巧妙拒绝别人-用积极的理由来解释拒绝的原因 (8)

巧妙拒绝别人

 

Sandwich your no between two positives

 

用积极的理由来解释拒绝的原因

 

Make your answer more palatable¹ with a positive explanation.

 

For example, if your partner asks you to cover a conference, but you have development dead lines at risk, explain these commitments(first yes), how they lock you in town (no), and finish by confirming your focus to an on-time product (second yes).

 

1 palatable   

adj.可口的，美味的；惬意的

参考例句：

• The truth is not always very palatable.事实真相并非尽如人意。
• This wine is palatable and not very expensive.这种酒味道不错，价钱也不算贵。