我不是说接地气不好 但问题是
“I'm not saying being down-to-earth is bad, but the problem is”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
马洋
“Ma Yang.”
我不是 说 接地气 不好 但 问题是
“I'm not saying being down-to-earth is bad, but the problem is”
有哪个公司会把旗舰店做成 这边是夜店
“what company would turn its flagship store into a nightclub on one side,”
“This idea is utterly ridiculous and inappropriate for a brand store.”
Chinese speakers often soften direct criticism in group settings by validating part of the concept ('I am not saying it is bad...') before introducing their objection to preserve harmony and face.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
down-to-earth; relatable to ordinary people; unpretentious
Commonly used in both casual speech and business strategy to praise ideas that resonate with the common public.
but the problem is...
A classic conversational pivot used to transition from polite agreement or cushioning to direct disagreement.
