How acceptable is it to use wanna, gonna, etc in business or more formal US environments?
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3Verbally or in writing?– DustyCommented Jan 8, 2015 at 19:10
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@RdeoNYC Another place you might get answers is this StackExchange site: workplace.stackexchange.com– NicoleCommented Jan 12, 2015 at 17:31
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It's entirely inappropriate. Always.– StrawberryCommented Nov 3, 2016 at 15:53
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It depends on the context. If you are writing/typing something, then it is definitely not appropriate. In business settings, people must act professional, which means using proper English. Similarly, if you are speaking but delivering a presentation of some kind, they're not appropriate.
If you're speaking to a colleague or in a colloquial/friendly context, "wanna" and "gonna" are okay. But, alternatively, if you are speaking to someone in a much higher position than you, it's probably best to use "want to" or "going to" (depending on the person).
