Practise stating a limit and responding to pressure.
The idea
Use I cannot, I need or I would rather not to state a limit; repeat it calmly if needed.
Examples
- I cannot work late tonight.
- Please ask before sharing my photo.
- I would rather not discuss my salary.
- I understand, but my answer is still no.
- I can help tomorrow, but not today.
- I need some quiet time after class.
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Watch out
A polite boundary need not become a vague promise that you will agree later.
Try it yourself
Complete the sentence: Please ___ before using my laptop. (ask / push)
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ask
ask requests permission before using the laptop.
Complete the sentence: I would rather ___ discuss that subject. (not / never)
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not
not makes the preference a refusal to discuss the subject.
Complete the sentence: I understand, but my answer is still ___. (no / maybe)
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no
no keeps the original refusal clear despite pressure.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Complete the sentence: Please ___ before using my laptop. (ask / push)
Complete the sentence: I would rather ___ discuss that subject. (not / never)
Complete the sentence: I understand, but my answer is still ___. (no / maybe)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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