Meaning
A polite way to decline an offer.
Cultural Background
People often use 'Shukriya' instead of 'Dhanyavad'. Always use 'Ji' before the phrase.
Smile
Always smile when saying this to ensure the tone is perceived as polite.
Meaning
A polite way to decline an offer.
Smile
Always smile when saying this to ensure the tone is perceived as polite.
Test Yourself
How do you politely decline a drink?
Which is the most polite?
Adding 'dhanyavad' makes it polite.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercisesWhich is the most polite?
Adding 'dhanyavad' makes it polite.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it can sound very abrupt to strangers.
Related Phrases
जी हाँ
contrastYes
आपका स्वागत है
similarYou are welcome