Basics
Lesson 72 — Choosing how far to concede
Choose a concession frame that matches how formal the conversation is.
Sets the text size and the width of the lesson. Your choice is remembered for the next one.
You can hear someone out, put your own view, and disagree or persuade without hardening the conversation.
相手の言い分を受け止めたうえで自分の考えを示し、穏やかに異を唱えたり説得したりできる。
Phrase of the day今日のフレーズ
I take your point, though I'd want to check it first.
ご指摘はもっともです。ただ、先に確認したいところです。
Situation場面
The same objection, raised once with a colleague and once with a director.
同じ懸念を、同僚と役員のそれぞれに伝える場面です。
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Takeaway
Same move, three registers. Pick by who you are talking to.