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Declining Politely

Learn practical Japanese for declining politely situations through realistic conversations.

100 lessons

1
Introducing Yourself at a Networking Event — Senior colleague
To introduce yourself and exchange contacts.
2
Exchanging Business Cards — Senior colleague
To exchange business cards with proper etiquette.
3
Making Small Talk — Senior colleague
To make light conversation comfortably.
4
At an After-Work Gathering — Senior colleague
To participate in a team drinking party politely.
5
Declining an Invitation Politely — Senior colleague
To decline an invitation without causing offense.
6
Checking in at the Airport — Senior colleague
To check in for a flight and check baggage.
7
Asking About a Delayed Train — Senior colleague
To ask station staff about a delay and a transfer.
8
Apologizing for Being Late — Senior colleague
To apologize for arriving late.
9
Giving a Souvenir — Senior colleague
To give omiyage to colleagues humbly.
10
Paying and Splitting the Bill — Senior colleague
To handle the bill at the end of a meal.
11
Introducing Yourself at a Networking Event — Department manager
To introduce yourself and exchange contacts.
12
Exchanging Business Cards — Department manager
To exchange business cards with proper etiquette.
13
Making Small Talk — Department manager
To make light conversation comfortably.
14
At an After-Work Gathering — Department manager
To participate in a team drinking party politely.
15
Declining an Invitation Politely — Department manager
To decline an invitation without causing offense.
16
Checking in at the Airport — Department manager
To check in for a flight and check baggage.
17
Asking About a Delayed Train — Department manager
To ask station staff about a delay and a transfer.
18
Apologizing for Being Late — Department manager
To apologize for arriving late.
19
Giving a Souvenir — Department manager
To give omiyage to colleagues humbly.
20
Paying and Splitting the Bill — Department manager
To handle the bill at the end of a meal.
21
Introducing Yourself at a Networking Event — Section chief
To introduce yourself and exchange contacts.
22
Exchanging Business Cards — Section chief
To exchange business cards with proper etiquette.
23
Making Small Talk — Section chief
To make light conversation comfortably.
24
At an After-Work Gathering — Section chief
To participate in a team drinking party politely.
25
Declining an Invitation Politely — Section chief
To decline an invitation without causing offense.
26
Checking in at the Airport — Section chief
To check in for a flight and check baggage.
27
Asking About a Delayed Train — Section chief
To ask station staff about a delay and a transfer.
28
Apologizing for Being Late — Section chief
To apologize for arriving late.
29
Giving a Souvenir — Section chief
To give omiyage to colleagues humbly.
30
Paying and Splitting the Bill — Section chief
To handle the bill at the end of a meal.
31
Introducing Yourself at a Networking Event — Team leader
To introduce yourself and exchange contacts.
32
Exchanging Business Cards — Team leader
To exchange business cards with proper etiquette.
33
Making Small Talk — Team leader
To make light conversation comfortably.
34
At an After-Work Gathering — Team leader
To participate in a team drinking party politely.
35
Declining an Invitation Politely — Team leader
To decline an invitation without causing offense.
36
Checking in at the Airport — Team leader
To check in for a flight and check baggage.
37
Asking About a Delayed Train — Team leader
To ask station staff about a delay and a transfer.
38
Apologizing for Being Late — Team leader
To apologize for arriving late.
39
Giving a Souvenir — Team leader
To give omiyage to colleagues humbly.
40
Paying and Splitting the Bill — Team leader
To handle the bill at the end of a meal.
41
Introducing Yourself at a Networking Event — Coworker
To introduce yourself and exchange contacts.
42
Exchanging Business Cards — Coworker
To exchange business cards with proper etiquette.
43
Making Small Talk — Coworker
To make light conversation comfortably.
44
At an After-Work Gathering — Coworker
To participate in a team drinking party politely.
45
Declining an Invitation Politely — Coworker
To decline an invitation without causing offense.
46
Checking in at the Airport — Coworker
To check in for a flight and check baggage.
47
Asking About a Delayed Train — Coworker
To ask station staff about a delay and a transfer.
48
Apologizing for Being Late — Coworker
To apologize for arriving late.
49
Giving a Souvenir — Coworker
