Business English – Responses to suggestions

The language of Responses to Suggestions

Agree with suggestions:

Direct:

…is fine.

OK. Let´s ….

I agree that…

Less Direct:

I like your suggestion to…

 … is a good idea.

… sounds like a good idea.

Disagree with suggestions:

Direct:

Thanks for your suggestion. Unfortunately, I can´t …

I´m afraid … is not possible at this time.

Less Direct:

I´m not sure… Your suggestion/your plan won´t work.

I received your suggestion about… , but… I wonder if we could… /could we….?

… would be better.