Expressing Agreement/ Agreeing
It is worthwhile saying that silence is not understood as agreement. If you agree with an opinion or an idea, you are expected to say so.
- I agree with you 100 percent.
- I couldn't agree with you more.
- That's so true.
- That's for sure.
- (slang) Tell me about it!
- You're absolutely right.
- Absolutely.
- That's exactly how I feel.
- Exactly.
- I'm afraid I agree with James.
- I have to side with Dad on this one.
- No doubt about it.
- (agree with negative statement) Me neither.
- (weak) I suppose so./I guess so.
- You have a point there.
- I was just going to say that.
Expressing Disagreement/ Disagreeing:
Expressing disagreement is always respected as honest, and sometimes as courageous.
- I don't think so.
- (strong) No way.
- I'm afraid I disagree.
- (strong) I totally disagree.
- I beg to differ.
- (strong) I'd say the exact opposite.
- Not necessarily.
- That's not always true.
- That's not always the case.
- No, I'm not so sure about that.
Example Dialog
Ame l: I think that the company retreat should be in the mountains this year.Bud i: What a great idea!
Amel : January would be a good month for a mountain retreat.
Budi : I like the mountain idea, but I am not so sure about the month of January.
Amel : You know, now that I think about it, you might be right.
Budi : April might be nice. It is far enough away to make the necessary arrangements.
Amel : That is a good suggestion.
Budi : We could ask everyone what would be the best time for them.
Amel : Yes, that would let us know what would work best.
Budi : I'll put the survey online this afternoon.
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