私下聊一聊 做做工作
“have a private chat, and try to persuade him.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
其实你可以 找多副县长
“Actually, you can find Deputy County Mayor Duo,”
私下聊一聊 做做工作
“have a private chat, and try to persuade him.”
或许 我知道
“Perhaps— I know.”
“Don't bring this up formally in a meeting; pull him aside privately and soften him up.”
In Chinese bureaucratic and organizational culture, 'doing work on someone' refers to private, informal discussions aimed at resolving ideological differences or gaining consensus.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
have a private chat
Used to propose discussing a sensitive issue off the record or away from a formal meeting setting.
do some persuasion work / work on someone
A bureaucratic and workplace euphemism meaning to persuade, soften, or align someone with a desired stance.