meant...You did NOT agree.... SOME people take it wrong...or should i just say..."I see"...so there is no MISUNDERSTANDING...?????.
2007-07-15 07:24:09 · 6 answers · asked by sweet 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
just finish the sentence, say "i understand your point"
2007-07-15 07:26:26 · answer #1 · answered by The French Connection 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, talking to someone Japanese has the same problem. There, to understand is to agree. Here, they mean different things. For some reason people think that if you understand what they are saying is that you agree with them. Of course this is not the case
2007-07-15 07:29:02 · answer #2 · answered by punch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Saying that you understand about something doesn't mean that you agree with it. But you need to explain it a bit further. You can say that you understand what he/she is saying but you don't agree with it.
2007-07-15 08:02:29 · answer #3 · answered by Caitlyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I understand means I simply understand what you mean.
However, it can show some sympathy or empathy.
That is why some people might believe it means (I understand and I'm with you)..
So just like suggested.. Simply say (I truly understand.. however, this and that).
2007-07-15 07:56:49 · answer #4 · answered by Serendipity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about "I understand where you're coming from but I don't necessarily agree" or "I understand but I guess we will have to agree to disagree."
Depending on who you're talking to and how much that person knows you, you may have to qualify "I understand."
2007-07-15 07:29:10 · answer #5 · answered by Trillian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try "I understand but I don't agree."
2007-07-15 07:27:20 · answer #6 · answered by zytlaly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