Speaking: Interactive Communication B1 - Lesson 2: Agreeing & Disagreeing Politely

B1

Agree & Disagree

ការយល់ស្រប និងមិនយល់ស្រប

🎯 Objective / គោលបំណង:

Learn to disagree without being rude. Move beyond just "Yes" and "No".

💬 Scenario: Planning a Holiday

Friend A "I think we should go to the beach this weekend. It's relaxing."

Friend B (Too Direct) "No. I hate the beach. It's too hot."

(This kills the conversation.)

Friend B (Polite) "I see your point, but it might be too hot for me. How about the mountains instead?" Technique: Validate ("I see") + Pivot ("But").

Friend A "The mountains? Hmm. That's a good point. It is cooler there."

The Agreement Spectrum

Don't just say "Yes" or "No". Use the right level of agreement.

100% Strong Agreement 🔊

"I couldn't agree more!"
"Absolutely!"
(Use when you are excited.)

75% Agreement 🔊

"You have a point there."
"That makes sense."

50% Partial Agreement (The Pivot) 🔊

"I see what you mean, but..."
"That's true, although..."
(Best for polite debates.)

0% Polite Disagreement 🔊

"I'm afraid I disagree."
"I'm not so sure about that."
(Never say "You are wrong"!)

Choose the Polite Response

Statement: "English is the most difficult language."

You disagree. What do you say?

A. "No, you are wrong."

B. "I'm not so sure about that. Chinese might be harder."

C. "I don't think so." (A bit blunt)

Statement: "We should eat Pizza tonight."

You want Burgers instead (Partial Agreement).

A. "Absolutely!"

B. "Pizza sounds nice, but maybe Burgers would be faster?"

C. "No, I want Burgers."