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It's not acceptable

How can you politely say that you find something unacceptable if other people in your office are happy with it?

As an example, a recent report by the Fawcett Society (an equality pressure group) revealed how visiting a lapdance club has become an increasingly normal way for companies to entertain clients in London. Most women would probably feel uncomfortable having a meeting in such a place, but if you were in a similar position, how could you make your feelings known?

Saying that something is not acceptable

I don't feel comfortable with the idea of (going to…)
I think that (… having a meeting there) is inappropriate.
I don't think that it's appropriate to (…have a meeting there.)
I would feel awkward / uncomfortable (going to …)
It's against my principles to (go to…)

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