Learning English For Work - Office English: Disagreements

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"I don't mind it too much when people disagree. I think it can be really healthy, and especially if everyone feels able to disagree in a kind of calm way."
Do you know how to disagree politely at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about being diplomatic and compromising.

You can find a free transcript for this episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/office-english/260316

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Published on Monday, 16th March 2026.

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