This is the second in a two-part Business English Podcast lesson on softening negative replies. Last time you worked on softening negative replies in conversation to keep the atmosphere friendly and cooperative. Also, you practiced refusing an offer of help and letting someone down gently.
这是这是有关"委婉表示否定"2节课中的第二节。上节课中我们学到了委婉表示拒绝来使气氛友好且能合作。同事，你也需要练习拒绝别人提供的帮助并温和地使对方失望。

Today, we’ll be looking at refusing and disagreeing politely.
今天，我们来看下如何礼貌地拒绝和表示不同意。

All these skills form part of a soft or gentle speaking style, which should form part of your communicative repertoire or toolbox.
所有这些技巧构成了温和说话方式的一部分，这应当是交际技巧的组成部分。

Listening Questions:
1) Why is the GM of Avitek unable to meet with Nick on Thursday？
2) How is the weather in Kiev?