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Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 366
Speak Better English with Harry
How to Answer a Question in English
When we use the word no, somebody automatically thinks it's negative. So for example, if i said to you, would you mind if i borrowed your car, or would youMind if I used your telephone? The response might be, no, not at all - which is actually positive. Now let's look at sem examples of asking and giving permission. Do you mind if o youmind if i take off my coat? Or could i possibly close tha window? It's a little bit noisy outside. Can i push that meeting back by a couple of days? Perhaps wed Wednesday? Oh, i'm sorry, that won't be possible. How about th Thursday? For the next few
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