AEE 2622: How to Save a Spot in Someone's Mind for Your Story
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This is an All Ears English podcast, episode 2622. How to save a spot in someone's mind for your story.
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What strategies can help save a spot in someone's mind for your story?
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Hi, Michelle. How are you today? I'm good, Lindsay. Lindsay, I have something to tell you, but I'll tell you later. Oh, gosh, Michelle, I can't wait. Michelle, what are we getting into on the show today? So today we are going to share how to tell someone you have to tell them something, but later, right?
Yeah.
Sometimes it's just not the right time to actually go into a story. You see them, you know, in a busier location. Maybe you're at a show, the show is starting and you can't quite go into it, right? Yeah, for sure. Yeah. So this is a huge skill and it's able, like it allows you to save a spot in someone's mind for later. What do you think of this one?
Yeah, I like the idea of saving a spot in someone's mind. You put a bit of a bookmark there for them and they know that there's something important you have to talk about. Is this for lighter things or for heavier things or both?
I think it could be for both. However, if it's something like a cruel thing to do is if you have something really heavy, like if you have bad news for someone and then you tell them Friday, oh, I'll tell you Monday, right? Oh, that's horrible. Yeah. Oh, God. You know, that's the only thing. So it could be for either, but I wouldn't use it for something where it's like, oh, you can't tell them for a few days.
Yes. Yes. Okay. Perfect. So a little lighter, but not hugely bad news. Being kind and gracious with people, obviously, when you have something to tell them. And so timing is a big thing. Often we're in a situation where we don't have, like, we can't just be talking to someone all the time. Maybe we're in the middle of a meeting, right? Right. With our coworker. And then there's other people at the table. We can't talk to them necessarily, right?
Right. Or maybe you're still waiting on some of the information yourself. So you're just waiting on something. And once you get all the information, you're going to tell that person.
Mm-hmm. Or again, it's a bit of a surprise or a secret and you want the right moment to share it, right? Exactly. Yes.
So yeah, let's talk about how we can do this. We want to remind you guys to hit the follow button wherever you're listening to the All Ears English podcast so you never miss anything.
Yes, be sure to hit follow so we fall right into your queue for five days a week on this show. So let's share the expressions, what exactly we would say, Michelle. The first one is, I'll tell you the details later or I'll fill you in later. This might be an interesting one for our listeners. It may be a first time for this one. Fill you in, right? Right. Yes.
How can understanding and participating in English conversations differ?
Or I'll explain later. Yes. So let's see how this would sound. I have some updates on Charlie and Rita, but I'll tell you the details later.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:41
2
What strategies can help save a spot in someone's mind for your story?
0:41–4:48
3
How can understanding and participating in English conversations differ?
4:48–9:05
4
What are some lighter and heavier topics to consider when delaying information?
9:05–10:47
5
When is it appropriate to tell someone you'll share something later?
10:47–10:52
6
How can timing affect the delivery of your message?
10:52–13:00
7
What expressions can you use to indicate you'll share information later?
13:00–14:51
Speakers
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