Rescheduling plans in English
What to say when something comes up and you need to change the time.
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Ask to change the time.
reschedule = arrange a new time; also: Can we move it to another day?
A problem came up.
come up = happen unexpectedly; use this when you don't want details
Suggest Sunday afternoon.
When works for you? = what time is good for you?
Thank them for being understanding.
flexible = easy to adjust; Same place = the usual place
Quick answers
You can't make Saturday: what to say in English
Say “Can we reschedule?” — ask to change the time. reschedule = arrange a new time; also: Can we move it to another day?
Grace “What's up”: what to say in English
Say “Something came up.” — a problem came up. come up = happen unexpectedly; use this when you don't want details.
Grace “When works for you”: what to say in English
Say “How about Sunday afternoon?” — suggest Sunday afternoon. When works for you? = what time is good for you?
They agree easily: what to say in English
Say “Thanks for being flexible!” — thank them for being understanding. flexible = easy to adjust; Same place = the usual place.