Section 20 Getting Approval

Section 20 Getting Approval

 

A : Basic ｅxpressions

- get[obtain] approval → I need to get approval from the director.

→ get a seal of approval on one's report.

- sign off = signature

- go over = check = review = look over

- turn in → hand in = submit

- give A some feedback on B → Can you give me some feedback on the customer survey?

- option → give me your opinion.

 

B : Key Sentences

- Can you approve this [ ] after you check it?

- May I get [obtain] your approval on this [ ] ?

- Do you have time to go [look] over this [ ] to approve it?

- Please sign off on this [ ] for approval.

→ business plan → budget proposal → marketing plan → monthly sales report

→ market research report → daily work report → expenditure report

→ proposal → contract → estimate

 

C : Key Dialog

- I need to get your approval on this proposal. → I'll review it and get back to you tomorrow.

- Do you have time to go over this estimate? → Sure. Stop by my office around 2:00.

- Did you have a chance to look over my report?

→ Yes, your report will be very valuable to the Financial Department.

- Did you complete the market research report? → Yes, I left it on your desk for your approval.

- What do you think of my marketing plan?

→ I thought your aggressive marketing strategy was very impressive.

- Can you give me some feedback on this report.

→ You definitely get this gist of this project. Good job

- Can you give your opinion on the market research report?

→ Your efficiency and attention have been improved.

 

D : Office Talk

- Can I obtain your approval on this marketing report?

→ Sure. I'll look it over and give you my opinion soon.

- By the way, did you finish taking a customer survey?

→ Not yet. I'm planning to get more feedback from customers.

- Well, I'm going to use that material in my presentation.

→ Then, I'll complete it by the end of the week.

 

E : Further Study

- Have a creative attitude about your job.

- Make every effort to be positive about your job and work place.

- Strive for clear and effective communication with your boss.

- Try to stay in the learning. - Strongly resist the temptation to shift your responsibility to co-workers.