When "we" really means "you"
A small wording choice changes responsibility.
Business English from All Ears English
May 2, 2026 · 14 min · 16 segments
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For example, you might say, "Could you possibly send me the updated figures when you have a moment?"
So normally, in most cases, you won't add the possibly, right? Just, "Could you send me the updated figures?" Or, "Can you send me the figures?"
Or in the case of asking me to record tomorrow, I actually recorded the podcast on Monday, Tuesday, and today.
For example, you might say, "Could you possibly send me the updated figures when you have a moment?"
So normally, in most cases, you won't add the possibly, right? Just, "Could you send me the updated figures?" Or, "Can you send me the figures?"
Or in the case of asking me to record tomorrow, I actually recorded the podcast on Monday, Tuesday, and today.
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When "we" really means "you"
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