B2 CUES
Interactional Signals
សញ្ញានៃការយល់ស្រប និងការមិនយល់ស្រប
🎯 Scenario: Project Deadline Discussion.
Tom: Wants to cut the testing phase to launch early.
Lisa: Thinks this is dangerous.
Raj: Tries to mediate.
Tom: Wants to cut the testing phase to launch early.
Lisa: Thinks this is dangerous.
Raj: Tries to mediate.
Tom
"If we skip the final beta test, we can launch next week. The core features are ready."
Lisa Hedge
"I see where you're coming from, Tom, but I'm not entirely convinced that's safe. Bugs could destroy our reputation."
Politeness Strategy: "I see where you're coming from" validates Tom's idea before rejecting it ("but"). This maintains a good working relationship.
Raj Interruption
"Sorry to cut in here, but can we consider a partial launch? Maybe just to 5% of users?"
Soft Interruption: Using "Sorry to cut in" apologizes in advance, making the interruption acceptable in a professional setting.
Lisa Agreement
"That's a fair point, Raj. I could get on board with that."
Classify the Phrase:
"I'm afraid I can't agree with you there."
Disagreement
Polite refusal
Agreement
Supporting the idea
Interruption
Taking the floor
Politeness Scale:
How polite is: "That's a terrible idea."?
Very Rude
Neutral
Very Polite
Task: Write a Polite Disagreement
Your colleague suggests working this weekend. Refuse politely using a "Hedge".
Keywords: "Understand", "However", "Plans".