Real Talk #020 – How to say no
Episode description
Andrew and Suzanne teach you how to say no in this Real Talk episode!
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Fun fact
Even native English speakers sometimes feel anxious when having to say no to a request or an invitation. In fact, there are tons of self-help articles giving tips about how to refine this interpersonal skill!
Expressions included in the study guide
- To turn [someone] down
- To fall through
- It’s just not gonna happen
- To get shut down by [someone]
- To not be into [something or someone]
- I wish I could help, but I can’t
- To do [someone] a solid
- A double shift
- From the get-go
- I’m not able to do that, sorry
Real Talk #020 – How to say no
Episode description
Andrew and Suzanne teach you how to say no in this Real Talk episode! [powerpress]Fun fact
Even native English speakers sometimes feel anxious when having to say no to a request or an invitation. In fact, there are tons of self-help articles giving tips about how to refine this interpersonal skill!Expressions included in the study guide
- To turn [someone] down
- To fall through
- It’s just not gonna happen
- To get shut down by [someone]
- To not be into [something or someone]
- I wish I could help, but I can’t
- To do [someone] a solid
- A double shift
- From the get-go
- I’m not able to do that, sorry
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Suzanne Cerreta
Music: Something Elated by Broke For Free
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Andrew Bates
Transcriptionist: Heather Bates
Study guide writer: Andrew Bates
English editor: Stephanie Minelga
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: Kai Pilger (https://unsplash.com)
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