Episode 22: The smoker

Watch the episode, then listen to the lines and repeat
1. Well… it’s my lunch break… so I’m allowed to smoke a cigarette, aren’t I?
2. Smoking inside a public building is – it’s against the law.
3. Would you mind not dodoingto do that please?
4. I'm afraid it's against company
5. It is against the law to smoke here.
6. I’m sorry to have to ask you this, but you need to .
7. You need to your cigarette… please.
8. We’ll keep it a secret this time.
9. I’m afraid it’s just not on company premises.
10. You dealt with Mr Ingle really well.
11. You kept your cool and explained the reasons why he shouldn’t smoke.
12. But I never got to ask him about stock management.
13. Well, maybe it’s best to leave it for another time?
14. Anna’s had a tricky day so far dealing with Mr Ingle but she was firm and fair in the language she used.
15. Have you been smoking?
16. You smell of cigarette smoke.
17. You had better step into my office and we’ll talk about this.
18. Oh dear! Anna’s in trouble for no reason. Let’s hope she explains the .

Let's discuss
1. How would you comment on Mr Ingle’s behaviour?
2. If you were Anna and you caught Mr Ingle smoking at the warehouse, how would you react?
3. How in your opinion is Anna going to explain the mix-up?
4. Would you report this issue to Paul?
5. Do you remember asking someone not to do something? What was it?
6. What activities apart from smoking are not permitted at your workplace?Further useful language

Making polite requests

1. Could I ask you to refrain from doing that, please?
2. I’m afraid that’s not in line with our regulations.
3. I’d appreciate it if you could stop doing that.
4. I’m sorry to bring this up, but that’s not allowed here.
5. I hate to mention this, but smoking isn't allowed here due to safety concerns.
6. I regret to inform you that this action violates our guidelines.
7. I hope you don’t mind, but that isn’t allowed under company policy.
8. If you wouldn’t mind, could you please stop doing that?
9. I must point out that this goes against our safety procedures.
10. I’m afraid that doesn’t comply with our safety standards.
11. Would you mind adhering to the company guidelines, please?
12. I’d really appreciate your cooperation in stopping that.