English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i keep things strictly professional" Mean?
Learn what "i keep things strictly professional" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I keep things strictly professional.
It means the speaker wants a businesslike relationship with no personal or romantic behavior.
From I'M Obsessed With My Boss Part Ii, Episode 45
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they keep their behavior professional.
Usage Scenario
Use this at work or in a situation where you want clear personal distance. It can sound cool or rejecting if said too directly.
Better ways to say it
1
I keep it professional.
2
I prefer to stay professional.
3
Let's keep this strictly professional.
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