Negative Phrases vs. Positive Phrases

[Torsten]

The following negative phrases have been rewritten into positve statements:

1) I'm not available until July 30.
11) You can reach me again from July 30 on.

2) I don't think this is a good offer for us.
22) You certainly are able to offer us an alternative to this proposal.

3) This tool is too expensive for us.
33) We are sure you will offer us a higher ROI than this.

4) My English is not so good.
44) You will employ a team member who constantly improves her business communication skills.

5) Let me explain that to you again.
55) Could you please recap what we have been covering so far?

TOEIC listening, question-response: Do you prefer chicken or beef?

[Ashvini]

Hi Torsten,

I can see that you have posted all above information long back. I am just curios to know if you are ready to continue with these topics and threads then I am here.
I like to continue this thread and the forum topic “Negotiating”. But want to confirm if this still in active mode from your end.

[Torsten]

Hi Ashvini,

Of course the thread is still active and I look forward to your contributions.

TOEIC listening, question-response: How many hours do you work each week?

[NinaZara]

"We still have five minutes until the train arrives" instead of "We only have five minutes left!"

[Yen]

"I dont like going to work" can be said as "I work but I favor my shopping time better"?

[Torsten]

Well, if you say that you prefer to go shopping you show your attitude towards work. Maybe you can find a way of turning your shopping time into a job. For example, you can work as a mystery shopper. By the way, the word 'dont' doesn't exist.

TOEIC short conversations: A couple are discussing how to buy movie tickets more quickly.

[Yen]

thanks for the reply Torsten. "Don't" doesn't exist? This surprised me a lot! I have been using this word for decade!! :?

[Torsten]

"Don't" exists but "dont" doesn't, at least not yet ;-).

TOEIC short conversations: Giving directions

[Yen]

OK, I know where's your concern coming from now!! Thanks!!