いつも”I’m busy”と言うのは考えもの: 英語で自分の気持ちをより効果的に表現する方法 とは2024.08.22

社内の誰かから、あるいは知人から「how are you?」と聞かれたとき、いつも「I'm busy」と答えますか?
これは一般的なフレーズですが、マンネリ化した応答になる可能性があり、自分の気持ちや経験
していることを完全に表現していない可能性があります。
忙しさをより効果的に伝える別の方法を考えてみましょう。

Do you always say, “I’m busy,” when someone asks how you are? While it’s a common phrase, it can become repetitive and might not fully express how you feel or what you’re experiencing. Let’s explore some alternative ways to communicate your busyness more effectively.

1. Be Specific About Your Tasks

Instead of ALWAYS saying, “I’m busy,” try being more specific. This gives the person you’re speaking with a clearer picture of your situation.

• Example: Instead of saying, “I’m busy,” you can say, “I’m working on a big project right now.”

2. Express Your Priorities

Sometimes, we’re not just busy; we focus on certain tasks over others. You can express this in your response.

• Example: Instead of “I’m busy,” try, “I’m focusing on my studies today.”

3. Acknowledge the Request

If someone is asking for your time and you can’t really offer your help, accept their request while explaining your situation can be more polite.

• Example: “I’d love to help, but I’m currently tied up with a deadline.”

4. Set Boundaries

If you’re consistently busy, it might be helpful to set clear boundaries to manage expectations.

• Example: ” My schedule is pretty packed this week. Could we plan for next week instead?”

5. Highlight the Outcome

Instead of focusing on how busy you are, try highlighting what you’re working towards. This can make the conversation more positive.

• Example: “I’m deep into preparing for a training that I’m excited about.”

6. Suggest an Alternative Time

If you’re busy now but interested in connecting later, suggest an alternative time.

• Example: I’d love to join, but I’m swamped with work right now. Let ‘s talk later.

Conclusion

Learning various expressions is not only exciting, but it will help express yourself clearly. It makes your communication more engaging and helps the person you’re talking to your understand situation better. It’s a great way to expand your English vocabulary and express yourself more intelligibly .

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