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Ricky06 Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
would NOT like to
I know that it's a polite way to say:
"I would like to have a cake."
However, is it common to say the following if I don't want something?
"I would NOT like to have a cake."
If not, what's the polite way to express the idea? Thanks.
Ricky
"I would like to have a cake."
However, is it common to say the following if I don't want something?
"I would NOT like to have a cake."
If not, what's the polite way to express the idea? Thanks.
Ricky
Top answer
", it sounds like there is unnecessary stress on your refusal - after all, it was somebody's kind offer, is it not? " Doesn't it sound more mellow?
- ", it sounds like there is unnecessary stress on your refusal - after all, it was somebody's kind offer, is it not?
- " Doesn't it sound more mellow?
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My two-cent: although it's perfectly correct to say "I would not like...", it sounds like there is unnecessary stress on your refusal - after all, it was somebody's kind offer, is it not? I'd water it down a little, maybe "I'd rather not have a cake." Doesn't it sound more mellow?
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Would you like a cake?
No, thank you.
Your sentence would be regarded as rude and aggressive.
No, thank you.
Your sentence would be regarded as rude and aggressive.
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Or, if the hostess is serving everyone without asking, you could say "None for me, thank you." 
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