Is it correct to say no comments?
There is no comments is not correct. There must be an agreement between the verb and the subject / object. In the same way you don't say there are no cow, you don't say there is no comments.
Short of cursing and admitting guilt or failing to show remorse, it is very likely the worst thing you can say. By saying “no comment,” you often imply guilt or culpability. Try to avoid phrases that sound like, “Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain,” from the “Wizard of Oz.”
When management tells you it doesn't want to comment on an issue, tell the journalist: “I checked with management and at this time there is no information to be released.” While sometimes that's reported as a No comment, writers usually understand that you tried to get an answer.
People say 'no comment' as a way of refusing to answer a question, usually when it is asked by a journalist. No comment. I don't know anything. See full dictionary entry for comment.
- "Let me think about it." This is a polite and professional way of asking for more time to consider the request. ...
- "The idea sounds great! It's just that . . . " ...
- "I can't today. How about [insert new schedule]?" ...
- "I'm sorry, but I can't."
- Sadly, I have something else going on.
- I have another commitment.
- I wish I were able to.
- I'm afraid I can't.
- I don't have the bandwidth for that right now.
- I'm honored you asked me, but I simply can't.
- Thanks for thinking of me. ...
- I'm sorry, I'm not able to fit this in.
- Know your workload. Before you can decide whether to say yes or no, you need to know your current workload. ...
- Lead with positivity. ...
- Politely and clearly decline. ...
- Explain why. ...
- Offer a different solution. ...
- Be consistent. ...
- Practice empathy.
The only correct way to deal with it is to say: no comment. The defendant was arrested, but made no comment when questioned by police. All I will say is no comment. When an Italian politician says he has no comment, get your pen out because he is about to speak for an hour.
- I'm honoured but I can't. . .
- I wish there were two of me. . .
- Unfortunately, now is not a good time. . ...
- Sorry, I'm booked into something else right now. . ...
- Damn, not able to fit this one in! . ...
- Sadly, I have something else. . ...
- No, thank you but it sounds lovely, so next time. . ...
- I'm not taking anything else right now. .
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Other Ways of Saying “I Don't Care”
- I don't mind. ...
- That doesn't bother me. ...
- That's not a priority for me right now. ...
- That doesn't concern me. ...
- I would rather not get involved.
How do you say no in assertive manner?
- Know what you want to do—and what you can do. ...
- Say “no” firmly and calmly. ...
- Use the word “no” as the first word of your response. ...
- Give a brief, clear reason for the refusal. ...
- Avoid long excuses or justifications. ...
- Suggest an alternative for satisfying the request.
synonyms for not responded to
Compare Synonyms. ignored. not explained. pending. tabled.
- The direct "no" ...
- The reflecting "no" ...
- The raincheck "no" ...
- The enquiring "no" ...
- The broken record "no"
- I appreciate the offer, but I can't.
- I'm honored, but can't.
- I'd love to, but I can't.
- I appreciate the invitation, but I am completely booked.
- Thanks for thinking of me, but I can't.
- Regrettably, I'm not able to.
- You're so kind to think of me, but I can't.
- "Unfortunately, I have too much to do today. ...
- "I'm flattered by your offer, but no thank you."
- "That sounds fun, but I have a lot going on at home."
- "I'm not comfortable doing that task. ...
- "Now isn't a good time for me. ...
- " Sorry, I have already committed to something else.
Wherever possible, try to avoid using the word 'no' but use language such as 'yes, if I can move another commitment…. ' as this shows willing but also recognises current priorities.