Speak Like a Pro! 100 Better Ways to Say Common Business English Words

Using the same simple words again and again can make you sound less professional. Here are better alternatives you can start using today:

Hello

What’s up, What’s new, How have you been, How’s it going

Goodbye

Catch you later, Talk soon, Take care, Speak soon

Interested

This sounds promising, I am definitely open to that, Count me in, I would love to hear more

Wait

Hang tight, Bear with me, Give me a moment, Stand by

Good Idea

That’s a smart move, This has real potential, You are onto something, This is worth considering

Bad Idea

This could use some work, There is room for improvement, This needs a second look

Increase

We are seeing strong growth, There has been a noticeable uptick, We are gaining traction

Busy

We are swamped, I am tied up, I am fully booked, We are juggling a lot

Yes and No

Absolutely, Definitely, Sounds good to me, Let’s do it
I am going to have to pass, Not at this time, Probably not, This does not work for me

Final Tip: Upgrading your word choices makes your English sound natural, confident, and professional.

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