商务交际高手Lesson2

Overtime and leave

Useful sentences

Overtime

I have too much work to do.

I am working overtime.

This work is due.

This has to be done.

I have to catch up.

I am staying late.

The deadline is coming up.

I don’t get paid for overtime.

You can expend the overtime meal.

You can take some time off later.

Will you have to work overtime this weekend?

How about we go to eat after our previous shift?

Leave

Can I take a day off?

Can I take a leave absence?

I need some time off.

I need to take this morning off.

I will be late tomorrow morning.

I want to apply for some personal leave.

He asked for a 5 day personal leave for his wife’s labor.

Match took a sick day yesterday.

I was away on sick leave.

Have you taken your annual leave?

I don’t think anyone likes to work public holidays.

How many vacation days do we have?

I will work extra hours next week.

Is there any overtime compensation in our company?

Situational conversations

Dialogue one I need you to stay and work with me

A: I need you to stay and work with me until we finish the job.

B: Can’t we cook the chicken wings tomorrow?

A: No, we can’t, they are all for Christmas orders.

B: Oh, I see. We’ve been very busy these days.

A: yes, Christmas is coming.

B: Ok, I will stay.

A: Good, don’t forget to write down your overtime hours on your timesheet.

B; No, I won’t.

A: Thanks for staying.

B: My pleasure.

Dialogue two I have been working overtime lately

A: You know I have been working overtime lately?

B: How many hours do you work each day?

A: 13 hours, including 3 hours overtime.

B: God, that’s tough indeed, do you think your health can afford it?

A: I don’t care. As long as I can be paid extra for overtime.

Dialogue three I wonder if I can take this afternoon off

A: Mr. Hunter, I wonder if I can take this afternoon off, my mom has had an accident and is in the hospital.

B: I am sorry to hear that. Yes, you can.

A: Thank you very much, I promise I will make it up.

Dialogue four I need to attend my grandfather’s funeral this week.

A: Ms. Willis, I need to attend my grandfather’s funeral this week.

B: When?

A: This Thursday

B: Can you arrange all the work on your hands?

A: Sure.

B: Submit the absence request and I will sign it.

A: Thank you so much.