Can make a well-structured proposal or presentation in a professional context and deal confidently with questions and objections
Professional persuasion
Vocabulary
proposal for discussion — proposta para discussão
The earned careful analysis.
A proposta para discussão mereceu uma análise demorada.objection of the partners — objeção dos parceiros
The forced a step back on the timetable.
A objeção dos parceiros obrigou a recuar na calendarização.to set the record straight — pôr os pontos nos is
At the meeting, he set the record straight about the deadlines.
Na reunião, pôs os pontos nos is quanto aos prazos.room for manoeuvre — espaço de manobra
The budget leaves little for surprises.
O orçamento deixa pouco espaço de manobra para surpresas.workable consensus — consenso possível
The mediators sought the between the parties.
O mediador procurou o consenso possível entre as partes.tone of mutual understanding — tom de entendimento
The at the meeting averted anticipated conflicts.
O tom de entendimento da reunião evitou conflitos anunciados.
Grammar
Register switching and modality for professional persuasion
Shifting register between directness and politeness and grading modality with verbs such as 'one might expect' and 'it would be worth' to manage professional face
- One might expect the team to meet the agreed deadlines.
- It would be worth revising the proposal before the next meeting.
Cultural notes
British professional discourse favours polite directness: proposals are hedged at the margins but the core ask is explicit. Meetings follow tacit turn-taking rules, and dissent is framed as a suggestion rather than a rejection.