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  1. When answering the question "Where do you live?" you can provide a straightforward response that includes the location where you currently reside. Here are a few examples of how you can answer the question: Simple response: "I live in [city/town]." More specific response: "I reside in [city/town], lRead more

    When answering the question “Where do you live?” you can provide a straightforward response that includes the location where you currently reside. Here are a few examples of how you can answer the question:

    Simple response: “I live in [city/town].”

    More specific response: “I reside in [city/town], located in [state/region], [country].”

    General response: “Currently, I call [city/town] my home.”

    Remember to tailor your answer based on the level of detail you’re comfortable sharing and the context in which the question is being asked.

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    It can be a great way of showing your appreciation to a person that's introduced you to others on a job search. For a quick response, include their phone number and email address on the back of the card. Make sure that it has your contact information as well as theirs. After they have seen it, you cRead more

    It can be a great way of showing your appreciation to a person that’s introduced you to others on a job search.

    For a quick response, include their phone number and email address on the back of the card. Make sure that it has your contact information as well as theirs. After they have seen it, you can add their name to the card and write “Thanks for meeting me. I hope I’ve made a good impression. If you ever want to meet up again, I’d love to.”

    Add them to your contacts. You may even consider making a copy of the card and giving one to everyone you meet. If your friend doesn’t have a job, give it to him or her anyway. You may get an opportunity at some point in the future.

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    You thanked someone for connecting you with someone else by saying "Thank you so much for connecting us, we really appreciate it."

    You thanked someone for connecting you with someone else by saying “Thank you so much for connecting us, we really appreciate it.”

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    You can tell someone to wait for you in English. I will be there in a minute. Just a second. Wait there for a moment, please. Wait here a moment. Wait here for a second. Wait a second, there is something wrong with my notebook.

    You can tell someone to wait for you in English.

    1. I will be there in a minute.
    2. Just a second.
    3. Wait there for a moment, please.
    4. Wait here a moment.
    5. Wait here for a second.
    6. Wait a second, there is something wrong with my notebook.
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    To ask for a raise in a positive way, provide your boss with a list of your accomplishments along with how your accomplishments have benefited the company. Your boss will not be able to say no to your positive attitude. e.g. you can say, "I am a great employee and I have helped this company grow treRead more

    To ask for a raise in a positive way, provide your boss with a list of your accomplishments along with how your accomplishments have benefited the company. Your boss will not be able to say no to your positive attitude.

    e.g. you can say, “I am a great employee and I have helped this company grow tremendously. I have been working here for over five years and have grown into a senior manager. I am looking to increase my salary so that I can continue to help this company grow.”

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    You can say, "I am waiting for your payment" or "I will be sending you the invoice." But if you want to be more professional, you can say, "We are working on a mutually beneficial agreement" or "I would like to send you an invoice for this work" or "I look forward to discussing the terms of our agreRead more

    You can say, “I am waiting for your payment” or “I will be sending you the invoice.” But if you want to be more professional, you can say, “We are working on a mutually beneficial agreement” or “I would like to send you an invoice for this work” or “I look forward to discussing the terms of our agreement.”

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    To ask for payment politely, you can say "I hope you will pay me soon". or "please pay me" Note: This is a common way to ask for payment politely. It is not rude at all. Example: "I hope you will pay me soon." "Please pay me."  or "How much do I owe you?" "Could you please pay me?" You could also saRead more

    To ask for payment politely, you can say “I hope you will pay me soon”. or “please pay me” Note: This is a common way to ask for payment politely. It is not rude at all. Example: “I hope you will pay me soon.” “Please pay me.”  or “How much do I owe you?” “Could you please pay me?” You could also say “Pay me what you owe me”, but this is more direct and may sound rude. Example: “I hope you will pay me what you owe me.” “Pay me what you owe me.”

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    Here are a few other ways to say "Please wait": Hold on. Give me a second. Wait. Wait up, will you? Hold it. Wait for me. Wait a second. Wait a minute. Wait a second here.

    Here are a few other ways to say “Please wait”:

    1. Hold on. Give me a second.
    2. Wait.
    3. Wait up, will you?
    4. Hold it.
    5. Wait for me.
    6. Wait a second.
    7. Wait a minute.
    8. Wait a second here.
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