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Diplomatic Disagreement & Nuance – Business English C1

Diplomatic Disagreement & Nuance – Business English C1

BUSINESS ENGLISH · C1 · MINI LESSON

Diplomatic Disagreement & Nuance

Taktično neslaganje, ograđivanje i formulacije koje čuvaju poslovni odnos.

Uvažavanje sagovornika

I take your point priznaje argument, with respect uvodi odmjereno neslaganje, that said uvodi kontrast.

CorrectI take your point, but the timing concerns me.
Incorrect in this contextI take your respect, but the timing concerns me.

I take your point izražava razumevanje pre neslaganja.

Oprezne tvrdnje

It appears that ublažava tvrdnju, I would argue that iznosi mišljenje, to some extent ograničava saglasnost.

CorrectIt appears that costs have increased.
Incorrect in this contextIt proves that costs have increased. (when evidence is inconclusive)

It appears that ukazuje na oprezan zaključak.

Pristojna alternativa

Might we consider predlaže bez nametanja, perhaps we could ublažava predlog, I would be hesitant to izražava rezervu.

CorrectMight we consider a phased implementation?
Incorrect in this contextMight we insist a phased implementation?

Might we consider je diplomatski predlog.

Zapamtite: U poslovnoj komunikaciji izbor izraza zavisi od situacije, odnosa sa sagovornikom i nameravanog značenja. U ovoj lekciji posebno vežbate: Uvažavanje sagovornika, Oprezne tvrdnje, Pristojna alternativa.
15 QUESTIONS · C1

Test Your Knowledge

Choose the best option for each business situation. Click Check Answers for feedback and explanations.

1. "Speed matters." "___, but accuracy is vital." (Acknowledge their argument.)

2. "___, I see the evidence differently." (Formal polite disagreement.)

3. "The plan is ambitious. ___, it is achievable." (Introduce contrast.)

4. "I understand why you prefer it." "___, although I would adjust the scope."

5. "___, the proposed budget is unrealistic." (Measured opposition.)

6. The data is preliminary: ___ demand is weakening.

7. ___ the long-term benefits outweigh the costs. (Present a considered opinion.)

8. I agree ___, but there are exceptions.

9. Based on early results, ___ customers are changing habits.

10. ___ this strategy is more resilient. (Make a reasoned claim.)

11. ___ revising the deadline before committing? (Tentative question.)

12. ___ pilot the programme in one region first. (Soft suggestion.)

13. ___ approve this without independent verification. (Express reluctance.)

14. ___ introducing an opt-in period? (Non-imposing question.)

15. ___ invite stakeholders to review the draft. (Gentle proposal.)


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