{"id":7025,"date":"2025-03-21T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=7025"},"modified":"2025-03-12T05:42:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T05:42:26","slug":"agreeing-disagreeing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/agreeing-disagreeing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Agree and Disagree in English"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Agreeing and disagreeing is a natural part of all communication, no matter the language. There are many ways to do it, some soft and others more direct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article will introduce different ways to agree and disagree politely in English. Pay special attention to the tones and contexts of the examples below to make sure you use these phrases appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Agreeing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Two<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I agree<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is the most basic expression for agreement. However, it can sound a bit formal in casual situations.<\/p>\n\n\n

A<\/div><\/div>
I like this one better.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
B<\/div><\/div>
I agree<\/strong>.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Me too \/ I think so too<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are both simple ways to say that you share someone else\u2019s opinion. But be careful not to confuse \u201cMe too\u201d with \u201cSo do I,\u201d which is used a bit differently<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

A<\/div><\/div>
I think the food at this restaurant is delicious.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
B<\/div><\/div>
Me too<\/strong>. I really like the fish.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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A<\/div><\/div>
I think the food at this restaurant is delicious.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
B<\/div><\/div>
I think so too<\/strong>. Especially the fish.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

My thoughts exactly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Use this expression when someone says something that perfectly matches what you were thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n

A<\/div><\/div>
We should leave now if we want to be on time.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
B<\/div><\/div>
My thoughts exactly<\/strong>. Let's go.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

I concur<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a formal expression that you're unlikely to hear in most casual conversations, but it\u2019s definitely an effective way to show agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I concur<\/strong> with the director\u2019s assessment of the situation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

It can also be used as a simple response.<\/p>\n\n\n

A<\/div><\/div>
We think this is the best course of action.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
B<\/div><\/div>
I concur<\/strong>. Shall we get started?<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Absolutely<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Two<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This is a strong way to express agreement. It\u2019s best used in informal situations.<\/p>\n\n\n

A<\/div><\/div>
This place has the best pizza in the city.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
B<\/div><\/div>
Absolutely<\/strong>. I\u2019ve told everyone I know about it.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

You took the words right out of my mouth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a very casual phrase for showing complete agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n

A<\/div><\/div>
That meeting was a disaster.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
B<\/div><\/div>
You took the words right out of my mouth<\/strong>. What can we do better next time?<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Thank you!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finally, here is one more informal expression for strong agreement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This pronunciation is usually stressed because it includes the nuance that the speaker has been waiting a long time to hear someone share their opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n

A<\/div><\/div>
I don\u2019t understand why people love his books so much. They\u2019re just OK to me.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
B<\/div><\/div>
Thank you!<\/strong><\/em> I've been saying that for years.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Disagreeing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"A<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Disagreeing usually requires more politeness and sensitivity than agreeing, so the following expressions should be used with extra care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I disagree<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The simplest way to disagree is quite bold, so save it for when you want to make a strong statement.<\/p>\n\n\n

A<\/div><\/div>
I think Charles is the best candidate for the job.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
B<\/div><\/div>
I disagree<\/strong>. He only has half of the skills we're looking for.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

I don\u2019t think so<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This expression is also quite strong. However, it can be softened<\/a> if it comes after a long \u201cWell~\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Well, I don\u2019t think so<\/strong>. There's probably a better way to solve this problem.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m not so sure (about that)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m not so sure\u201d is a pretty safe way to express disagreement. You can increase the politeness if you follow it with an alternative suggestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n