[語言學習] 怎樣像外國人一樣有禮貌地say No?
有些童鞋最不會拒絕人了,就算心裡想著say No,嘴上還是說了Yes,用中文不會,用英語就更不會了。
但是,有些人、有些事是不得不拒絕的。今天雙語君就跟大家分享一下,外國人面對邀請、嘮叨和請求時,都是如何有禮貌地拒絕的呢?
1如何拒絕邀請
你要做的事情就是:
1) 說出感謝
2) 說“不”
3) 給出理由
還有可能:
4) 建議其他時間或日期
▌舉個例子
Thank you so much for the invitation, but I'm afraid I have a prior engagement.
非常感謝您的邀請,但我已經有約了。
▌更正式一些
Thanks for the invitation! I'm really sorry, I can't come - I've already got other plans.
感謝您的邀請!不過很抱歉我不能來,因為我已計劃了其他事情。
▌還可以說
I'd love to, but I'm afraid I can't. Would another time be possible?
我很想去,不過恐怕不行。可以換個時間嗎?
I'm very sorry, but I won't be able to make it. Another time would be great, though!
很抱歉,我無法去。要是換個時間就太好了!
It's a lovely idea, but I won't be able to join you this time.
好主意,但我這次無法參加了。
That's very kind of you, but …
您太好了,不過...
Could I join you later? I just have to finish something.
我可以稍後加入你們嗎?我必須先完成一些事情。
Today's not so good - how about tomorrow?
今天不太合適,明天如何?
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