# Episode 59: Why Americans Avoid Saying No

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Podcast: [English, please](https://stenobird.com/podcast/english-please-6691288)
Published: 2026-03-31T21:34:11+00:00
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English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 59: Why Americans Avoid Saying No Have you ever made plans with an American and then waited for a response that never came? Or heard "let's catch up soon" and never heard anything again? In this episode, you'll learn why Americans often avoid saying no directly, what phrases they use instead, and how to understand the real message underneath the words. As with all episodes, this one is just the right length for practicing your listening skills in one sitting. Want to keep practicing after you listen? Subscribe to the free English, please newsletter at comullen.com/newsletter . You'll get English practice tips and activities with every new episode, plus a free sample lesson from the English Listening Accelerator delivered straight to your inbox. Want more structured practice? Try a free sample lesson from the English Listening Accelerator at comullen.com/listen . I'm now on YouTube! I share short, practical English content on my channel ! Episode transcript Podcast website Get the English Listening Accelerator! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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