Language Toolbox Series – 20 ways to disagree politely in English

05/01/2024

Overview

Our "20 ways to disagree politely" language toolbox equips you with some appropriate, key phrases and expressions to help you maintain and encourage relationships, preserve boundaries and remain professional when disagreeing with someone.

20 ways to disagree politely in English

  1. “I see where you’re coming from, but I respectfully disagree.
  2. “I understand your point, but I have a different perspective.”
  3. “I appreciate your opinion, but I have to disagree.”
  4. “I hear what you’re saying, but I have to beg to differ.”
  5. “I respect your viewpoint, but I don’t quite agree.”
  6. “I understand your position, however, I have to disagree.”
  7. “I see it differently, if you don’t mind me saying.”
  8. “I acknowledge your point, but I have a different take on it.”
  9. “I see your point, but I am finding it difficult to agree.”
  10. “I appreciate your input, but I have to respectfully disagree.”
  11. “I understand where you’re coming from, but I’m inclined to disagree.”
  12. “I can see why you think that, but I’m of a different opinion.”
  13. “I understand your reasoning, but I respectfully disagree.”
  14. “I hear your argument, but I’m not entirely convinced.”
  15. “I acknowledge your viewpoint, but I must respectfully disagree.”
  16. “I respect your position, but I have to take a different stance.”
  17. “I’m afraid I see things differently.”
  18. “I understand, but I have to disagree on this point.”
  19. “I can appreciate your perspective, but I’m just not sure I agree.
  20. “On this issue we may have to agree to disagree.”

 

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