Jak zdvořile vyjádřit:
Jak zdvořile přerušit druhého mluvčího
- Sorry to interrupt, but I think it’s time to ... (do something, go somewhere etc.).
- Excuse me for interrupting, but I think we should ... now.
- Sorry but before you move on, I’d like to mention something here.
- Do you mind if I come in here? I’m not sure I agree with your last point.
- Excuse me. Could I ask you to confirm something here? Did you just say that ...
- Sorry to interrupt, but am I right in thinking you just said ...
Jak zdvořile reagovat na přerušení
- Actually. If I could just finish what I was saying.
- You’ll have your turn in a moment. I’d just like to finish what I was saying.
- Would you mind letting me finish first, please? Then I’ll open the floor to comments.
- If you don’t mind, I’d like to finish my point and then there will be time for questions at the end.
- Just a minute. I’m still answering the question. Is it OK if I finish first thanks?
- Would you mind letting me answer the question first, please?
Jak zdvořile vyjádřit nesouhlas/znepokojení
- I’d be lying if I said that this is not a problem. I’m seriously considering ...
- I can’t say I’m very impressed with yet another ...
- Well, I understand that things come up at the last moment. But, there is really no excuse for ...
- Well, I can’t say I’m very pleased (happy, satisfied) with what’s happened. I don’t understand why ...
- Excuse me, but one thing that irritates me is when ... Would you mind stopping please?
- Pardon me, but ... really stops me from being able to concentrate. I’d be grateful if you could stop doing so please.
Jak zdvořile vyjádřit volbu/preferenci
- Well, a A would be fine, but I think I’d rather have a B, if that’s not too much bother.
- Whichever is most economical for you. But, if I have to choose, a B would be ideal thanks.
- I hope you don’t think I’m fussy, but I’d actually prefer a B.
- (Actually) I’ve got ... so I could do with B actually.
- I hope you don’t think I’m fussy, but I’d actually prefer B.
- On the whole, I prefer A, but if you’d prefer B, that would be fine too.
Jak zdvořile vyjádřit zklamání
- Well, I was really looking forward to the meal, but it wasn’t quite as tasty as I’d hoped.
- I hope you don’t mind me/my saying this, but it (really) wasn’t quite as good as I’d hoped.
- Maybe I was a little too hopeful but I didn’t think ... went as well as I’d expected.
- If I’m honest, it didn’t go particularly well, did it?
- I must say I was expecting better results, but, in the end, they weren’t anything special.
- To be honest, I have to say I found my result(s) rather disappointing.
Jak zdvořile vyjádřit překvapení
- Well, I can’t confess to expecting such a result, but I’m pleased he did well.
- Well, it just goes to show that life is full of surprises. I hope he’s happy with his result.
- Well, I have to say that the ... took me (completely) by surprise. Let’s hope it works out.
- I have to admit to being a little surprised by appointment, but I’m sure she’ll do a good job.
- Well, that certainly wasn’t what I was expecting. I have to admit to being rather surprised by this decision.
- Actually, this has come as a bit of a shock. Would you be able to tell me why you have reached this decision?
Jak zdvořile vyjádřit varování
- If you go in there now, I honestly believe you are going to make a serious mistake.
- If I were you, I’d go for a walk and try to calm down. Don’t do something you might regret later.
- I guess it’s your decision, but I really think you should wait before ...
- I honestly believe you’re making a serious error. I don’t think ...
- I must advise you in the strongest possible terms that this is not the right decision, in my opinion.
- I understand it’s up to you, but I really can’t support this option.
Jak zdvořile vyjádřit odmítnutí
- I’m sorry, but I really can’t ...
- I would if I could, but unfortunately I’ve got something ...
- Accepting such an offer is out of the question I’m afraid.
- Personally, I wish I could accept, but what you’re asking me is not permitted here I’m afraid.
- I’ve given this matter a great deal of thought, but I’m afraid my answer is no as ...
- I’m sorry to say that I’m not going to take you up on the offer, but thanks for asking me.