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ACCEPTING EXCUSES FOR NOT MEETING COMMITMENTS

• 업무 미이행의 원인과 관련한 대화 표현:
  
  A: You promised me the supplies would be in today and now you say they aren't here?
  
  B: They said they had part of the order, but the rest won't be available until later.
  
  A: I guess that's it then, when will you be able to get the rest?
  
  B: I am not sure.
  
  A: I am not convinced that will work for me, what now?
  
  B: I could order them from another supplier as a back-up.
  
  A: That is a good plan.
  
  B: Good! I will call you later this afternoon and let you know when your supplies will arrive.
  
  A: I appreciate you staying on it.
  
  (source: https://www.eslfast.com/robot/topics/employment/employment18.htm)