💼 Creepy Conversations
What’s a polite way to disagree in a meeting?
I see your point, but…
What does “Let’s make a deal” mean in a negotiation?
It means suggesting or offering an agreement.
“Pumpkin Power Smoothies” — what kind of business could this be?
A seasonal café or smoothie brand.
Your company can double profit but harm the environment. What do you do?
Choose sustainability — protect reputation and look for green solutions.
What does “deadline” mean?
The date or time when something must be finished.
How can you ask for clarification politely?
Could you explain that a bit more?
How do you make a counteroffer?
I can agree to X if you can accept Y.
Name one spooky product you could sell in October.
Pumpkin snacks, candles, or Halloween decorations.
Would you tell your boss if a coworker cheated on reports?
Yes — report it properly and share clear evidence.
What does it mean to “ghost” someone in business?
To stop replying or communicating without explanation.
Turn this direct phrase into a softer one: “That’s wrong.”
I think there may be another way to look at this.
You want a higher salary — what’s one polite persuasive phrase you can use?
Based on my results and market rates, I’d like to discuss a salary increase.
Pitch a Halloween-themed business in one sentence.
A monthly box that sends spooky snacks and decorations.
Is honesty always best in business?
Usually yes — it builds trust, though sometimes privacy matters.
Explain this idiom: “A skeleton crew.”
The smallest number of workers needed to keep things running.
Your boss says something unfair. How can you respond diplomatically?
I understand your concern. Could we look at the facts together?
Is it better to be firm or flexible in negotiations?
It depends — firmness protects goals, flexibility builds relationships.
Should companies use fear or humor in Halloween ads?
Humor works better — fear can make customers uncomfortable.
Your company can “ghost” a difficult client or face a loss. What’s your decision?
Don’t ghost; be honest and negotiate a fair ending.
Fill in the blank: “We’re working _______ the clock to finish.”
Against.
Use Ethos, Logos and Pathos to argue that 青ネギ is blue!
Ethos: I have experience... Logos: The kanji says blue! Pathos: 青ネギ feels like the fresh blue of the sky.
You and your partner negotiate a deal — one wants speed, one wants quality. How can you agree?
Let’s finish the first part quickly and focus on quality for the final stage.
Invent a scary startup idea and explain how it makes money.
Haunted VR tours — people pay for virtual haunted experiences with sponsors and ads.
Your company finds a way to save money by cutting quality. What should you do?
Keep quality high — saving money is good, but customers and reputation are more important.
Match the idioms: “Bite the bullet,” “in the dark,” “hit the nail on the head.”
Bite the bullet = face something difficult; in the dark = not informed; hit the nail = exactly right.