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Business trip #1 (permalink) Mon May 19, 2008 16:09 pm   Business trip
 

Hello everyone

I'd like to ask about contexts where the phrase 'business trip' can be used. Can this phrase be used when talking, for example, about FBI/CIA agents? . Is it correct to say, "This agent was sent to Rome on a business trip." Or is it better to use the word 'mission' instead? And what about such people as attorneys, lawyers, government officials? Can 'business trip' be used when talking about them? Or this phrase is limited to business area (i.e. commerce) only?
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Business trip #2 (permalink) Mon May 19, 2008 16:39 pm   Business trip
 

Hi KLPNO

I'd agree with you that it might sound odd to say that an FBI/CIA agent had been 'sent to Rome on a business trip', but I suppose context could justify it. To me, a 'business trip' would be of relatively short duration -- say a few days to a maximum of a few weeks. If the duration is longer than that, you can sometimes say that someone is 'on assignment', for example.
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Business trip #3 (permalink) Mon May 19, 2008 16:49 pm   Business trip
 

Hi Amy

Thank you very much.
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Business trip #4 (permalink) Sat Jul 02, 2011 18:05 pm   Business trip
 

which types of final phrase might be helpful....????
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Business trip #5 (permalink) Sat Jul 02, 2011 18:08 pm   Business trip
 

for, instance ...
your timely response would be highly appreciated..

Is there any most important & useful in daily business letters???
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