This document discusses asking for and giving opinions. It defines an opinion as a subjective judgment or viewpoint, sometimes without evidence. It provides examples of polite ways to ask for others' opinions, such as "What do you think about..." and "Could you please state your opinion about...". Examples are also given for constructively giving an opinion, including "In my opinion, it is..." and "I don't think so, what about...". The document encourages making opinions constructive by explaining what, why and how. It concludes with potential topics for open discussion, like students crossing a broken bridge.

1. Asking and giving opinion
Presented by Imam Fauzi

2. What is opinion?
In general, an opinion is a judgment, viewpoint, or
statement about matters commonly considered to be
subjective. (Wikipedia)
Opinion is based on a belief or view. Sometimes it is not
based on evidence that can be checked (BBC)
Opinion
Non-
affirmative
Affirmative

3. Asking opinion
• What do you think about….?
• How do you interpret ……?
• Can you share your idea about..?
• Would you like to say something……?
• Do you mind telling me what you think
regarding with…….?
• What will you say if …….?
• What if you …….. Will you …..?
• Could you please state your opinion about….?
• Are you interested in …… ?
• Have you got good ideas / thoughts……?
• Will you be kind to give your opinion…..?

4. Giving opinion
• I think that it is ……..
• I should be saying that….
• I don’t think that ……
• I have a little different idea with…..
• In my opinion, it is….
• I have to say that …….
• According to …..that …..
• It will be good if ..........
• I will tell you about ……
• Yes you are right, I think …..
• I don’t think so, what about ……
• That’s good idea, but I have an idea to
share..

5. To make constructive ideas
- What
- Why
- How

6. Open-discussion
• 8years old smoking
• Students across the broken bridge
• The impacts of Facebook