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Saying 'No' Nicely Sometimes you need to say no when someone makes a suggestion, offers something or asks you to do something for them. Of course, saying just 'no' can be rather rude. Here are some of the most common ways to say 'no' nicely - or at least not rudely. Would you like to see a film tonight? I'm afraid I can't go out tonight. I've got a test tomorrow.Why don't we have some chinese food? Sorry, but I don't particularly like chinese food.How about taking a nice walk? I'd really rather not take a walk this afternoon.Would you like to come to the museum with us? Thank you, but it's not my idea of a fun afternoon out.Let's go for a drive Sorry, I'm not really fond of driving for the fun of it.Why don't you stay the night? That's very kind of you, but I really have to get back to the city. NOTE: Notice how we often say 'thank you' in some way before refusing the offer. When someone makes an offer it is polite to first thank that person and then say no, often offering an excuse for not wanting or being able to do something. Just saying 'no' is considered very rude behavior indeed! Construction [FONT=verdana, geneva, helvetica]Formula[/FONT] [FONT=verdana, geneva, helvetica]Verb Form[/FONT] [FONT=verdana, geneva, helvetica]I'm afraid I can't...[/FONT] [FONT=verdana, geneva, helvetica]Use the base form of the verb without 'to'[/FONT] [FONT=verdana, geneva, helvetica]I don't particularly like...[/FONT] [FONT=verdana, geneva, helvetica]Use the '-ing' form of the verb with the verb 'like' in the present simple.[/FONT] [FONT=verdana, geneva, helvetica]I'd (really) rather not...[/FONT] [FONT=verdana, geneva, helvetica]Use the base form the verb without 'to' with 'rather'[/FONT] [FONT=verdana, geneva, helvetica]It's not my idea of...[/FONT] [FONT=verdana, geneva, helvetica]Use the '-ing' form following a preposition, or a noun[/FONT] [FONT=verdana, geneva, helvetica]I'm not (really) fond of...[/FONT] [FONT=verdana, geneva, helvetica]Use the '-ing' form following a preposition, or a noun[/FONT] [FONT=verdana, geneva, helvetica]Thank you (thank you for asking, thank you very much, etc.) but, I have to...[/FONT] [FONT=verdana, geneva, helvetica]Use the base form the verb without 'to' following the modal form 'have to do'[/FONT]
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麻烦先看这里：配偶及小孩团聚资料 整理帖http://forum.iask.ca/showthread.php?t=59279 超赞 赏 irene999反面典型 0$(VIP 0) 10,5882007-02-21#2 learn it.
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天空没有翅膀的痕迹，而我已飞过～～ 超赞 赏 yangyang2005 0$(VIP 0) 7,4062007-02-22#3 thanks for sharing
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――――――――――――――――――06年4月递案，09年6月撤案 超赞 赏 IBT寻找幸福的秘密花 0$(VIP 0) 5,4842007-02-22#4 这个太有用了，很有必要，不能让老外觉得咱们说话都这么没礼貌（这儿可以用中文回吧，i am afraid i cannot express myself clearly in english）
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超赞 赏 palmerModerator 0$(VIP 0) 6,8542007-02-22#5 不错， 学了 就用啊！
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麻烦先看这里：配偶及小孩团聚资料 整理帖http://forum.iask.ca/showthread.php?t=59279 超赞 赏 H hull 0$(VIP 0) 2,2202007-02-22#6 好...以后一定学以致用...一直有个疑问,借宝地一问:比如,我想用英语说:中国的春节很热闹.用什么词,能表达中国的那个"热闹"的意思?
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坐拥繁华，宁静其中。 超赞 赏 IBT寻找幸福的秘密花 0$(VIP 0) 5,4842007-02-22#7 嗨，还没高人注意到，顶之顺便说一个：festival可以吗？
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超赞 不错， 学了 就用啊！点击展开...呵呵，用行动支持
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