politely disagreeing

Saying No does not come easily to some people.

There is a girl whom I am very close to is a testament of this. She agrees to almost everything thrown to her, especially if she was caught off-guard, and the culprits, if I may use that word, are not that close with her. As a result, she got bombed although she could have gotten out of it, she was working for free for her previous company even though she had already started a new position in a new company, she had to listen to my ramblings at sleepover nights, when she could spend more time on nurturing her beauty, and many many more.

It was interesting then, when I got a title to create a lesson on expressing disagreement just last week. It might not be the same thing, but at least, learning how to express negativity politely can help.

I have included here, a few interesting phrases which I found during researching for my phrase bank on this topic. Hopefully, girl, you will find some good use to it. Else, just take them as further useless junk to fill up your brain space. Do continue with the appropriate words/ideas when the ..... starts.

1. I respect your opinion but I (just) think that ....
2. You could be right, but...
3. Perhaps, but I can't help thinking that...
4. You must be joking!
5. You can't be serious!
6. True, but I'm afraid I disagree (with)..
7. I see what you mean but I'm not at all convinced that..
8. Yes, but don't you think that....

The above examples are just some of the many you could use. These are polite ways of expressing disagreement. In the event of not wanting to beat around the bush, a straight NO would be most appropriate.
"No, I don't think ..."
"No, I don't."
or this might also give the same effect, "Well, I (certainly) don't accept that."
Do add the word certainly if you want to give a further emphasize your stand.

When you are just tired, and fed-up, just say, "NO". However, please do not use this when conversing with bosses, if you have not submitted your resignation letter. Also, this is a no-no to family members, especially more to parents ya.