Everyday Office Jargon · Associate level

"That would be great"

"That would be great" is a filler phrase added after a request to soften the ask and make it sound like a favor rather than a directive.

Say this instead: please do

How "That would be great" shows up at work

Tacked onto the end of sentences where "please do this" was the original instinct. It creates just enough warmth to discourage pushback while communicating that the matter is settled. Nobody ever responds, "Actually, that would not be great."

Buzzword

If you could have the report ready by Friday morning, that would be great.

Plain English

Please have the report ready by Friday morning.

Corporate Rank: Associate · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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