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- 1. Asking for Suggestionsand Giving Advice Asking for Suggestions and Giving Advice Asking for Suggestions and Giving Advice Prepared by Nushat Khan Lecturer, Department of Languages IUBAT
- 2. Suggestion is somethingwhich is often given in a friendly or informal way. It is up to the receiver whether he will/ he won’t follow that suggestion. Advice is something that is more emphatic and often it needs to be followed. If an advice is ignored the receiver may fall in some sort of difficult situation Differences Between Advice Suggestions Differences Between Advice Suggestions Differences Between Advice Suggestions
- 3. A person whomakes a suggestion may or may not have experienced the result. Advice is given based on the speakers experience, either direct or indirect. Differences Between Advice Suggestions Differences Between Advice Suggestions Differences Between Advice Suggestions
- 4. A suggestion mayor may not be taken seriously as the speaker may not have direct experience to that. However, advice should be taken seriously as the speaker usually has direct experience to the result. Differences Between Advice Suggestions Differences Between Advice Suggestions Differences Between Advice Suggestions
- 5. An idea ora fact put forward for consideration An opinion recommended or offered where action is necessary. Differences Between Advice Suggestions Differences Between Advice Suggestions Differences Between Advice Suggestions
- 6. What do youthink I should do? What should I do? What do you suggest? What do you advise me to do? If you were me what would you do? What ought I to do? Do you think that I should…? Asking for Advice Asking for Advice
- 7. Do you haveany ideas for me? Do you have any suggestions for me? Would you mind giving me your suggestion? Can you tell me what I should do? What should I do? I’d appreciate it if you have any suggestions for How about…………… Asking for Suggestions Asking for Suggestions
- 8. If I wereyou, I would/wouldn’t…. If I were in your shoes/position, I would… If it were up to me, I would… You had better/ you’d better….. You should… I would advise/encourage/suggest/recommend…. Your only option is to…. Why don’t you….? You’ better (not)… Have you thought about….? Have you tried…? Making Suggestions and Giving Advice Making Suggestions and Giving Advice
- 9. If it was/wereme, I’d … Make sure you (don’t) …The sooner you … the better. Whatever you do, … You have no choice but to … … is worth a try. A piece of advice from me is that……………… A wise man once said that we should never give up, we should try again, again and over again You should …, no doubt about it. Making Suggestions and Giving Advice Making Suggestions and Giving Advice
- 10. I don't knowwhat to advise, I'm afraid. I wish I could suggest something, but I can't. I wish I could help. I'm afraid I can't really help you. No, I don’t think I could do that. I’m not sure whether that’s a good idea. Mmm. I’d rather try somewhere else. Declining Declining
- 11. Tami :Hi Clàudia, You look worried. What’s the matter? Aufa : Er.. it’s nothing. Tami : Is it the exam tomorrow? You shouldn’t worry. You’ll pass easily. Aufa : I know. Tami : Come on, tell me. What are you worried about? Aufa : OK… it’s Mark. I think he has started smoking. I was talking to him yesterday about this topic and he told me that he isn’t smoking. Tami : That’s serious. What are you going to do? Aufa : I’m not sure. I should tell someone. What do you think I should do? Tami : If I were you, I’d speak to his older sister. She’s really friendly. Aufa : I’ve never met her. Can you come with me? Tami : Yes, of course. Let’s go and find her. Sample Conversation Sample Conversation
- 12. Suppose a patientis not sure which heart specialist he should consult. But his condition is bad and he needs to consult a doctor now. Suggest him to see Dr. Rashed and advise him to do an emergency check up. Suppose you want to take you colleagues to a dinner. Ask for their suggestions for a good restaurant for that purpose. Practice Practice
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