Episode 59: Why Americans Avoid Saying No

English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language.Episode 59: Why Americans Avoid Saying NoHave you ever made plans with an American and then waited for a response that never came? Or heard "let's catch up soon" and never heard anything again? In this episode, you'll learn why Americans often avoid saying no directly, what phrases they use instead, and how to understand the real message underneath the words. As with all episodes, this one is just the right length for practicing your listening skills in one sitting.Want to keep practicing after you listen? Subscribe to the free English, please newsletter at englishpleasepod.com/free. You'll get English practice tips and activities with every new episode, plus three FREE resources delivered straight to your inbox: a free sample lesson from the English Listening Accelerator, 60 Phrases Native English Speakers Use Every Day, and 25 Idioms Native English Speakers Use Every Day.Want more structured practice? Get a free sample lesson from the English Listening Accelerator at englishpleasepod.com/free, or go straight to the full Accelerator at englishpleasepod.com/accelerator.I'm on YouTube! I share short, practical English content on my channel!Episode transcriptPodcast website Get the English Listening Accelerator!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.