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Lcchang Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

What about

A: Good evening, Mr. Chen. My name is Sophie from ABC Homes. Is this a good time to call?

B: Er... what about?

Does "what about" mean "what is this about"? Please advise.

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Hi, A: Good evening, Mr. Chen. My name is Sophie from ABC Homes.

  • Hi, A: Good evening, Mr.
  • Chen.
  • My name is Sophie from ABC Homes.
  • Is this a good time to call?
  • B: Er...
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Hi,

A: Good evening, Mr. Chen. My name is Sophie from ABC Homes. Is this a good time to call?

B: Er... what about? Does "what about" mean "what is this about"? Please advise.

Yes. But it is not a very suitable thing to say at this point in the conversation.



Normally, you would say it after someone asks you, 'Is this a good time to talk to you
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British English I guess. I found this passage from a textbook printed in the UK on Business English.

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