AML Unit 3 - Decision-making

Question 1

“Why don’t we install solar panels?” (consider)

Answer 1

We could consider installing solar panels.

Question 2

“We should make sure we have more than one choice.” (options open)

Answer 2

Let’s keep our options open.

Question 3

“We should think a little more about this.” (hasty)

Answer 3

Let’s not make any hasty decisions.

Question 4

“We could replace our printers.” (option)

Answer 4

One option would be to replace our printers.

Question 5

“I don’t see it that way.” (differently)

Answer 5

I see things a little differently from you.

Question 6

“I know, I’ve said this a thousand times, but we need to take the budget into consideration.” (going on)

Answer 6

I know I keep going on about this, but we need to take the budget into consideration.

Question 7

“We can’t upset shareholders right now.” (afford)

Answer 7

We just can’t afford to upset shareholders right now.

Question 8

“Sure, but I still don’t think that the staff will accept that.” (convinced)

Answer 8

Yes, but I’m not convinced that the staff will accept that.

Question 9

“We should think more about this.” (through)

Answer 9

We should think this through a bit more.

Question 10

“I really haven’t decided.” (minds)

Answer 10

I’m in two minds about it, really.

Question 11

“We really should encourage the staff to use recycled paper.” (course of action)

Answer 11

The best course of action would be to encourage the staff to use recycled paper.

Question 12

“To put it another way--it’s our responsibility to save energy.” (Another…)

Answer 12

Another way to put it is that it’s our responsibility to save energy.

Question 13

“I don’t really agree with you.” (not so sure)

Answer 13

I’m not so sure I agree with you there.

Question 14

“We need to hurry up!” (important/quickly)

Answer 14

I do think it’s important to act quickly.