BE 426: How to Divvy Up Tasks at Work Without Sounding Bossy

In this episode of the Business English podcast, Lindsay and Aubrey discuss strategies for dividing tasks among coworkers without sounding bossy. They address a question from a listener in Japan about using "want to" in professional settings, exploring how to phrase requests and offers in a collaborative way. The hosts share alternative phrases like "how about if" and the more eccentric "what say you," analyzing their implications and contexts. They emphasize the importance of building connection and providing reasons when assigning tasks, and they conclude with a role play in a dental office setting to illustrate these techniques in practice.