我们不是说好的 下半月的封面嘛 留给我们的
“didn't we agree that the second half of the month's cover was reserved for us?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
崔主编
“Editor-in-Chief Cui,”
我们 不是说好的 下半月的封面嘛 留给我 们的
“didn't we agree that the second half of the month's cover was reserved for us?”
时装秀
“A fashion show?”
“You promised us this spot; don't even think about giving it away.”
In Chinese business culture, informal verbal promises ('说好的') carry significant weight, and breaking them damages trust and interpersonal rapport (guanxi).
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
agreed upon / promised
A colloquial phrase used to evoke a prior verbal commitment or promise when someone seems to renege.
the latter half of the month
Standard administrative and publishing terminology for scheduling issues or deadlines.
Highlights that the stated agreement should be obvious and taken for granted by both sides.
