Struggling to hear a colleague on a video call? Here are three polite phrases to let them know without being rude.
- Level 1 (Basic): "No, I can't hear you."
- Level 2 (Better): "Not very well. Your audio is breaking up a bit."
- Level 3 (Best): "I can hear you, but it sounds like you're speaking from the bottom of the ocean. Could you check your mic?"
The key is to add a brief explanation to show consideration. Other useful expressions include "You're cutting out a bit."