A1
Expression
Formal
Meaning
Asking someone not to go to trouble for you.
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Cultural Background
Hospitality is a duty, but receiving it requires humility. Hospitality is often more casual. Hospitality is intense and mandatory.
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Use a smile
Always pair this with a smile to ensure it doesn't sound cold.
Meaning
Asking someone not to go to trouble for you.
💡
Use a smile
Always pair this with a smile to ensure it doesn't sound cold.
Test Yourself
Which is the most polite way to decline a host's offer?
Host: 'Shall I get you some water?'
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
Option B is the standard polite expression.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Which is the most polite way to decline a host's offer?
Choose
A1
Host: 'Shall I get you some water?'
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: b
Option B is the standard polite expression.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is very appropriate.
Related Phrases
🔄
お気遣いなく
synonymDon't worry about me
🔗
遠慮します
similarI will refrain
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