Oct 14, 2017 · Hi, the dictionaries I use say that "boss" is an informal word. I'm wondering what word you would use instead in a formal situation, a job interview for example. Interviewer: I'm impressed. Who taught you all these? You: My boss at my last job. Since a "superior" doesn't necessary mean a boss...

Feb 18, 2012 · Similar to Boss/Guv, Sergeants you have a reasonably familiar working relationship with are generally called Sarge, or in The Met & a few other forces, Skip. Formally, it’s Sergeant. Detective roles are sometimes slightly less formal and in some teams Detective Constables (DC’s) will call their Detective Sergeants (DS’s) & DS’s may call ...

Nov 3, 2012 · You know your boss respects you. Jessie: Yes, I couldn't ask for a better boss, that's for sure. (English Phrasal Verbs in Use Advanced - Michael McCarthy & Felicity O'Dell) Can I also use here "couldn't have asked" instead of "couldn't ask" or does the former imply that she no longer works at that company at that s/he is not her current boss ...

Jan 23, 2018 · Hello there! How do you natives write the word "Boss" Is there capitalization, or not: "what am I going to tell my Boss?" or " What am I going to tell my boss?" should I write?

Feb 27, 2012 · People in a higher position (UK usage): commonest term is "manager". Your immediate supervisor is generally referred to as your "line manager" or possibly "team leader" and above them there would be a "senior manager". Informally, you would refer to your "boss".

Jun 15, 2017 · Dear all, I have difficulty in using the words previous and former. You say for example my former boss and the previous owner of the building or my previous girl friend. Why you cannot use former in these sentences ? I would appreciate any feedback regarding this issue. Best regards Christos

Mar 23, 2007 · The usual phrase is the right-hand man - meaning the person who is the closest henchman to a leader, or assistant to a boss. This is all to do with the fact that most people are right-handed - maybe this meant they held their sword in their right hand and needed protection there: they'd be vulnerable when they lifted their sword to strike.

Aug 23, 2017 · My boss told me she would assign me a new project last Friday. However, two day has passed and I have not receive any emails. Should I ask her about this? If so, how should I mail her about the potential project gently? I'm wondering if she forget about this project or if she is still waiting for another time. I know she is busy recently. Thanks

Dec 24, 2014 · To say you are reserving or blocking out his/her time implies that you have the authority to tell your boss where he/she should be and what he/she should be doing. That falls outside the normal definition of "boss". Please note that it's "block out", not just "block". "Block" is to hinder/deny/impede. "Block out" is to reserve time in this context.

Oct 4, 2007 · And do notice that the possessive of boss is boss's-- an apostrophe without another "s" is generally used only for plurals that end in "s"; when a singular ends in an "s", you ordinarily make the possessive by adding an apostrophe and another "s: The lass's brother Prince Charles's home The compass's owner