Negotiate and confirm a schedule
Decline with a reason, propose another time and confirm start, end and meeting format.
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明日の午後三時に会えますか。
Can we meet at three tomorrow afternoon?
その時間は別の予定があります。五時はどうですか。
I have another appointment then. Would five work?
五時なら大丈夫ですが、三十分しか時間がありません。
Five works, but I only have thirty minutes.
では、オンラインで話しましょう。移動時間を節約できます。
Then let's meet online. That will save travel time.
いいですね。今夜リンクを送ります。
Good idea. I'll send you the link tonight.
ありがとうございます。では、明日の五時から五時半までオンラインですね。
Thank you. So, tomorrow from five to five thirty, online.
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Can we meet at three tomorrow afternoon?
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明日の午後三時に会えますか。
I have another appointment then. Would five work?
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その時間は別の予定があります。五時はどうですか。
Five works, but I only have thirty minutes.
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五時なら大丈夫ですが、三十分しか時間がありません。
Then let's meet online. That will save travel time.
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では、オンラインで話しましょう。移動時間を節約できます。
Good idea. I'll send you the link tonight.
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いいですね。今夜リンクを送ります。
Thank you. So, tomorrow from five to five thirty, online.
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ありがとうございます。では、明日の五時から五時半までオンラインですね。
Change the situation
You cannot meet at five. Suggest an online meeting at six instead.
One possible response
五時は難しいです。代わりに六時にオンラインで話せますか。
Five doesn't work for me. Could we meet online at six instead?
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その時間は別の予定があります。五時はどうですか。
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