What time does work for you
What time does work for you
13 Other Ways to Say: Does it work for you?
It can be a real pain trying to coordinate something with a group of people. Unfortunately, trying to get them all together to pick a time to meet or a method of doing things is tough.
It seems that in a group of more than 3 or 4, there is always someone who is busy at a time when you want to meet. What sometimes works best is to pick a time, and then ask whether everyone can make it.
Another dilemma you may encounter is trying to decide on a method of working. What should you do to solve the problem? If you are planning an event, who should you invite? How do you pick a venue and the food? These are all decisions that most people in the planning committee should agree on.
If you run into any of these or other similar problems, how do you solve them? The problems of coordinating time and methods is always a tricky one. You can make a decision and ask whether everyone can agree on it. Instead of asking “Does it work for you?” over and over, try some of these sentences.
5 informal ways to say YES ✅ and NO ❌
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Would that be ok with you?
Would that be ok with you Translation
Does that work for you Translation
Trying to Coordinate a Method
Part of making sure that things are alright is ensuring that the group knows what is going on. Everyone should be working on the same things (at least, part of the same thing) at the same time.
That way you avoid people who do the same thing and overlap each other. You can also avoid the opposite, which is when you see people leaving out a crucial step for your process, leaving you with a missing piece of your puzzle.
If you want to agree on something, you can ask these questions. Make sure that everyone is on board with the plan so that there are no overlaps or cracks!
1. Is that alright with you?
This might be the most general and gentle method to ask for someone’s approval. By asking whether something is alright, you can make the other person feel that their opinion is valued and respected.
This is a neutral tone question, which means that unless you have a specific emphasis in your voice, other people will assume that it is okay to tell you no if the situation really is not good for them.
2. Is that okay?
3. What do you think?
This line of questioning is even more neutral than the other ones. Asking “What do you think?” is the best choice when you want to know someone’s honest opinion. For the most part, you probably have not made a final decision. You might have heard a couple good options for something, but really are unsure which one to choose.
4. Can you work with this?
If you have a really tough situation, chances are that you are unable to come up with a good solution. Anything that you might consider has drawbacks, one way or another. Instead of being able to pick a clear winner, you have to make the best of what you have.
5. Can you make this work?
Like the previous question, this one acknowledges that you are between a rock and a hard place. That means that it is a challenge for everyone involved. For one reason or another, you are unable to satisfy everyone, but are trying to do your best.
6. Is this what you need?
7. Are you good with this?
Sometimes, you are unsure whether something is okay or not. If this is the case, ask the person what they think! Asking if “they are good” is a more casual and informal manner of speech. This is good if you are planning to meet with friends and deciding which restaurant to visit or which movie to watch.
8. Is this acceptable to you?
If things are going as well as you have planned, you can ask this. Something that is acceptable is simply tolerated or allowed. It may not be the best choice in any sense of the word, but it will definitely reach the most basic requirements. That much is all that you can ask.
Trying to Coordinate a Time
Unless you do not have a job or any other responsibilities, it is tough to plan your schedule. You likely have things you have to do every day, so you need to make sure that you do not plan something when you are busy.
Sometimes the best thing to do is pick a time, and then coordinate with everyone to make sure whether that will work for them! If you are picking a time to meet, have a conference, etc., try these questions:
9. Will you be able to make it?
You can use this question if you are unsure someone can fit something into their schedule. In addition, if they are not necessary to the event, you can ask this. If you ask them whether they can make it, it can imply that they do not need to be there, but it would be nice if they were.
10. Can you make this time?
If you want to be more specific, you can ask about a specific time (the “this time” refers to a specific time that you have told them about already). Asking whether someone is free this way typically shows that you want them to be there.
11. Does this fit into your schedule?
If you want to be extra considerate to somebody, you can ask them whether something fits into their schedule. With this question, you acknowledge that they are busy and probably have a full schedule.