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      日本語では「一緒に行きませんか」と誘われて
    • ことわ断る
      • 場合は、「いいえ」とはっきり言うよりも、「その日はちょっと
    • ようじ用事
      • がありまして…ぜひまた今度お願いします」などとしたほうが、相手とのコミュニケーションにとってよい。
    In Japanese, when one is invited with the phrase “Would you like to come with me?” and chooses to refuse, it is generally considered preferable, for the sake of smooth communication, to avoid a direct “no” and instead respond with an indirect expression such as, “I have something to attend to that day, so perhaps another time.” — Jreibun

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