2013年ESL之商务英语 13 Being Territorial at Work（在线收听）

Being Territorial at Work

Andy: What are you doing? 

Sita: I’m running some numbers for the new project. 

Andy: I thought that was Delia’s turf. 

Sita: She’s usually the go-to person for this type of information, but I need this info right now. 

Andy: I’d be careful about stepping on Delia’s toes. She doesn’t take kindly to people encroaching on her responsibilities. 

Sita: I know she can be territorial at times, but I’m sure if I explain to her why I’m getting this information right this minute, she’d understand. 

Andy: Okay, but don’t be surprised if she thinks you’re trying to gain control of her little fiefdom. She’s really entrenched and she doesn’t like anyone muscling in. 

Sita: Do you really think she’ll misunderstand my motives? 

Andy: I wouldn’t take any chances. Hurry up and finish what you’re doing, cover your tracks, and get out. With any luck, she won’t think this is the beginning of a turf war. 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse