How to Disagree Like a Native English Speaker

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  • Опубликовано: 11 апр 2019
  • Disagreeing is tricky in any language because it means you're saying someone else is wrong or different .
    In this lesson we look at the pragmatics of disagreement and how disagreeing is a dispreffered response.
    We demonstrate the steps native English speakers often follow when they disagree:
    - Hesitating
    - Asking challenging questions
    - Saying 'yes but...' and adding their objections
    We note how the phrases 'I disagree' and 'I don't agree' are explicit and formal and hence have limited uses in everyday conversations, namely to report other people's opinions and to clear up misunderstandings.
    We've also made a video about how to agree in English which you can see here: • How to agree in Englis...
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Комментарии • 309

  • @majaaina
    @majaaina 5 лет назад +22

    The reversed psychology in the beginning😂 Poor Jay! Vicki played him good😄

  • @primy56
    @primy56 5 лет назад +9

    I laughed when I reached the part “yes, but...” means NO 😂 I like that. Such a useful method.

  • @akvarko183
    @akvarko183 4 года назад +1

    In our language(czech) we often say:i dont think it is a good idea. We try to explain that it is wrong but we do not want to hurt somebody's feelings. And we use "yes but" too.

  • @bernardoxbm
    @bernardoxbm 5 лет назад +19

    Maybe you are right, disagree is not good for relationships

  • @galimaciq
    @galimaciq 5 лет назад +3

    I usually skip step one and directly start with the question: "Are you sure?" If the other person is certain I start explaining my point. Generally at the end of the conversation my "opponent" is already hesitating. It works in two languages ;)

  • @lieutenantbigz938
    @lieutenantbigz938 4 года назад +1

    You see.....That's where you're wrong!

  • @wingsumng2420
    @wingsumng2420 4 года назад +1

    Because high-context culture of Chinese & low-context culture of English...Same Intention responding different ways... That could lead misunderstanding...😨😱😰

  • @vivalattena
    @vivalattena 5 лет назад +1

    What a coincidence! I just argued with the guy I like over a video game yesterday and I did do those steps. The fight was intense 😂 Thank you for the video, Jay and Vicki! It's always entertaining ❤

  • @conversandoando
    @conversandoando 5 лет назад +2

    I disagree with both of you using Farenheit degrees xD

  • @dawidwsmole2248
    @dawidwsmole2248 5 лет назад

    Disagreeing with my grandma in my language works the same as it would work in English, she doesn't understand... :(

  • @BoBPlayGamesTV
    @BoBPlayGamesTV 5 лет назад +77

    -You're always wrong.

  • @brenoaugusto1527
    @brenoaugusto1527 5 лет назад +39

    Your examples are very good and funny! Thank you for this!

  • @shawnferi2233
    @shawnferi2233 5 лет назад +2

    I can't stop smiling when I watch this video

  • @TranMinh-ml9gn
    @TranMinh-ml9gn 5 лет назад +5

    Positive energy in every lesson as always, which I like the most. And the lesson is so practical as well

  • @mimicrono
    @mimicrono 5 лет назад +4

    Oh my! These examples are so true to life. The shirt thing (or trousers, or tie, or you name it) and the temperature argument is so much part of my life as a partner and with the males of my family. I have giggled like mad. It's been one of the funniest lessons, and one on a topic barely touched in most classes.

  • @paulossilva8612
    @paulossilva8612 5 лет назад +2

    I don't think we should wait that long. L.o.l. Love you two, guys. You're my favorite

  • @teachmeenglishmari9377
    @teachmeenglishmari9377 5 лет назад +2

    Ooh, love watching you! It is always a blast!

  • @maksimusblack
    @maksimusblack 5 лет назад +4

    What a lovely people, I always wanted teachers like you, when I was a child :)

  • @Alynmc0796
    @Alynmc0796 5 лет назад +1

    Love how you make this content for us!!! For me it's very very helpful, thank you both !

  • @101livingwhere
    @101livingwhere 5 лет назад +8

    Love you both! Learning english can be so much fun by your videos! Love from Indonesia 💕