Plans · part 2 — staying flexible

Stay easygoing and let plans stay loose.

予定で柔軟に「なんでもいい」と伝えられるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

I'm easy — whatever works.
I don't mind either way.
Let's play it by ear.
Whatever suits everyone.

Example conversation

ADo you want to meet at one or two?
BI'm easy — whatever works for you.
AAnd shall we book somewhere or just see?
BLet's play it by ear. I don't mind either way.
APerfect. You're very easygoing.
BHa, with friends I just like to go with the flow.

In context

When it comes to casual plans, I like to stay flexible. If someone asks what time, I'll say, 'I'm easy — whatever works for you.' I genuinely don't mind either way, so I'd rather let the group decide. For loose plans, I love to play it by ear and see how the day goes. Being easygoing takes the pressure off everyone. That said, too flexible and nothing gets decided! How flexible are you with plans?

When to use it · practice

Drew asks which time you prefer. Say you're easy.
Drewがどの時間がいいか聞きます。「なんでもいい」と言いましょう。
The plan is loose. Suggest playing it by ear.
予定はゆるめです。「成り行きで決めよう」と提案しましょう。
Defer to the group. Say whatever suits everyone.
みんなに合わせましょう。「みんなに合うやり方で」と言いましょう。

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