Cohesive Devices - Exercise

When asked for your opinion on a sensitive topic and you prefer not to comment, it's important to respond tactfully. Here are some phrases and expressions to help you navigate these situations gracefully. These phrases can help you express your reluctance to comment while maintaining respect and professionalism.

I’d rather not say.
"I’d rather not say anything about that right now."

I don’t feel comfortable discussing that.
"I don’t feel comfortable discussing that matter."

I think it’s best if I don’t comment.
"I think it’s best if I don’t comment on this issue."

I prefer to stay out of it.
"I prefer to stay out of this discussion."

I’m not in a position to comment.
"I’m not in a position to comment on that topic."

I’d prefer not to give an opinion.
"I’d prefer not to give an opinion on this matter."

That’s a bit outside my expertise.
"That’s a bit outside my expertise, so I’d rather not say."

I’d like to reserve my opinion on that.
"I’d like to reserve my opinion on that for now."

I’d rather keep my thoughts to myself.
"I’d rather keep my thoughts to myself on this one."

It’s a sensitive topic for me.
"It’s a sensitive topic for me, so I’d rather not discuss it."

I think it’s better if I don’t get involved.
"I think it’s better if I don’t get involved in this matter."

I’m not sure I’m the right person to ask.
"I’m not sure I’m the right person to ask about this."

I’d rather not get into that.
"I’d rather not get into that right now."

I don’t have enough information to comment.
"I don’t have enough information to comment on that."

I think it’s a personal matter.
"I think it’s a personal matter and should be kept private."