Phrases for Conversation
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. | No, thank you |
| Sure. Thanks | I’d better not. Thanks anyway. |
| 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? |
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