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I Agree. . . I
Disagree
1. When you agree with something, you could
use these words. There are two lists, formal and informal.
| Formal |
Informal
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| You're right. |
You can say that again.
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| That's right. |
You bet. |
| That's true. |
I'll say. |
| Naturally. |
That's for sure. |
| Definitely. |
Yeah. |
| Absolutely. |
No doubt about
it. |
| Exactly. |
Okay! |
| Of course. |
You've got it! |
| Certainly. |
Right on. |
| You have a point.
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2. Sometimes you have to agree, but you don't
want to. Use word like these:
Well. . . all right!
I'm afraid I have to
agree with you.
I'm afraid you are right.
I hate to admit it, but you
are right.
I hate to say it, but I agree.
Perhaps you are right.
As
much as I hate to admit it . . .
3. When you strongly disagree, use words like
these. These phrases are strong statements. There are two lists, formal and
informal.
| Formal |
Informal
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| I don't agree. |
You've got to be kidding
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| I don't think
so. |
You must be
joking. |
| I doubt it. |
That's ridiculous.
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| I disagree. |
No way! |
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Impossible! |
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You're joshing
me. |
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You can't really think
that. |
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You can't be
serious. |
4. When you don't agree, but you want to
speak less strongly, use these words:
That's true, but there's a better way.
I
agree, but I have noticed some problems here.
You may have a point, but
it's hard to believe. . .
I see your point; however. . .
Well, there
are always two sides to every problem.
I wish I could agree with you, but I
find it difficult to accept your point of view.
I see what you mean, but
don't you think. . .
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