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Indirectness in English
What Are You Saying With What You’re Not Saying?
Updated: 2025.12.24
3 min read · Intermediate
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Indirectness in English
완곡한 영어표현법
Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.
Q2
What part of the reading resonated with you most?
이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?
Q3
In your culture, is it more common to be direct or indirect when making requests at work?
여러분의 문화에서는 직장에서 요청을 할 때 보통 직접적으로 말하나요, 아니면 간접적으로 표현하나요?
Q4
How do you usually feel when someone gives you a very direct instruction in English?
영어로 매우 직접적인 지시를 받았을 때, 보통 어떤 기분이 드시나요?
Q5
Can you think of a time when indirect language helped avoid conflict or discomfort at work?
간접적인 표현이 직장에서 갈등이나 불편함을 피하는 데 도움이 되었던 경험이 있으신가요?
Q6
How do you decide when it is better to be direct and when it is better to be indirect?
직접적으로 말하는 것이 더 좋은 상황인지, 아니면 간접적으로 말하는 것이 더 좋은 상황인지 어떻게 판단하시나요?
Q7
Do you think indirect language shows politeness, uncertainty, or professionalism—or all three?
간접적인 표현은 예의, 망설임, 전문성 중 무엇을 가장 잘 드러낸다고 생각하시나요? 아니면 이 모든 요소를 담고 있다고 보시나요?
Q8
Have you ever misunderstood a request in English because it was too indirect?
영어에서 너무 간접적인 표현 때문에 요청의 의도를 잘못 이해한 적이 있으신가요?
Q9
How does indirectness in English compare to politeness strategies in your first language?
영어에서의 간접 표현은 여러분의 모국어에서 사용하는 공손한 표현과 어떻게 다른가요?
Q10
After reading this article, is there anything you would like to change about how you write emails or speak at work?
이 글을 읽은 후, 직장에서 이메일을 쓰거나 말할 때 바꿔보고 싶은 점이 있으신가요?
Q11
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.
Expressions
brash
confident in a rude or careless way; overly bold
例句
1

His brash comments offended several colleagues.

例句
2

A brash approach can backfire in sensitive negotiations.

imperatives
things that are extremely important or necessary; urgent requirements
例句
1

Safety imperatives must come before cost considerations.

例句
2

Meeting the deadline became one of the project’s key imperatives.

standoffish
unfriendly or distant in manner
例句
1

She may seem standoffish at first, but she’s actually kind.

例句
2

His standoffish attitude made team collaboration difficult.

hedging
avoiding a clear commitment; using cautious or vague language
例句
1

The manager kept hedging when asked about the budget increase.

例句
2

Hedging can reduce risk, but it may also slow decisions.

return the favor
to respond in the same way someone treats you; to match their attitude or behavior
例句
1

However, if your new friend is always direct when they are communicating with you, return the favor and say what is on your mind!

例句
2

If your colleague is open and honest with feedback, return the favor and be equally transparent.

본 교재는 당사 편집진이 제작하는 링글의 자산으로 저작권법에 의해 보호됩니다. 링글 플랫폼 외에서 자료를 활용하시는 경우 당사와 사전 협의가 필요합니다.
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*本教材是专爲使用Ringle学习英文的学员设计。