Quando vamos reclamar sobre algo em inglês, temos de ter cuidado, pois uma frase muito direta pode soar grosseira. Temos que break the bad news gently (contar as más notícias com jeitinho) e usamos algumas expressões para amenizar o efeito da reclamação. Vejamos algumas:
I hate to say this, but …
I have to break it to you, but …
I hate to bring this up, but …
Look, I’m sorry to bother you, but …
There’s something I need to talk to you about.
I was wondering if you could help me.
There’s something you could help me with.
I’m not exactly sure how to put this, but …
I’m afraid I have something to tell …
Agora, se você está realmente bravo você pode ser mais direto dizendo:
Look, I wish you’d be on time at least once! I’ve just about had enough of you being late.
E é claro, se você vai se desculpar, só dizer I’m sorry ou Sorry não resolve muita coisa. Você vai ter de elaborar mais seu pedido de desculpas. Aqui vão algumas sugestões:
I’m terribly sorry.
I’m extremely sorry.
I’m awfully sorry.
I just don’t know what to say.
I can’t tell you how sorry I am.
I’m very sorry. I didn’t realize …
I promise I’ll …
That’s not going to happen again.
OK, agora é sua vez. Vou dar algumas situações abaixo e você vai postar nos comentários o que você diria para reclamar e se desculpar. Let’s check them out!
1. Your neighbor’s dog has been digging up your frontyard again.
2. Your neighbor has parties every night with very loud music.
3. Your boyfriend /girlfriend is always late.
See you next time!
Comments:
marco brainiac:
1. Your neighbor’s dog has been digging up your frontyard again.
1- There’s something I need to talk to you about your dog, It has been digging upand detroying my frontgard again, I’m sure as I saw your dog there.
2. Your neighbor has parties every night with very loud music.
I’m not exactly sure how to put this, but I work hard and need sleep after 22:00 AM. You every night usually has parties with loud music.
3. Your boyfriend /girlfriend is always late.
I hate to say this, but I’m fed up to wait you, you always have been late, be ponctual if you love me! don’t let me awaiting for hours.