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Is saying 'no thanks' rude?

intermediate

Is saying 'no thanks' rude?

with MaxBex

4. Intermediate

"No thanks...." the polite way to turn something down... or is it...?

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Full Video Duration: 17 minutes
Aired: about 2 years ago

"Would you like to go to the cinema on Friday?"

"Would you like ketchup on your burger?"

"Would you like ketchup on your ice cream?" "No thanks"

"Would you like to go to the cinema on Friday?" "No Thanks"

Situation 1: Rude

"Do you want to meet for coffee on Wednesday?" "No Thanks"

"Would you like to go to the cinema on Friday?" "No Thanks"

"Do you want to meet for coffee on Wednesday?" "No Thanks"

"Would you like to try the cake I just made?" "No Thanks"

Situation 2: Not rude

"Would you like ketchup on your burger? "No Thanks"

"Would you like to see the dessert menu? "No Thanks"

"Do you want a receipt? "No Thanks"

Situation 3: Fun

"Would you like ketchup on your ice cream? "No thanks"

"15 euros for a burger? No Thanks!"

Let's look at this problem in reverse!

Express gratitude

Decline an invitation without hurting the persons feelings.

Quickly let my choice be known

Express gratitude

Decline an invitation without hurting the persons feelings.

Quickly let my choice be known

"Would you like to go to the cinema on Friday?"

"Would you like ketchup on your burger?"

"Would you like ketchup on your ice cream?" "No thanks"

"Would you like to go to the cinema on Friday?" "No Thanks"

Situation 1: Rude

"Do you want to meet for coffee on Wednesday?" "No Thanks"

"Would you like to go to the cinema on Friday?" "No Thanks"

"Do you want to meet for coffee on Wednesday?" "No Thanks"

"Would you like to try the cake I just made?" "No Thanks"

Situation 2: Not rude

"Would you like ketchup on your burger? "No Thanks"

"Would you like to see the dessert menu? "No Thanks"

"Do you want a receipt? "No Thanks"

Situation 3: Fun

"Would you like ketchup on your ice cream? "No thanks"

"15 euros for a burger? No Thanks!"

Let's look at this problem in reverse!

Express gratitude

Decline an invitation without hurting the persons feelings.

Quickly let my choice be known

Express gratitude

Decline an invitation without hurting the persons feelings.

Quickly let my choice be known

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