out, type, put together, edit,
proofread] the [flyers, memos, mailing list, company
newsletter]?

Please [put up, take down, put away, clean up, put back] the
[wall calendar, clock, white board, pegboard].

I’d like you to [check my work, give me feedback, help me out,
set up a meeting, back me up].

I need you to [come early, stay late, change your schedule,
cover for Paul].
Can you just do one more thing for me?
The [boss, manager, director, owner] has asked that we
[complete the project, have a conference, attend a meeting,
stagger our lunch hours, stagger our coffee breaks].
Could you please [help me, pitch in, give me your take on
this, give me a hand]?
This task is confusing; you may want to jot down a few notes.
When you edit for Mr. Monroe, please use a red pen.

Let me demonstrate this process for you.
First, review last month’s report by Jonathan.

Please interrupt me if I speak too quickly or you don’t
understand a step.

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