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Jul 22
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The Art of Saying No Professionally [wit...

Energetic English
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Mastering the Art of Saying 'No' in Business English with Michael from Level Up English In this episode of the Business English Podcast, we are joined by Michael from the Level Up English Podcast to discuss the nuanced art of saying 'no' in English, especially in a business context.

Michael shares insights into why it's important to get this right culturally and linguistically. The conversation covers indirect communication styles, particularly in British and Japanese cultures, and provides practical phrases and strategies to politely decline or reject offers in a professional setting.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction 

00:34 The Importance of Saying No 

02:15 Cultural Nuances in Saying No 

02:54 Personal Anecdotes and Examples 

06:31 Polite Phrases to Say No 

12:43 Summary and Final Thoughts 

13:17 Closing Remarks and Where to Find More

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