Basics
Lesson 71 — Granting the point, then differing
Concede something genuine, then say where you differ.
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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 see what you mean about the cost, but the timing worries me more.
費用の点はおっしゃるとおりです。ただ、私は時期のほうが気になります。
Situation場面
Two people weighing a proposal that is cheap but badly timed.
安いが時期の悪い案について、二人が検討しています。
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Takeaway
Concede something real and specific, then differ on one point only.