The Office - Job Well Done (0105)

A: And so, that concludes my outline for our marketing strategy next year. Thank you very much for your time.
B: Hey, that was quite the presentation! Honestly, I was completely blown away by your strategy outline. I’ve gotta say, Alex, you really wowed me today.
A: Aw, come on; it was nothing. I’m just doing my job.
B: No, I think you deserve some recognition here; I mean, if I look back on your previous presentations, this is a huge improvement.
A: Well, Kristin did give me a hand with the slides. She’s a real wiz on PowerPoint.
B: And I saw that you took on board my feedback about pricing strategies. I really appreciate you taking the time to think though my suggestions.
A: Yeah, well, that was some good advice. You made some really good points.
B: Well, I just wanted to say well done. Really you did a great job.

Key Vocabulary

quite the (noun) phrase used to say it was good
presentation common noun, singular speech, demo, a meeting where you present something
honestly General Adverb to tell the truth, frankly speaking
blow (someone) away verb impressed by
wow (someone) verb amaze, impress
it was nothing phrase use to show humbleness
deserve verb are entitled to
recognition common noun, non-variable praises, credit
look back on verb recall the past
improvement common noun, singular advance, progress
give someone a hand phrase help someone
wiz common noun, singular genius
take on board verb adopt
feedback common noun, non-variable other people's opinions
think though verb to carefully consider and think about it
well done phrase good job

Supplementary Vocabulary

constructive criticism common noun, non-variable suggestions for improvement
recognize verb to publicity give special attention to someone for doing a good job
praise common noun, non-variable the action of saying a person did a good job
encourage verb make someone confident; help them do better
give credit phrase praise given to someone for doing a good job