[Business English/비지니스 영어] How are things going? 일이 어떻게 되어 가고 있나요?

EBS 김과장 비지니스 영어로 날다 - 12 Oct 2018

12. How are things going?

Today's Vocabs

 1. burst

   n) 파열, 폭발, 한바탕 ~ 을 함

  - We're going to run our commercials in short bursts for our next campaign.

 2. concentrate 

  v) 집중하다

  - It is difficult to concentrate because the contractors are making a lot of noise on the first floor.

Today's Expression

 1. How are things going?

 # 일이 어떻게 되어 가고 있나요? 어떻게 지내요?

  - How are things going with your new productivity plan?

Workplace Situation

A. Hi, Doris, I heard about the manufacturing delays you were dealing with. How are things going? How are things going?

Scenes of the BIZ WORLD

A. Hi, Kim. How are things going with your new productivity plan?

B. It's been doing well. I've been getting plenty of rest, and I got a few tips from a business magazine.

A. Oh? Anything interesting?

B. I've found that I am more productive in short bursts. So, I've been trying to structure my day around my more productive times and save my easier tasks for times when it is harder for me to concentrate.

A. That sounds like a good tip. Maybe I should try it, too.

B. I can bring my copy of the magazine tomorrow if you like.

A. That would be great.