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1. using would could or might to make what you say more tentative.
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tentative -A tentative idea, plan, agreement, etc is not certain. - doing something in a way that shows you are not confident
2. Presenting your view as a question not a statement.
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3. Using a grammatical negative (adding n't) to make a suggestion more open and therefore more negotiable.
4. Using an introductory phrase to prepare the listener for your message.
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5. Adding I'm afraid to make clear that you recognise the unhelpfulness of your response.
6. Using words which qualify or restrict what you say to make your position more flexible (a bit difficult, a slight problem).
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7. Using not with a positive word instead of the obvious negative word (not very convenient, I' don't agree).
8. Using a comparative (better, more convenient) to soften your message.
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9. Using continuous form (I was wondering) instead of a simple form (I wondered) to make suggestion more flexible.
10. Using stress as an important way of making the message more effective (It is important).
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That would be unacceptable. That would not meet our requirements.
We would need further reassurance. That would be too late.
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Is that too late? Would that be too late?
Isn't that too late? Wouldn't that be too late?
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Introductory phrases: Actually; Well; Frankly; With respect; To be honest; As a matter of fact; In those circumstances; In fact; To put it bluntly
Actually, George, the financial picture isn't too bright here at Head Office.
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Could I speak to Jack please? I'm afraid he's out of the country at the moment.
Would next Tuesday be convenient? I'm afraid I'm tied up all day.
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Qualifiers: a slight misunderstanding; a little bit too early; some reservations; a short delay; a bit of a problem, a little more time
1. that would leave me with a slight problem.
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2. I have some doubts about that.
3. We need a little more time.
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4. We have some production difficulties.
5. We have had a slight disagreement with our German colleagues.
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6. We need some changes before I can give the proposal my unqualified support.
7. I would need a little more time.
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8. That would leave me with some slight problems with my Personnel Manager.
9. I really do need a little more time.
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10. I think there must be a slight misunderstanding. Of course there are other possibilities - these are only suggestions.
The hotel was dirty. The hotel wasn't very clean.
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The food was not very hot. Not + very + positive adjective
1. that is not very convenient.
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2. That's not very suitable.
3. That's not a very intelligent suggestion.
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4. This year's figures are not very good.
5. That's not a very positive way of looking at the problem.
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6. That proposal is not very sensitive to local conditions.
7. that suggestion is not very practical.
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8. That was not a very helpful remark.
9. That's not a very constructive approach.
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10. That's not a very useful line of argument.
11. I'm not a very happy with that idea.
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I disagree completely. I don't agree at all.
I dislike that idea. I don't like that idea at all.
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I reject what you say. I don't accept what you say.
Comparatives In offering an alternative suggestion
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Wouldn't the 31st be more convenient? It might be cheaper to go by air. (would, might)
Continuous form
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I was trying to ring you yesterday.
We were intending to make new arrangements for next year.
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I was wondering if you'd come to a decision yet.
We were hoping you'd accept 8%.
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We were discussing the problem yesterday.

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