This ground-breaking volume brings together the perspectives of researchers and practitioners to discuss the needs of those using and learning English for Diplomatic Purposes. It includes exercises intended to help students, teachers and practicing diplomats reflect on their language in domains including negotiation, compassion and disagreement. From the Contents: 2. Softening or Intensifying Your Language in Oppositional Talk: Disagreeing Agreeably or Defiantly (Noriko Ishihara)