A phrase for “As the opportunity arises and its mutually convenient”?
In my course syllabus I have office hours. However, I am happy to answer student questions if we run into each other in the hall, or if they drop by my office when I am in. However, between switching offices in buildings and a slew of committee meetings I can't say (other than my office hours) exactly when and where I can be found.
I would like a succinct phrase that conveys that my office hours are "Mondays 9-12, Tuesday 2-5 and whenever you and I happen to run into each other and it's convenient for both us to chat and you have a question".
The phrase "Mondays 9-12, Tuesday 2-5 and whenever you can find me" suggests that I am playing hide and seek.
The phrase "Mondays 9-12, Tuesday 2-5 and by mutual convenience" doesn't quite sound right to me, and not very welcoming.
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In my course syllabus I have office hours. However, I am happy to answer student questions if we run into each other in the hall, or if they drop by my office when I am in. However, between switching offices in buildings and a slew of committee meetings I can't say (other than my office hours) exactly when and where I can be found.
I would like a succinct phrase that conveys that my office hours are "Mondays 9-12, Tuesday 2-5 and whenever you and I happen to run into each other and it's convenient for both us to chat and you have a question".
The phrase "Mondays 9-12, Tuesday 2-5 and whenever you can find me" suggests that I am playing hide and seek.
The phrase "Mondays 9-12, Tuesday 2-5 and by mutual convenience" doesn't quite sound right to me, and not very welcoming.
Suggestions?
phrase-requests
asked 2 days ago
Kieran MullenKieran Mullen
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'...and at other times as convenient'?
– Kate Bunting
2 days ago
You could add "If you meet me at other times, you are welcome to ask if I have time to talk" after the statement of office hours.
– Stefan
2 days ago
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In my course syllabus I have office hours. However, I am happy to answer student questions if we run into each other in the hall, or if they drop by my office when I am in. However, between switching offices in buildings and a slew of committee meetings I can't say (other than my office hours) exactly when and where I can be found.
I would like a succinct phrase that conveys that my office hours are "Mondays 9-12, Tuesday 2-5 and whenever you and I happen to run into each other and it's convenient for both us to chat and you have a question".
The phrase "Mondays 9-12, Tuesday 2-5 and whenever you can find me" suggests that I am playing hide and seek.
The phrase "Mondays 9-12, Tuesday 2-5 and by mutual convenience" doesn't quite sound right to me, and not very welcoming.
Suggestions?
phrase-requests
asked 2 days ago
Kieran MullenKieran Mullen
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In my course syllabus I have office hours. However, I am happy to answer student questions if we run into each other in the hall, or if they drop by my office when I am in. However, between switching offices in buildings and a slew of committee meetings I can't say (other than my office hours) exactly when and where I can be found.
I would like a succinct phrase that conveys that my office hours are "Mondays 9-12, Tuesday 2-5 and whenever you and I happen to run into each other and it's convenient for both us to chat and you have a question".
The phrase "Mondays 9-12, Tuesday 2-5 and whenever you can find me" suggests that I am playing hide and seek.
The phrase "Mondays 9-12, Tuesday 2-5 and by mutual convenience" doesn't quite sound right to me, and not very welcoming.
Suggestions?
phrase-requests
phrase-requests
asked 2 days ago
Kieran MullenKieran Mullen
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'...and at other times as convenient'?
– Kate Bunting
2 days ago
You could add "If you meet me at other times, you are welcome to ask if I have time to talk" after the statement of office hours.
– Stefan
2 days ago
add a comment |
'...and at other times as convenient'?
– Kate Bunting
2 days ago
You could add "If you meet me at other times, you are welcome to ask if I have time to talk" after the statement of office hours.
– Stefan
2 days ago
'...and at other times as convenient'?
– Kate Bunting
2 days ago
'...and at other times as convenient'?
– Kate Bunting
2 days ago
You could add "If you meet me at other times, you are welcome to ask if I have time to talk" after the statement of office hours.
– Stefan
2 days ago
You could add "If you meet me at other times, you are welcome to ask if I have time to talk" after the statement of office hours.
– Stefan
2 days ago
add a comment |
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'...and at other times as convenient'?
– Kate Bunting
2 days ago
You could add "If you meet me at other times, you are welcome to ask if I have time to talk" after the statement of office hours.
– Stefan
2 days ago