#1 當你此刻無法幫忙對方
(表示同情)+(不能幫忙的原因)+(另外的時間)
Example:
I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. I can’t go through your proposal immediately because I have a meeting in 10 minutes. Maybe you could ask Lindy instead? Or if you’re flexible, I could help you this evening.
很抱歉你要處理這件事情。我現在無法立即看你的提案,因為我十分鐘後有個會議。也許你可以問問 Lindy?或者如果你有空的話,今晚我可以幫你。
#2 當你不應該幫忙對方
(表示同情)+(不應該幫忙的原因)+(另外的解決方式)
Example:
This is really tricky. However, I don’t think I’m the right person to talk to Gary, as there's already too much going on between us. Would you like to try e-mailing him instead? Good luck!
真的很棘手。不過,我不認為我是跟 Gary 談這件事的合適人選,我們之間已經有太多事情了。你要不要試試給他發電子郵件?祝你好運!
#3 當你不想幫忙對方
(表示同情)+(簡單帶過)+(另外的解決方式)
Example:
I understand, but that’s not going to work for me. Maybe you could ask Jim instead? Good luck!
我理解,但我不太適合。也許你可以問問 Jim?祝你好運!