To give omiyage to colleagues humbly.
50
Paying and Splitting the Bill — Coworker
To handle the bill at the end of a meal.
51
Introducing Yourself at a Networking Event — Client
To introduce yourself and exchange contacts.
52
Exchanging Business Cards — Client
To exchange business cards with proper etiquette.
53
Making Small Talk — Client
To make light conversation comfortably.
54
At an After-Work Gathering — Client
To participate in a team drinking party politely.
55
Declining an Invitation Politely — Client
To decline an invitation without causing offense.
56
Checking in at the Airport — Client
To check in for a flight and check baggage.
57
Asking About a Delayed Train — Client
To ask station staff about a delay and a transfer.
58
Apologizing for Being Late — Client
To apologize for arriving late.
59
Giving a Souvenir — Client
To give omiyage to colleagues humbly.
60
Paying and Splitting the Bill — Client
To handle the bill at the end of a meal.
61
Introducing Yourself at a Networking Event — Person in charge
To introduce yourself and exchange contacts.
62
Exchanging Business Cards — Person in charge
To exchange business cards with proper etiquette.
63
Making Small Talk — Person in charge
To make light conversation comfortably.
64
At an After-Work Gathering — Person in charge
To participate in a team drinking party politely.
65
Declining an Invitation Politely — Person in charge
To decline an invitation without causing offense.
66
Checking in at the Airport — Person in charge
To check in for a flight and check baggage.
67
Asking About a Delayed Train — Person in charge
To ask station staff about a delay and a transfer.
68
Apologizing for Being Late — Person in charge
To apologize for arriving late.
69
Giving a Souvenir — Person in charge
To give omiyage to colleagues humbly.
70
Paying and Splitting the Bill — Person in charge
To handle the bill at the end of a meal.
71
Introducing Yourself at a Networking Event — Junior colleague
To introduce yourself and exchange contacts.
72
Exchanging Business Cards — Junior colleague
To exchange business cards with proper etiquette.
73
Making Small Talk — Junior colleague
To make light conversation comfortably.
74
At an After-Work Gathering — Junior colleague
To participate in a team drinking party politely.
75
Declining an Invitation Politely — Junior colleague
To decline an invitation without causing offense.
76
Checking in at the Airport — Junior colleague
To check in for a flight and check baggage.
77
Asking About a Delayed Train — Junior colleague
To ask station staff about a delay and a transfer.
78
Apologizing for Being Late — Junior colleague
To apologize for arriving late.
79
Giving a Souvenir — Junior colleague
To give omiyage to colleagues humbly.
80
Paying and Splitting the Bill — Junior colleague
To handle the bill at the end of a meal.
81
Introducing Yourself at a Networking Event — Manager
To introduce yourself and exchange contacts.
82
Exchanging Business Cards — Manager
To exchange business cards with proper etiquette.
83
Making Small Talk — Manager
To make light conversation comfortably.
84
At an After-Work Gathering — Manager
To participate in a team drinking party politely.
85
Declining an Invitation Politely — Manager
To decline an invitation without causing offense.
86
Checking in at the Airport — Manager
To check in for a flight and check baggage.
87
Asking About a Delayed Train — Manager
To ask station staff about a delay and a transfer.
88
Apologizing for Being Late — Manager
To apologize for arriving late.
89
Giving a Souvenir — Manager
To give omiyage to colleagues humbly.
90
Paying and Splitting the Bill — Manager
To handle the bill at the end of a meal.
91
Introducing Yourself at a Networking Event — The whole team
To introduce yourself and exchange contacts.
92
Exchanging Business Cards — The whole team
To exchange business cards with proper etiquette.
93
Making Small Talk — The whole team
To make light conversation comfortably.
94
At an After-Work Gathering — The whole team
To participate in a team drinking party politely.
95
Declining an Invitation Politely — The whole team
To decline an invitation without causing offense.
96
Checking in at the Airport — The whole team
To check in for a flight and check baggage.
97
Asking About a Delayed Train — The whole team
To ask station staff about a delay and a transfer.
98
Apologizing for Being Late — The whole team
To apologize for arriving late.
99
Giving a Souvenir — The whole team
To give omiyage to colleagues humbly.
100
Paying and Splitting the Bill — The whole team
To handle the bill at the end of a meal.