| TRANSLATION GUIDE OF BRITISH ENGLISH |
| WHAT THE BRITISH SAY | WHAT YOU UNDERSTAND | WHAT THE BRITISH MEAN |
| I hear what you say. | He accepts my point of view. | l disagree and do not want to discuss it any further. |
| With the greatest respect... | He is listening to me. | I think you are wrong (or a fool). |
| That's not bad. | That's poor or mediocre. | That's good or very good. |
| Quite good. | Quite good. | A bit disappointing. |
| Perhaps you would like to think about.../ I would suggest... | Think about the idea, but do what you like. | This is an order. Do it or be prepared to justify yourself. |
| When appropriate locally... | Do it if you can. | Do what you like |
| Oh, by the way... / Incidentally…. | This is not very important. | The primary purpose of our discussion is ..... |
| I was a bit disappointed that… / It is a pity you… | It doesn't really matter. | I am most upset and cross. |
| Very interesting. | They are impressed. | I don't agree / I don't believe you. |
| Could we consider some other options. | They have not yet decided. | I don't like your idea. |
| I’ll bear it in mind. | They will probably do it. | I will do nothing about It. |
| Please think about that some more. | It's a good idea: keep developing it. | It's a bad idea: don't do it. |
| I'm sure it's my fault. | It was their fault. | It is your fault ! |
| That is an original point of view. | They like my ideas! | You must be crazy. |
| You must come for dinner sometime. | I will get an invitation soon. | Not an invitation, just being polite. |
| You’ll get there eventually. | Keep on trying for they agree I'm heading in the right direction. | You don't stand a chance in hell. |
| I almost agree. | He's not far from agreement. | I don't agree at all. |
