B1 INFERENCE
Implied Meanings
ការយល់ន័យបង្កប់សាមញ្ញ
🎯 Scenario: Alex invites Sam to hang out. Sam doesn't want to go but wants to be polite.
Alex
Sam
Implied Meaning: "I am too tired to go hiking."
Clues: The hesitation ("Umm...", "Well...") and the reason ("long week") mean No.
Clues: The hesitation ("Umm...", "Well...") and the reason ("long week") mean No.
Alex
Sam
Implied Meaning: "No, I can't."
Clues: "Actually" is often used to introduce bad news or a correction politely.
Clues: "Actually" is often used to introduce bad news or a correction politely.
"Soft No" Vocabulary:
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"Actually..."
I am about to say something you might not like (a refusal).
"To be honest..."
I am going to give a negative opinion politely.
"I'm not sure..."
I probably don't want to do it.
"Maybe next time..."
Definitely No for now.
Logic Decoder: Translate the Phrase
Speaker says:
"It's a bit expensive."
They really mean:
Task: Refuse Politely
Boss: "Can you work this Sunday? We have a deadline."
Write a reply. Do NOT say "No". Use "Actually" or "I'd love to, but...".