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How to reply to a disagreement in English
A disagreement can lead to clarification, a shared alternative, or a respectful end to the discussion.
Alag rai sunne par baat ko shaant rakhein. Wajah poochhein aur apna point saaf karein.
Choose a reply that fits
Reply 1
I see your point.
मैं आपकी बात समझता / समझती हूँ।
main aapki baat samajhta / samajhti hoon.
Acknowledge the other person's perspective.
Reply 2
Could you tell me why?
क्या आप बता सकते हैं कि क्यों?
kya aap bata sakte hain ki kyon?
Ask for their reason.
Reply 3
Maybe we can find another option.
शायद हम कोई दूसरा विकल्प ढूँढ़ सकते हैं।
shaayad ham koi doosra vikalp dhoondh sakte hain.
Look for a practical alternative.
Reply 4
Let's agree to disagree.
मान लेते हैं कि हमारी राय अलग है।
maan lete hain ki hamaari raay alag hai.
End the disagreement respectfully when further discussion is unnecessary.
What to watch for
Listen to the whole message before choosing a reply. Acknowledge the other person's perspective. Look for a practical alternative.
See it in a short conversation
Different views
Partner
I don't agree.
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मैं सहमत नहीं हूँ।
main sahmat nahi hoon.
You
I see your point.
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मैं आपकी बात समझता / समझती हूँ।
main aapki baat samajhta / samajhti hoon.
A practical disagreement
Partner
I see it differently.
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मेरी राय अलग है।
meri raay alag hai.
You
Could you tell me why?
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क्या आप बता सकते हैं कि क्यों?
kya aap bata sakte hain ki kyon?
Your turn
Suggest finding another option together.
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Maybe we can find another option.
शायद हम कोई दूसरा विकल्प ढूँढ़ सकते हैं।
shaayad ham koi doosra vikalp dhoondh sakte hain.
