Few things cause more project trouble between international teams and Indian colleagues than the gap between what was said and what was meant about commitments. A colleague says "I'll try my best" and the visitor hears a promise; the colleague meant "This is very unlikely". A vendor says "Should be possible" and the visitor plans around it; the vendor meant "Maybe, if several things go right". What you will learn: • Phrases that often mean "Probably not" • Phrases that mean "Maybe" • Phrases that mean A real "Yes" • Why the no is indirect • Questions that make "No" easy • Confirming commitments • Practice: decode the answer • Listening strategies • Self-check questions to test your ear Level: B1–B2. Self-study: listen, then take the quizzes. Audio voiced with AI from an original script by Dr. Rashmi R Nair.