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The Gentle Refusal: How to Say "No" to Your US Boss (A2-B1)

EP38 This episode explores how to say "no" to your boss in a US workplace without being rude. It explains that Americans prefer clear and direct communication, but you must also be polite. To do this, the podcast introduces the "Gentle Refusal" method. This is a pattern where you say something positive first, explain your limit or reason, and then offer an alternative solution. "Stop Studying. Start Listening". At SteadyStep, we believe English shouldn't be a task—it should be a window to the world. We provide slow English Conversations designed for global professionals and immigrants (A2-B1 level) who want to work for US-based companies or live abroad. Instead of boring grammar drills, we summarize the world’s best ideas in: 🏛️ Modern Philosophy (Stoicism, Mindset, and Success) 🛠️ Tools & Tech (AI, Productivity, and the Future of Work) 📰 Global News (Summarized for clarity and context) 📚 Book Summaries (The "Big Ideas" from bestsellers) Our English podcast Method: Value-First Listening: Learn about life while you learn the language. Chaptered Summaries: Every episode is broken into clear sections with key point recaps. Core 10 Vocab: We identify exactly 10 high-impact words per chapter to move you from B1 to B2. Stop "studying." Start living in English.