BE 362: Are You Worn Out? How to Ask Colleagues About Their Energy

This co-hosted Business English podcast episode addresses listener questions about appropriate workplace language for expressing tiredness. The hosts discuss the appropriateness of using "worn out" in different professional contexts, suggesting it's suitable for close colleagues but perhaps less so for superiors. They offer alternative phrases like "spent" and "fried," illustrating their usage with examples. The episode concludes with a role-play demonstrating a conversation between coworkers deciding to postpone work due to exhaustion, highlighting the importance of workplace empathy and boundary setting. Listeners gain practical advice on professional communication and navigating workplace fatigue.