What Does "that's not how we do business" Mean?
Learn what "that's not how we do business" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
That's not how we do business.
This means the speaker is rejecting the other person's approach as unacceptable or unprofessional.
From The Unforgettable Love, Episode 17
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is saying the other person's behavior is not the normal way they do business.
Usage Scenario
Use it in business disputes or negotiations when you want to reject a tactic. It can sound firm or dismissive depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
That's not how we do business.
That's not our way of doing business.
We don't do business like that.
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