A: Do you want to start or shall I? B: You can start/ I’ll start
To suggest an idea
I think the best option/ idea/ choice/alternative would/ could be ……..
because ……….………………………..
How about selecting …………………………. as …………………………………….?
What about (What/How about + verb + ing)
Why don’t we decide on …………………… since ………………………………….?
(Why don’t you + infinitive)
I suggest choosing ………………….because ………………………………
(I suggest + verb + ing)
In my opinion we should/ ought to go for ……………………… because……
………..………………… To agree
I think you’re right. I see what you mean.
I agree with you. I see your point. I think so too. I see it that way too. That’s a great idea. I couldn’t agree more.
To disagree
I’m afraid I don’t see it the same way.
I’m sorry but I have to disagree. You may be right, but I have a different view. That might be true, but I’m not sure I agree with you. I’m sorry, but I don’t agree. I think …………………… would be better because……………….. I prefer ……………………. because……………………..
Asking your partner’s opinion
What do you think?
Do you agree? Don’t you think so? Am I right? Right?