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Accepting and Refusing



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Accepting and refusing politely may depend on what you are asked. For example


    Would you like some cake?

      Yes, please.
      Sure. Thanks
      Okay. Thank you

      No, thank you
      I'd better not.
      No, but thanks for offering.

    Would you like to go see a movie?

      Okay. Sounds good.
      Sure. I'd love to.
      Yeah. Good idea

      No, I'd rather not.
      I'm sorry, but I can't.
      No, but thanks for inviting me.

    How about some more pie?

      All right. Thanks
      Looks good. Thanks
      Don't mind if I do.

      No, thanks.
      I'm really full. Thanks anyway.
      Looks delicious, but I'll have to pass.

    How about going skiing this weekend?

      Great. What time?
      Sounds like fun.
      All right. When and where?

      Sorry. I'm busy this weekend.
      I don't think I can.
      How about some other time?



    See also:

    Speaking: Inviting
    Speaking: Offering

    Textbook Recommendation:

    Touchy Situations, Chapter 7



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