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Feb 2024
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204. Ask Anna #2: Though, Diplomatic Que...

Anna Connelly, Anna Connelly.
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This week I answer more burning questions from my clients and listeners. Today I cover 3:

  1. What does it mean when people put "though" at the end of a sentence?
  2. How can I tell someone to repeat in a way that doesn't offend them?
  3. What vocabulary can I use to tell my boss they are putting too much pressure on me?

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