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In meetings there are usually discrepancies and you may need to refute any of
your classmates. It is very important to always do it with the greatest possible
education and peace of mind, even if you have contrary ideas.
To express ideas that are not yet decided but that you are weighing, you can
use: We were wondering if… / Something else we’ve been thinking about is…
If it's a decision already made, the ideal would be to use: I'm sure you will
understand the need to ...
To express ideas that may be controversial, you can use:
Attention!
Examples:
I know you’re not keen on it but let me tell you that you will have full support.
I’m not sure what you’re feelings are about these new changes in the company.
Attention!
The verb "to be" with "agree" is not used, it is a completely independent verb.
Although in Spanish we say that we "agree", in English the verb "agree" already
expresses it.
Examples:
I see the situation and I couldn’t agree more with you, you’re absolutely right.
Exactly, that is also my opinion, you’re right.
I completely disagree
I totally disagree
I disagree
That’s not always true
That’s not always the case
Attention!
In the same way that we do not use «to be» to accompany the verb «to agree»
we will not do it with «to disagree»
Examples:
I understand your point but I completey disagree, it’s not possible to do what you
propose.
It can happen, but that situation you describe it’s not always true.
Attention!
Example: