{"id":3212,"date":"2023-12-04T13:18:23","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T18:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/?p=3212"},"modified":"2024-07-16T14:19:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T19:19:43","slug":"practical-english-speaking-how-to-disagree-politely","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/practical-english-speaking-how-to-disagree-politely\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;I beg to differ&#8221; and other ways to disagree in English"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S048CPTcRyw?si=ph6InlKwXOmeDt_J?rel=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a class=\"elementor-button rounded large blue\" href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/free-pdf-ask-the-teacher\/\"><strong>Download FREE &#8220;Ask the teacher&#8221; lessons<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a class=\"elementor-button rounded large green\" href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/everyday-english-speaking-course\/\"><strong>Everyday English Speaking Courses<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h4>I beg to differ: Meaning &amp; Examples<\/h4>\n<p>A student asked, &#8220;What does <strong>I beg to differ <\/strong>mean, and when do we use it?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI beg to differ\u201d means \u201cI disagree.\u201d Let&#8217;s see some examples:<\/p>\n<p><em>Between friends:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;<em>Avatar<\/em> is the greatest movie of all time!&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;<strong>I beg to differ.<\/strong> <em>The Matrix<\/em> was way better.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>At work:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;I think the new policy will greatly benefit everyone in the company.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Well, <strong>I beg to differ.<\/strong> I believe it could create more challenges for some teams.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In British English, the phrase &#8220;I beg to differ&#8221; is considered quite formal and polite, but it\u2019s actually not super common in American English.<\/p>\n<p>When we want to disagree politely, we\u2019d likely say something like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u201cI\u2019m afraid I disagree\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cSorry, but I don\u2019t agree\u201d<\/strong> in more formal situations<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u201cI don\u2019t think so\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cNo way\u201d<\/strong> in more informal situations<\/li>\n<li>Or something even more indirect like <strong>\u201cWell, in my opinion\u2026\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cActually, I think\u2026\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cI see it differently\u201d<\/strong> &#8211; and then express your point of view.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let&#8217;s see examples of these phrases for disagreement used in conversations:<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert\">\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.monstercampaigns.com\/c\/lfavchhmbnwksmwuaj0g\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-optin-slug=\"lfavchhmbnwksmwuaj0g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-20177\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/500phrases-2021-2-266x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"266\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/500phrases-2021-2-266x300.png 266w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/500phrases-2021-2-768x867.png 768w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/500phrases-2021-2.png 886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a class=\"elementor-button large green rounded\" href=\"https:\/\/app.monstercampaigns.com\/c\/lfavchhmbnwksmwuaj0g\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-optin-slug=\"lfavchhmbnwksmwuaj0g\"><strong>Free Download: 500+ English Phrases<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>How to disagree politely<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4>I\u2019m afraid I disagree.<\/h4>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3212-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis1.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis1.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis1.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201cWe\u2019ll need to buy at least 10 new machines this year in order to keep up with the increased production.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201cI\u2019m afraid I disagree. If we focus on improving the efficiency of the equipment we already have, we could avoid making new purchases.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>I beg to differ.<\/h4>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3212-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis2.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis2.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis2.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201cBooks are a thing of the past. The future is in online publications.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201cI beg to differ \u2013 a lot of people still prefer to have a book in their hands rather than read on a screen.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>I&#8217;m not so sure about that.<\/h4>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3212-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis3.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis3.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis3.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201cChina will definitely be the dominant world power over the next century.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201cI\u2019m not so sure about that. I just don\u2019t think their current level of growth is sustainable.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>Not necessarily.<\/h4>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3212-4\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis4.mp3?_=4\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis4.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis4.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201cIf everyone took shorter showers, the world\u2019s water shortage problems would be solved.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201cNot necessarily. Far more water is used in the production of food, for example, than for taking showers.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>I don\u2019t see it that way.<\/h4>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3212-5\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis5.mp3?_=5\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis5.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis5.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201cGlobalization is just another way for rich countries to exploit poor countries.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201cI don\u2019t see it that way. I think it\u2019s a mutually beneficial relationship, and in fact a lot of developing countries have benefited quite a bit.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>I\u2019m sorry, but I don\u2019t agree.<\/h4>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3212-6\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis6.mp3?_=6\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis6.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis6.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201cI think we should completely change the packaging of our product \u2013 it really needs a more modern look.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201cI\u2019m sorry, but I don\u2019t agree. If we change our product\u2019s appearance, our current customers won\u2019t recognize it anymore.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>Yes, but\u2026<\/h4>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3212-7\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis7.mp3?_=7\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis7.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis7.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201cThis backpack is only $9 \u2013 what a bargain!\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201cYes, but it doesn&#8217;t look like it\u2019s made of very strong material.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>How to disagree indirectly<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One way to disagree indirectly is simply to say your own opinion. It&#8217;s common to use the words <strong><em>well <\/em><\/strong>and <strong><em>actually, <\/em><\/strong>which signal that you are going to express a contrasting opinion.<\/p>\n<h4>Well, in my opinion&#8230;<\/h4>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3212-8\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis8.mp3?_=8\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis8.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis8.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201cStudying English grammar is the key to speaking correctly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201cWell, in my opinion, it\u2019s more important to practice listening.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>Actually, I think\u2026<\/h4>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3212-9\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis9.mp3?_=9\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis9.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis9.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201cMaradona was the best soccer player of the past century.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201cActually, I think Pele was better.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Informal Phrases for Disagreeing<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>Note: <\/em><\/strong><em>Use these only among close friends, because they could be offensive in a professional context.<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>No way!<\/h4>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3212-10\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis10.mp3?_=10\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis10.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis10.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">&#8220;Brazil will definitely win the World Cup this year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201c<strong>No way!<\/strong> Argentina has a much better shot.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>(a better shot = a better chance)<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>You can\u2019t be serious.<\/h4>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-3212-11\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis11.mp3?_=11\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis11.mp3\">https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/dis11.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201cI think we should buy a new car.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u201c<strong>You can\u2019t be serious.<\/strong> We can\u2019t afford that right now.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>You&#8217;ll\u00a0learn\u00a0hundreds of conversational English expressions in this course:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/everyday-english-speaking-course\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20014 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/eesc-both.png\" alt=\"Everyday English Speaking Course\" width=\"800\" height=\"695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/eesc-both.png 800w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/eesc-both-300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/eesc-both-1024x889.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/eesc-both-768x667.png 768w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/eesc-both-1536x1333.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/eesc-both-70x60.png 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><a class=\"elementor-button rounded large blue\" href=\"https:\/\/espressoenglish.lpages.co\/everyday-english-speaking-course\/\"><strong>Speaking courses<\/strong><\/a><\/center><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Download FREE &#8220;Ask the teacher&#8221; 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