Agreeing and Disagreeing
Conversation at work
Below are phrases about agreeing and disagreeing that are often used when people have meetings in order to discuss work. These phrases will help you to speak clearly and professionally, in a way that is both confident and polite.
Agreeing
I agree (with you).
(I think) you’re right.
I tend to agree./ I tend to agree with Ali.
I’m with Ali on this one.
Agreeing strongly
Absolutely!
Exactly!
I quite agree!
I totally agree with you.
I’m in complete agreement with you.
I couldn’t agree more!
Disagreeing
I’m afraid i don’t / can’t agree with you there.
I’m sorry, I don’t agree with you there.
I have to say, I disagree with you there.
I’m not sure I agree with you.
I’m not sure about that.
I’m not sure that’s true.
I take a (slightly) different view on this.
I don’t know. I tend to think that the opposite is true.
Example:
A: In my experience, costomers are looking for quality in a product and they’ll pay extra for it.
B: I take a different view on this. I think the lower price is mainly what sells the product.
Disagreeing strongly
I’m sorry but…
Example:
I’m sorry but I can’t agree with you.
I’m sorry but I just don’t think it’s a good use of our time.
I’m sorry but the point you make simply doesn’t apply to our department.