Agreeing and Disagreeing

Expression for Agreeing and Disagreeing

The way people agree or disagree in an argument or discussion varies in different languages.

Expressing Agreement/ Agreeing
It is worthwhile saying that silence is not understood as agreement. If you agree with an opinion or an idea, you are expected to say so.
• I agree with you 100 percent.
• I couldn't agree with you more.
• That's so true.
• That's for sure.
• (slang) Tell me about it!
• You're absolutely right.
• Absolutely.
• That's exactly how I feel.
• Exactly.
• I'm afraid I agree with James.
• I have to side with Dad on this one.
• No doubt about it.
• (agree with negative statement) Me neither.
• (weak) I suppose so./I guess so.
• You have a point there.
• I was just going to say that.

Expressing Disagreement/ Disagreeing:
Expressing disagreement is always respected as honest, and sometimes as courageous.
• I don't think so.
• (strong) No way.
• I'm afraid I disagree.
• (strong) I totally disagree.
• I beg to differ.
• (strong) I'd say the exact opposite.
• Not necessarily.
• That's not always true.
• That's not always the case.
• No, I'm not so sure about that.

Example Dialog
Ame l: I think that the company retreat should be in the mountains this year.
Bud i: What a great idea!
Amel: January would be a good month for a mountain retreat.
Budi : I like the mountain idea, but I am not so sure about the month of January.
Amel: You know, now that I think about it, you might be right.
Budi : April might be nice. It is far enough away to make the necessary arrangements.
Amel: That is a good suggestion.
Budi : We could ask everyone what would be the best time for them.
Amel: Yes, that would let us know what would work best.
Budi : I'll put the survey online this afternoon.