I ordered the steak medium-rare. This is well-done. Would it be possible to have another one?
(Defensive) Well, cancel the flight. We’ll pay for it. Learn-hot-english-magazine-audio-files
James? (Laughs dryly) He’d mess it up. I ordered the steak medium-rare
Oh? What’s wrong?
That didn’t work. Now, listen to the diplomatic version. Repeat the bold parts. use “I hear you
Oh. Wow. Okay. But… we already agreed on next Friday.
This week, use “I hear you, but…” or “Would it be possible…” in a real conversation. Write down what happened. You’ll be surprised.