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No!　だけで断っていませんか？

~英語での上手な断り方特集~

A portrait of a young woman voting for no over white background

相手の気分を害せず、はっきり伝える英語を習得しとくと今後のカナダライフにも

役に立つ方と思います。

ただ英語だとどういう風に言ったらいいのかな〜という方たちのために

シーン別にして分けました！

１パーティー、遊びに誘われた時

I wish I could go but I have something to do tonight.

行けたらいいんだけど、今夜用事があるんだ。

気がのらない、忙しい時に使える一文です。

2 デートで誘われた場合

I wish you had asked me earlier. Can I get a rain check?

もっと早くつててくれればよかったのに。また後日にできるかな？

Rain check とはまたいつか。良いうニュアンスですがこの場合だと乗り気ではないという

感じです。

That’s great! I’ll ask friends if they can join us!

これはちょっとずるいワザ。友達程度だったらいいけど二人では行きたくないな〜という感じの時に使えます。

3バーやクラブで番号を聞かれた場合

バー、クラブでのあるあるが、女友達と遊びに行って

男の人から番号を聞かれること！もしそうなってこの人嫌だな〜という断り方は

Can I get your number? I will call you !

こちら側で主導権を握りましょう。

これでうまく英語で断れるようになったらなったら上級者ですね！

カナダライフがうまくいきますように！

How to respond to homeless that ask for money ?

1 Ignore

If you live in a city, you likely encounter people who ask you for money

Simply look at the beggar and offer a nod or a smile to show you are aware of their presence.

This is a compassionate response that won’t cost you any money, only a few seconds of your time.

2 Refuse to give money, politely

Just smile and say sorry I don’t have change !

3 Give food instead of money 

If you are uncomfortably simply smiling and walking away from a beggar, offer to buy them some food.

ホームレスからお金をせびられたらどうする？！対処法は？

バンクーバー、ダウンタウンで学生。仕事をしている人なら必ず出会うのが、ホームレス。

お金をせびってくるし、少し怖いイメージもありますよね。

英語での対応、がわからない人たちのために上手な断り方をまとめました。

〜その１〜　無視！

看板を持ってお金くださいアピールをしている方もいますがそんな時は

笑顔もしくは、見て見ぬふりが一番いい方法です。

それでもせびってくるホームレスには。。。

〜その２〜　お金がないことを伝える

I don’t have money ! と言いましょう！

それか I am broke ! (一文無し！）

そうすると、ホームレスはすぐに引き下がります。

でもかわいそう。。。など後ろめたい気持ちがあるなら金ではなく、食べ物をあげる！

お金をあげるとそれをドラッグに使うなどするので！

少しびっくりした〜など経験もあるかと思いますが、基本的にビクビクせず対応する！が一番ですね。

What to drink when you have cold or flu

It’s cold and flu season again. The best way to prevent getting sick is to wash your hands regularly,

avoid sick people and get a flu shot.

But if you develop a scratch in your throat or a full-on flu, try sipping on this hydrating and soothing homemade tea !

Water is the best fluid to drink when you have a cold or flu as it helps lubricate the mucosus memberances of the throat.

Hot drinks are also a good choice as the hot steam they produce can relieve congestion.

Other fluids which are good options during cold and flu infection include:

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What’s the St. patrick’s Day ?

St Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture on or around March 17.

It particularly remembers St Patrick, one of Ireland’s patron saints,

who ministered Christianity in Ireland during the fifth century.

What to do on March 17 ?

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Don’t Feed Thieves! Some Safety Tips for Vancouver 

You should be careful in Vancouver! Here are some tips on how to prevent getting

involved in something!

Canada is basically a safe country, but you do have to be careful with your luggage,

homeless people and pick pockets.

Here is a list of places where your luggage could be stolen:

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Happy Friday to all of our Enjoy Canada members 

We are going to introduce our team member, Mariko who is in charge of social media; providing you guys with hot and useful info all the time through her blogs and Facebook.

At first glance, she looks ladylike, has a beautiful white skin and has a slim body.

However, unlike her appearance, she is a very active woman!  She does 10k marathons

and participates in Rugged Maniac for fun! She creates entertaining events on a weekly basis. Next week, she will test her luck and wit at an escape room  

You will never get bored if you become her friend!

Since her father is a professional ice hockey coach, she is really good at ice hockey too!

Last month I saw her playing with many Canadian guys in the ice rink and making them look like beginners!

We are all wondering,,, how come she has so much stamina…..!!!!???

《Her Favourite Food 》Seafood; since she is from Hokkaido, no wonder! She used to always eat fresh seafood! Also, she is good at cooking

《Hobby》Cooking, finding cool events and places to enjoy life in Canada!

《Where can we see Mariko ?》At Enjoy Canada’s office 578 Dunsumir Street

TEL: 6048938330 until 6pm during weekdays.

After 6pm and on weekends it is very hard to find her … so you can contact her through Line Messenger

《How can I get her Line ID ?》Come to next our event on Feb 12^th

We are going to have a “meet up event“  with about 30 people from Brazil, Japan, Korea, China, and Mexico. We will eat pizza, drink together, then go clubbing. It is just $5 only!!!

We have 4 seats available!  Please hurry and book! mariko@enjoycanada.co

《What is her type?》Someone who is funny, humorous and who is a gentleman.

If you have confidence to make her smile, you are eligible to be her friend!!!

Enjoy Canada Familyのみなさん、こんにちは！

今回は弊社のムードメーカー、ソーシャルメディア担当のまりこについての

ご紹介です。私マネージャーあきこが的確に彼女についてお話します。

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