Professional Communication Essentials
Professional Communication Essentials
Master formal business communication for professional gig work interactions
Professional Communication Essentials
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Professional Communication Essentials
Level: Avanzado Category: professional-communication Target Audience: gig-workers Cultural Context: US-Colombia business interactions
Description
Master formal business communication for professional gig work interactions
Vocabulary
| English | Spanish | Pronunciation | Context | |---------|---------|---------------|---------| | Professional | Profesional | pro-feh-see-oh-NAL | Used to describe conduct and appearance | | Respectful | Respetuoso/a | reh-speh-too-OH-so | Essential quality in all customer interactions | | Courteous | Cortés | kor-TES | Shows good manners and politeness | | Prompt | Puntual | poon-too-AL | Critical for time-sensitive gig work | | Reliable | Confiable | kon-fee-AH-bleh | Builds customer trust and repeat business |
Essential Phrases
1. Thank you for choosing my service
Spanish: Gracias por elegir mi servicio
Pronunciation: GRAH-see-ahs por eh-leh-HEER mee ser-VEE-see-oh
Context: Professional greeting for customers
2. I'm here to help you
Spanish: Estoy aquí para ayudarle
Pronunciation: es-TOY ah-KEE PAH-rah ah-yoo-DAR-leh
Context: Shows willingness to assist
3. Please let me know if you need anything
Spanish: Por favor, avíseme si necesita algo
Pronunciation: por fah-VOR, ah-VEE-seh-meh see neh-seh-SEE-tah AL-go
Context: Proactive customer service
4. I apologize for the inconvenience
Spanish: Disculpe las molestias
Pronunciation: dees-KOOL-peh lahs moh-LES-tee-ahs
Context: Professional apology for delays or issues
5. I will resolve this immediately
Spanish: Lo resolveré de inmediato
Pronunciation: loh reh-sol-veh-REH deh een-meh-dee-AH-toh
Context: Takes ownership of problems
Cultural Notes
Formality in US Business
American customers appreciate friendly professionalism - not too formal, but always respectful
Colombian Comparison: More relaxed than traditional Colombian formal business speech
Direct Communication
US culture values direct, clear communication. It's okay to ask clarifying questions
Colombian Comparison: Less indirect than typical Colombian communication style
Time Sensitivity
Americans place high value on punctuality and respecting others' time
Colombian Comparison: Stricter time expectations than Colombian 'hora colombiana'
Practical Scenarios
Scenario 1: Meeting a new customer for the first time
Spanish Response:
Buenas tardes, soy [nombre]. Gracias por elegir mi servicio hoy.
English Translation:
Good afternoon, I'm [name]. Thank you for choosing my service today.
Tips: Make eye contact, smile, and speak clearly
Scenario 2: Customer asks for a special accommodation
Spanish Response:
Con mucho gusto. Permítame ver qué puedo hacer por usted.
English Translation:
With pleasure. Let me see what I can do for you.
Tips: Show willingness even if you're unsure you can accommodate
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