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06 ways to say No without being Impolite
source: Learn English with Let's Talk 2016年12月11日
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You might want to practice these new expressions often, so you don’t have to worry about appearing rude when speaking English to native speakers.
# Here are some polite ways to say ‘no’ to a request for help:
I would love to help you, but …
I wish I could help you, but …
Normally I would be able to, but … or Normally I would say yes, but…
Unfortunately now is not a good time for me….
# Polite ways to say ‘no’ to an offer that you do not want to accept:
I appreciate the offer, but …
That would be great, but ….
Thank you for the offer, but …
# Polite ways to say ‘no’ to an invitation:
That sounds great, but….
I’m sorry I can’t come that day/night. I have …
I really appreciate the invitation, but…
I wish I could come, but unfortunately …
# Scenario 1: Your neighbor is moving to a new apartment and comes over at the last minute asking for help moving her furniture. You have to prepare for a big presentation so you are too busy to help.
I would love to help you, but I am really busy working on a presentation for work right now, so I am not free.
I wish I could help you, but I have a lot of work to do for a presentation I am making tomorrow.
Normally I would be able to, but I have to prepare for my big presentation that is happening tomorrow.
Unfortunately now is not a good time for me, I have to work on an important presentation.
# Scenario 2: Your boyfriend offers to pick you up from work, but you already have plans to have drinks with your co-workers and so you don’t need a ride home.
I appreciate the offer, but I was planning on having drinks with my coworkers.
That would be great, but just not tonight, because I am having drinks with my coworkers.
Thank you for the offer, but I have plans already to have drinks with my coworkers. Why don’t you come and have drinks with us!
# Scenario 3: You are invited to a party at a co-workers house, but you don’t really like the co-worker and don’t want to go.
That sounds great, but I can’t make it this time.
I’m sorry I can’t come that night. I have other plans already.
I really appreciate the invitation, but I am not going to be able to make it this time.
I wish I could come, but unfortunately I won’t be able to be there. Have a great party.