Sam
Do you have any suggestions about how to politely express disagreements in English?
Jul 5, 2011 7:22 AM
Answers · 4
To be more polite avoid expressing your disagreement directly in a verbal manner. You don't have to use expressions such as: " I disagree" ," I don't think so.. "etc You will still state your opinion,but by rather showing first respect to the others point of view as in: "I do understand what you mean.,but from my point of view" " I respect your opinion, but I see things differently ...." Then state your own opinion. This way the other won't feel offended and might be more attentive to listen to your opinion.
July 5, 2011
If it's in a conversation remain calm. Keep any anger or disrespect in check. Calmly express your disagreement, all the while respecting the other person's opinions. Use phrases such as "I am afraid that I don't agree because....., I disagree because. . ."; "The problem with that is. . ."; "The way I see it. . ."; "I'm against it because. . ."; "Instead, I think that. It 's different if you are writing an essay or a paragraph You would then use more formal language.
July 5, 2011
maybe you can use this: "I understand why you think like that, but in my opinion ..... "
July 5, 2011
This is how I usually express my disagreement on a particular matter: "I beg to disagree..." or "I respect your opinion, but I can't agree..." and would usually note my reasons after. But if I'm talking to my friends, I would just say, "I don't agree..." or "I don't think so..."
July 5, 2011
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