Expressions for Agreeing and Disagreeing
Expressing a General Opinion
In my opinion . . .
I think . . .
I prefer . . .
Expressing an Opinion about Taking Action
We could . . . Maybe we could . . . (softer)
Could we . . .? (more polite)
I think we should . . .
I don't think we should . . .
Why don't we . . . (more polite if inflected as a question)
How about . . .
Expressing Agreement
Great idea!
I agree.
That's a good idea.
I think so too.
I would go along with that. (positive, but slightly neutral)
I might go along with that. (even more neutral, but slightly positive)
Maybe you are right. (positive, but slightly neutral)
Expressing Disagreement
I'm not sure about that (negative, but slightly neutral)
I don't know, but it seems that . . . (gentle)
I don't think I agree.
I don't agree. (stronger)
I'm afraid I disagree.
I'm sorry, but I don't agree.
I'm not sure that's the best idea.
