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Euphemism is a softer, more veiled expression used instead of one that seems too harsh or straightforward. So some people, speaking of the dead, prefer “he passed away” instead of “he passed away”.
Euphemisms are widespread in speech and are extremely useful in communication. They allow, without offending anyone, to say exactly what we want. However, when used incorrectly, euphemisms are often not only funny, but also lead to awkward positions. So, for example, in commerce, instead of the word "cost", the term "investment" is usually used. All of us can be blamed for the fact that we, warning: "I'll drop by for a couple of minutes," stay at a party not only for ten minutes, but sometimes for two hours.
If someone says that they are going to think about your proposal, you should ask a few additional questions and find out for yourself what exactly caused your interlocutor to take time out for reflection, because an excuseful "I need to think" can hide a harsh "no" that just isn't easy to pronounce.
“Send me a booklet. Details, please, in writing "- such expressions are usually used by businessmen to soften the hidden behind them: " I am not interested in your proposal."
The following expressions are used to mitigate frightening harsh statements.
Only. Only. They are widely used when announcing the price of any product.
- Only $ 1000 per square meter!
Just. Used for softening in the following cases:
- Just bring it over there, okay?
- Just five small payments!
- Just sign here.
Why am I lying ?! Often acts as a euphemism for "I'm deceiving you."
Euphemisms are widespread in speech and are extremely useful in communication. They allow, without offending anyone, to say exactly what we want. However, when used incorrectly, euphemisms are often not only funny, but also lead to awkward positions. So, for example, in commerce, instead of the word "cost", the term "investment" is usually used. All of us can be blamed for the fact that we, warning: "I'll drop by for a couple of minutes," stay at a party not only for ten minutes, but sometimes for two hours.
If someone says that they are going to think about your proposal, you should ask a few additional questions and find out for yourself what exactly caused your interlocutor to take time out for reflection, because an excuseful "I need to think" can hide a harsh "no" that just isn't easy to pronounce.
“Send me a booklet. Details, please, in writing "- such expressions are usually used by businessmen to soften the hidden behind them: " I am not interested in your proposal."
The following expressions are used to mitigate frightening harsh statements.
Only. Only. They are widely used when announcing the price of any product.
- Only $ 1000 per square meter!
Just. Used for softening in the following cases:
- Just bring it over there, okay?
- Just five small payments!
- Just sign here.
Why am I lying ?! Often acts as a euphemism for "I'm deceiving you."
