BE 441: How to Buy Time to Make Decisions at Work

In this episode of the Business English Podcast, Aubrey and Michelle discuss strategies for buying time when faced with making decisions at work. They introduce the expression "think on it" as a conversational way to delay a decision, similar to "think about it," but caution against using it with superiors to avoid seeming dismissive. They explore alternative phrases like "mull it over," "sleep on it," and "give it some thought" to express the need for more consideration, highlighting the importance of using varied vocabulary to maintain natural conversation flow. Through role-playing, they demonstrate how these phrases can be used in workplace scenarios to navigate decision-making processes effectively.