As in the examples below, always place the correct answer first (zz.ans) followed by the incorrects (zz.not). The app will randomly shuffle the choices. You may have as many incorrect choices as you like.
zz.qu We should
allocate more resources to this project.
zz.ans I'm afraid
that's not possible with our current budget.
zz.not That's a bad
idea.
zz.end
zz.qu Let's delay
the launch until next quarter.
zz.ans Wouldn't it
be better to stick to our original timeline?
zz.not We can't do
that.
zz.end
zz.qu We should
reduce the marketing budget.
zz.ans I'm afraid I
can't agree with that. Marketing is essential for our growth.
zz.not That's not
going to work.
zz.end
zz.qu The new policy
should be implemented immediately.
zz.ans Wouldn't it
be wiser to introduce it gradually?
zz.not We shouldn't
do that.
zz.end
zz.qu Let's cancel
the team-building event.
zz.ans I believe the
team-building event is important for morale.
zz.not We can't
cancel it.
zz.end
zz.qu I believe we
should hire more staff.
zz.ans Wouldn't it
be more cost-effective to optimize our current team?
zz.not That's
unnecessary.
zz.end
zz.qu Let's approve
the budget increase.
zz.ans I'm afraid we
need more justification before we can approve it.
zz.not We shouldn't
do that.
zz.end
zz.qu We should
merge with the other department.
zz.ans Wouldn't that
create too many logistical issues?
zz.not That's a bad
idea.
zz.end
zz.qu We should move
forward with the proposal.
zz.ans I'm afraid
the proposal needs more work before we can proceed.
zz.not We can't do
that.
zz.end
zz.qu Let's
implement the changes immediately.
zz.ans Wouldn't it
be better to pilot the changes first?
zz.not No. We should
do a trial run first.
zz.end
zz.qu I think we
should lower our prices.
zz.ans I'm afraid
that would affect our profit margins significantly.
zz.not That would
affect our profit margins too much.
zz.end
zz.qu We should
extend the deadline for the project.
zz.ans Shouldn’t
we try streamlining some tasks first?
zz.not No. Let’s
try streamlining to meet the original deadline.
zz.end
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sect4Disagreeing
Section 4: Disagreeing Politely
Disagreeing in a
meeting or discussion can be challenging, but doing it politely shows
respect for others' opinions and maintains a positive atmosphere.
Using phrases like "I'm afraid," "Would," and
"Wouldn't" can soften your disagreement, making it less
confrontational and more constructive. Here are some strategies and
phrases to help you disagree politely.
Phrases for
Disagreeing Politely
I'm afraid
Strong: I disagree with that.
Softer: I'm afraid
that's not entirely correct.
Strong: Your point is off the mark.
Softer: I'm afraid I
have to disagree with your point of view.
Would
Strong: That is too late.
Softer: That would
be too late.
Strong: I need more information before saying 'yes'.
Softer: I would need
more information before agreeing to that.
Wouldn't
Strong: We need a different approach.
Softer: Wouldn't it
be better to try a different approach?
Strong: That is too expensive.
Softer: Wouldn't
that be too expensive?
Shouldn’t
Strong: We need to wait for the go ahead from the Marketing Director.
Softer: Shouldn't we
wait for the go ahead from the Marketing Director?
Strong: The packaging issues must be addressed first.
Softer: Shouldn’t
the packaging issues be addressed first?
Example Dialogues
Dialogue 1:
A: Let's increase
the budget by 20%.
B: I'm afraid that's
not feasible with our current financial situation.
Dialogue 2:
A: We should launch
the product next week.
B: Wouldn't it be
better to wait until we finish testing?
Dialogue 3:
A: I think we can
skip the final review meeting.
B: I'm afraid that's
not a good idea; the final review is crucial.
Select the sentence that best expresses polite disagreement in a
meeting setting.
1. We should
allocate more resources to this project.
2. Let's delay
the launch until next quarter.
3. We should
reduce the marketing budget.
4. The new policy
should be implemented immediately.
5. Let's cancel
the team-building event.
6. I believe we
should hire more staff.
7. Let's approve
the budget increase.
8. We should
merge with the other department.
9. We should move
forward with the proposal.
10. Let's
implement the changes immediately.
11. I think we
should lower our prices.
12. We should
extend the deadline for the project.