Giving Orders

250 Ways to Say It in Business English » Giving Orders

Would you please?
Would you please call Cynthia?

Could you?
Could you replace Lola until Wednesday?

Would you mind?
Would you mind coming to my office now?

Please
Please start the project as soon as possible.

Do it
Do as I've told you.

She has instructed us
The boss has instructed us to finish our shift at six today.

He has directed you
Mr Carpenter has directed us to paint the wall blue.

They’ve ordered you
They’ve ordered you to prepare the presentation. I’m leaving now!

He has commanded we should
The captain has commanded we should wait here till he comes back.

Say you should
Belinda says you should bring her a cup or hot coffee and a muffin.

Of course
Of course. When do you need it for?

Will do
Will do, madam. I'll start right now.

No problem
No problem. Where do you keep the tools?

Certainly
Certainly. I'd be delighted to head the team.

Sure
Sure. Is there anything else I can do for you?

No way
No way. Look for someone else.

Why should I?
Why should I? It's not my job.

Of course not
Of course not. You're not my boss.

I refuse to
I refuse to work overtime. I'll contact the trade union.

I will not do that
I will not do that. It's dangerous.

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