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.