Supply chain
Polite questions
Say or Tell
Orders-customer
Orders-call handler
100

The s... of goods arrived at the warehouse earlier than expected.

shipment

100

Where is the next conference?

Could you tell me...

where the next conference is?

100

Can you... me how the meeting went?

tell

100

I'm not h________ a______ this.

happy about

100

When did you p_______ the order?

place

200

The manager conducted an i... to ensure accurate stock levels before the holiday season.

inventory

200

What would you like to drink?

I was wondering...

what you'd (would) like to drink.

200

Did he... when?

say

200

Please s_______ them asap.

send

200

We p_____ i____ straight through to our warehouse.

put it

300

I use a digital app to k... t.... of my daily expenses and budget.

keep track

300

Why didn't you call?

I'd like to know...

why you didn't call.

300

I'll... you later.

tell

300

I'm f/c_________ up an order.

following / chasing

300

I'll l_____  i______  i_____ immediately.

look into it

400

The marketing team conducted extensive research to identify the o... of the sudden increase in website traffic.

origin

400

Are they arriving late?

Do you know...

if they are arriving late?

400

He... that he's looking for a long-term agreement.

said

400

Could you c_______ i____ o____ for me?

check it out

400

It w____ d______ on February 28th.

was dispatched

500

We need to restock soon; we're r... l... on office supplies like paper and ink cartridges.

running low
500

How often does the bus come?

Would you mind telling me...

how often the bus comes?

500
The company Director... everyone that this will be a successful year.

told

500

This is u________.

unacceptable

500

I'll be a___  q_______ a____ I can.

as quick as

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