Writing Task 2

Survey Response — Disagreeing

Writing Task 2 — A professional template for respectfully disagreeing with survey proposals while offering constructive alternatives and maintaining diplomatic tone.

Template Structure

Dear Survey Team,

I recently received your survey about SURVEY TOPIC and would like to share my perspective. While I understand the reasoning behind this proposal, I respectfully disagree with SPECIFIC ASPECT YOU'RE DISAGREEING WITH.

My main concern is that YOUR PRIMARY REASON FOR DISAGREEING. This could lead to several negative consequences for our community. For example, SPECIFIC EXAMPLE OR CONSEQUENCE. Additionally, I believe this approach overlooks important factors such as cost, accessibility, and long-term sustainability.

Instead of the proposed solution, I would suggest YOUR ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTION. This alternative would better serve our needs because it addresses the core issues while avoiding the potential problems I mentioned. Many community members share similar concerns and would benefit from a more balanced approach.

I hope you will consider these points when reviewing the survey responses. Thank you for taking the time to gather community input on this important matter.

Sincerely, YOUR NAME

Filled Example

Dear Survey Team,

I recently received your survey about implementing paid parking in downtown residential areas and would like to share my perspective. While I understand the reasoning behind this proposal, I respectfully disagree with charging residents for street parking in their own neighborhoods.

My main concern is that paid parking would create an unfair financial burden on long-time residents who already pay high property taxes. This could lead to several negative consequences for our community. For example, seniors on fixed incomes might struggle to afford daily parking fees, and families with multiple vehicles could face significant monthly expenses. Additionally, I believe this approach overlooks important factors such as cost, accessibility, and long-term sustainability.

Instead of the proposed solution, I would suggest implementing a resident permit system with reasonable annual fees. This alternative would better serve our needs because it addresses the core issues while avoiding the potential problems I mentioned. Many community members share similar concerns and would benefit from a more balanced approach.

I hope you will consider these points when reviewing the survey responses. Thank you for taking the time to gather community input on this important matter.

Sincerely, Alex Chen

When to Use This Template

Use this template when the CELPIP prompt asks you to respond to a community survey where you disagree with a proposed change, policy, or initiative. This works particularly well for scenarios involving municipal decisions, workplace policy changes, or community facility modifications where you need to express opposition professionally.

Customization Tips

Adjust your tone: Use stronger language like "strongly oppose" for major disagreements, or softer phrases like "have reservations about" for minor concerns.
Vary your evidence: Include personal experiences, statistical concerns, or community impact depending on the topic.
Modify the alternative: Sometimes suggest improvements to the existing proposal rather than a completely different solution.
Adapt the closing: For urgent matters, request a follow-up meeting; for routine surveys, simply thank them for considering your input.

Key Phrases

I respectfully disagree with...
While I understand the reasoning behind this proposal...
My main concern is that...
This could lead to several negative consequences...
I believe this approach overlooks important factors such as...
Instead of the proposed solution, I would suggest...
This alternative would better serve our needs because...
Many community members share similar concerns...
I hope you will consider these points when reviewing...
Thank you for taking the time to gather community input...

Key Phrases

I respectfully disagree withMy main concern is thatThis could lead to several negative consequencesFor exampleI believe this approach overlooksInstead of the proposed solution, I would suggestThis alternative would better serve our needs becauseMany community members share similar concerns

Tips

✓Start by acknowledging the survey and showing respect for the proposal before presenting your disagreement.
✓Provide specific examples and consequences to support your disagreement rather than making vague statements.
✓Always offer a constructive alternative solution instead of just criticizing the original proposal.
✓Use diplomatic language like "respectfully disagree" and "I believe" to maintain a professional tone.