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When the British say I hear what you say.They mean I disagree and do not want to discuss it further. But what others understand is He accepts my point of view. 当英国人说“我听到你所说的了”时，他们的意思是“我不同意也不想就其做进一步讨论”，而其他人却理解成了“他接受了我的观点”。 When the British say With the greatest respect...They mean I think you are an idiot. But what others understand is He is listening to me. 当英国人说“出于最大的尊重…”时，他们的意思是“我觉得你太二了”，而其他人却理解成了“他正听我说话呢”。 When the British say Thats not bad.They mean Thats good. But what others understand is Thats poor. 当英国人说“不算太糟”时，他们的意思是“太好了”，而其他人却理解成了“太差了”。 When the British say That is a very brave proposal.They mean You are insane. But what others understand is He thinks I have courage. 当英国人说“那真是一个非常有勇气的提议”时，他们的意思是“你真是疯了”，而其他人却理解成了“他觉得我很有胆识”。 When the British say Quite good.They mean A bit disappointing. But what others understand is Quite good. 当英国人说“很不错哦”时，他们的意思是“有点小失望”，而其他人却理解成了“真心不错”。 | 
