Kalau Anda menolak sesuatu, maka tolaklah dengan cara dan bahasa/ekspresi yang sopan, sehingga tidak akan menyinggung perasaan orang yang menawarkannya kepada Anda. Perhatikan contoh-contoh ekspresinya berikut ini: Tulisan berwarna biru adalah cara menolak dengan cara yang sopan.
- Would you like some cake?
- Yes, please. - No, thank you
- Sure. Thanks - I'd better not.
- Okay. Thank you. - No, but thanks for offering
- Would you like to go see a movie?
- Okay. Sounds good. - No, I'd rather not.
- Sure. I'd love to. - I'm sorry, but I can't.
- Yeah. Good idea. - No, but thanks for inviting me.
- How about some more pie?
- All right. Thanks - No, thanks.
- Looks good. Thanks. - I'm really full. Thanks anyway.
- Don't mind if I do. - Looks delicious, but I'll have to pass.
How about going skiing this weekend?
- Great. What time? - Sorry. I'm busy this weekend.
- Sounds like fun. - I don't think I can.
- All right. When and where? - How about some other time?
