Suggestions and Offering

Suggestions

Suggest mean to present a suggestion that is to introduce or propose an idea or a plan for consideration. Suggest  means to propose a plan. It can be accepted or refused. Suggestions are abstract and can be in form of solution, advice, plan, and idea.

For Example :

·         Let’s finish our homework first.

·         Let’s go home. 

Expessions/Gambits

When making suggestions we often use the following expressions :

-Let’s …

-Why don’t we …

-We could …

-What about …

-How about …

-I suggest that …

-You might want to change …

-I think …

-I don’t think …

Responding to Suggestions

–         Let’s go to the library.

–         Let’s go to movies.

–         Why don’t you do homework before going out?

–         We could eat at home today.

–         What about eating at the new place?

–         How about going to Sam’s place first?

–         I suggest that we call it day.

–         You need to change your sleeping habits.

–         Ithink you should go and meet her.

–         I think we should do it this way.

Making Suggestions	Accepting Suggestions	Declining Suggestions
Let, go to movies.	Yes, let’s go	No, thank you. I do not feel like going.
Why don’t  you do your homework before going out?	Ok, I will	Sorry, I think I will go out first and then do my homework.
How about going to Sam’s place first and then to the supermarket?	Yes, let’s go. It is a good idea.	No, let’s just go to the supermarket.
I think you should go and meet her.	Ok, if you say so.	Sorry, I can’t. I have previous engagement.
Let’s call it a day.	Let’s.	No, let’s stay for a while.

Example :
C = Cantikha
A = Amel

C : Amel, will be playing again at a KPop concert near here
A : yes then?
C : I'm confused about my clothes
A : I think wearing simple clothes isn't too flashy, like a long black and white stripe
C : ah yeah why didn't I think about what clothes you would wear?
A : I will wear a plain black shirt complete with long black jeans
C : Wow, it looks interesting.
A : make sure you fully charge your lightstick
C : Well, I also don't forget to bring a spare battery if my battery runs out
A : Ah yes, the spare battery is almost oblivious
C : but, you look a little confused
A : do you think I should wear a hat or not for a concert?
C : if I were you, I would wear a hat
A : why?
C : to protect the face from the sun
A : We already wear hijab
C : even so, the hijab had no face shield
A : ah you're right, okay, I'll follow your advice

Offering

Offer means to give something physical or abstract to someone, which can be taken as a gift or a trade.  Offer means to give help. It can be taken or refused. Offer can be in terms of food, money, solutions, friendship or a bargain.

For Example :

·         Shall I take you home?

·         Do you want to help with your homework?

Expressions/Gambits

When making offers we often use the following expressins :

–         May I …

–         Can I …

–         Shall I …

–         Would you …

–         How about I …

Examples :

–         May I give you a hand?

–         Can I help you?

–         Shall I bring you some tea?

–         Would you like another piece of cake?

–         How about I he;p you with this?

–         Can I clean the car for you?

–         Shall I help you with your homework?

–         I will do the washing, if you like.

Responding to Offers

Making Offers	Accepting Suggestions	Declining Suggestions
Can I help you?	Yes, please. I really appreciate it.	It’s okay, I can do it myself.
Shall I bring you some tea?	Thank you, its very kind of you.	No, thank you.
Would you like another helping of cake?	Yes, please, that be lovely.	No, thanks. I don’t want another helping.
How about I help you with this?	Yes, please, that would be very kind of you.	Don’t worry, I will it myself.
Can I take you home?	Thank you, I appreciate your help.	That’s all right, I will manage on my own.

Example :

Amel: Hello Cantikha, how are you?
Cantikha: Hello Amel, I'm fine thank you. How about you?
Amel: I'm fine too.
Cantikha: What you have been doing during quarantine?
Amel: I'm watching some anime and listening kpop music, how about you?
Cantikha: i'm watching some thai series
Amel : have you a recommendation from thai series?
Cantikha : would you like Thriller genre? You should watch the gifted
Amel : Thank you for your suggestion!
Cantikha : Okayy. Eumm have you a recommendation from kpop music?
Amel : maybe you can listening seventeen all song espescially seventeen - run to you
Cantikha : Thanks for your suggestions!
Amel : You're welcome. would you like to cover this song with me after quarantine it's over?
Cantikha : sure!
Amel : Ok, if you say so!
Cantikha : Keep yourself healthy and stay safe , Amel!
Amel : you too, cantikha!

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