Significado
A polite phrase telling someone not to go to trouble for you.
Contexto cultural
Hospitality is a two-way street. The host offers, and the guest politely declines to show they aren't greedy. Similar concepts of 'face' and 'modesty' exist, making this type of phrase common. Directness is often preferred, so 'No thanks' is more common than this elaborate phrase.
Add a smile
Always smile when saying this to ensure it sounds polite, not dismissive.
The 'Enryo' factor
Remember that in Japan, it is polite to decline the first offer.
Significado
A polite phrase telling someone not to go to trouble for you.
Add a smile
Always smile when saying this to ensure it sounds polite, not dismissive.
The 'Enryo' factor
Remember that in Japan, it is polite to decline the first offer.
Teste-se
Which phrase is the most polite way to decline an offer?
Someone offers you a drink. What do you say?
This is the standard, polite expression for declining an offer.
🎉 Pontuação: /1
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
1 exerciciosSomeone offers you a drink. What do you say?
This is the standard, polite expression for declining an offer.
🎉 Pontuação: /1
Perguntas frequentes
2 perguntasNo, it is very polite.
Yes, it is perfect for superiors.
Frases relacionadas
お気遣いなく
synonymPlease don't worry about me.
大丈夫です
similarI'm fine.
すみません
builds onExcuse me / I'm sorry.
