This is the second in a two-part Business English Podcast lesson on softening negative replies. Last time you worked on softening negative replies in conversation to keep the atmosphere friendly and cooperative. Also, you practiced refusing an offer of help and letting someone down gently.
這是這是有關"委婉表示否定"2節課中的第二節。上節課中我們學到了委婉表示拒絕來使氣氛友好且能合作。同事，你也需要練習拒絕別人提供的幫助并溫和地使對方失望。

Today, we’ll be looking at refusing and disagreeing politely.
今天，我們來看下如何禮貌地拒絕和表示不同意。

All these skills form part of a soft or gentle speaking style, which should form part of your communicative repertoire or toolbox.
所有這些技巧構成了溫和說話方式的一部分，這應當是交際技巧的組成部分。

Listening Questions:
1) Why is the GM of Avitek unable to meet with Nick on Thursday？
2) How is the weather in Kiev?