When to use 'I want' in English and when it's too direct

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Sep 28, 20269:12Education

When does "I want" sound completely natural in English, and when can it sound too direct? In this episode of Coffee Break English, Nick looks at the verb "want" in restaurants, job interviews and work emails, and explain...

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