EXPRESSING OFFER AND SUGGESTION

Pre-activity

Conversation 1
With a partner, read the conersation given below!
Andi : Hi, Shinta. Why do you look so sad?
Shinta : I am so confused. Tomorrow my mother will come here
Andi : It sounds nice. She will bring many foods for you.
Shinta : No, Andi. That’s problem. Tomorrow I will go to Java Jive Festival with my friends. I
have bought VIP ticket.
Andi : I think you should tell your mother that you will go to Java Jive Festival. So, she know
what you will do tomorrow.
Shinta : No, thank you. My mother doesn’t like concert and she doesn’t like if I watch concert.

What kind of interpersonal transaction is going on in the coversation given above?

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Conversation 2
With a partner, read the conersation given below!
George : What’s wrong with you?
Beth : I failed my exam.
George : Did you study very hard?
Beth : I think so. But still I failed. Do you have any suggestion?
George : Mmm I think you need a tutor, I will ask Harry to help you
Beth : Harry the genius???
George : Yes he is! He is good in explain something and people is easy to understand his
explanation.
Beth : Oh my God! Thank you George…
George : You are welcome Beth, it’s my pleasure to help you…
What kind of interpersonal transaction is going on in the coversation given above?
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Building
Block
Suggesting and Offering

Suggest means to give a suggestion that is

Suggestions are abtrsact and can be in form of solution,
to introduce or propose an idea or plan for
advice, plan, and idea. It can be accepted or refused
someone’s consideration.

For example
Social function: To facilitate interpersonal
 Let’s finish our homework first
communication between different people
 Let’s go home

Expression/gambits Example of Suggestion

- Let’s... - Let’s go to the library.

- Why don’t we... - Let’s go to movies.
- We could... - Why don’t you do homework before
- What about... going out?
- How about... - We could eat at home today.
- I suggest that... - How about going to Sam’s place first?
- You might want to change... - I suggest that we call it day.
- I think... - I think we should do it this way.
- I don’t think...
Let’s take a look at sentence structure to suggest something.

Subject Verb That Object

I Suggest That He clean his room.

Sheread “ the
We recommend That
hungergames”

Are report should be

I Propose That
setshe read in.

We work together on
I Put forwad That
this.

We Advice That He work hard.

We support them in
I Advocate That
every way possible.

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How to Express Suggestion

Asking for suggestion

Expression of suggestion Giving suggestion

Responding to suggestion
Expression of Suggestion

Asking for Suggestion

 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?

 What would you advices us to do?

 What do you think I should do?

 Shall we go....?

 What do you recommend we do about.....?

Giving Suggestion

You should + V1 You should apologize to mr. Rohmad

You had better + V1 You had better go to work today

You ought to + V1 Your friend ought to study hard this semester

I suggest you to + V1 I suggest you to do your homework before going out?

How about going to Sam’s place first and then to the

How about + Ving
market?

Let’s + V1 Let’s go to the library!

Why don’t you + V1 Why don’t you do your homework before going out?

What about + Ving What about eating at a new place?

1. Giving suggestion with “let’s”
Let's comes from the word let us, which means: "I have a suggestion for us" (saya punya suatu saran untuk
kita)
Example :

Case Suggestion

Let’s go to a movie
I’m bored
Let’s not go to beach. Let’s stay home instead

2. Giving suggestion with “could”

 “Could” can be used to give suggestion to others

Case Suggestion

We could go on a picnic.
What should we do tomorrow?
We could go to Yulia’s party.

 “Could” can be used to give offer or possibility to others

Case Suggestion

You could talk to your teacher.

I’m having trouble in math class You could ask Anna to help you with your math
lessons.

3. Giving suggestion with “why don’t”

 “Why don’t” is the most important phrase in English to provide suggestion friendly.
Example:
Why don’t we go to a movie?
(In the context of that sentence, "Why do not we go = let’s go")
Why don’t you come around eight?
(In the context of that sentence means: I suggest you to come around eight)
Responding to Suggestion

Accepting Suggestion

Responding to Suggestion

Refusing Suggestion

1. Accepting Suggestion

Sure
Ok. Yes, let's.
Yes, I'd like to.
Yes, I'd love to.
What a good idea!
Why not?
Yes, with pleasure.
That sounds like a good idea.
That's a good/nice/wonderful idea.
It’s a good suggestion
Thanks, I’ll do it
I think good way
Good idea.

2. Refusing Suggestion

No, let's not.

No, I'd rather not.
I don't feel like it.
I dislike your suggestion.
What an awful / bad idea!
I don’t think it’s a good idea. Sorry
Sorry. That’s boring. Let’s do something else.
It’s a bad idea.
No, let’s not. Let’s …
 Note :

1. The verb "suggest" can be followed by either:

- Should + verb = I suggest (that) we should go to the library.
- A verb (in the subjunctive form) = I suggest (that) we go to the library.
2. "That" is optional:
- "I suggest that we should visit London."
- "I suggest we should visit London."

Examples:

Suggestions Accepting Suggestions Declining Suggestions

No, thank you. I do not feel like

Let’s go to the library! Yes. Let’s go!
going.
Why don’t you do your homework Sorry, I think I will go out first and
Ok. I will.
before going out? then do my homework.
We could eat at home today. Sorry, but I think we don’t have
Okay. No problem.
any supper at home.
No, I think the one we usually go
What about eating at a new place? Good idea. Let’s try!
is the best.
How about going to Sam’s place first No, let’s just go to the market
Yes, Let’s go! It’s a good idea.
and then to the market? first.
You need to change your sleeping Sorry, but I think I have done
You’re right. I’ll try.
habits. everything well.
Sorry, I can’t. I have previous
I think you should go and meet her. Ok, if you say so.
engagement.
In my opinion, our volley ball team I don’t know. But I’m afraid it is
needs an assistant coach. Mr. Zulfan impossible to hire an assistant
Let’s go!
cannot handle too many teams coach. The school may not have
himself. the money.
OFFERING

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

Social function: To facilitate interpersonal

For example
communication between different people
 Shall i take you home?
 Do you want help with your homework

Expression/gambits

When making offers we often use the Example of

Suggestion
following expressions:
- May I ...
- May I give you a hand?
- Can I ...
- Can I help you?
- Shall I ...
- Shall I bring you some tea?
- Would you ...
- Would you like another piece of cake?
- How about I ...
- How about I help 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.

Let’s take a look at sentence structure to offer something.

Modal Verb Subject Object

Would you care for another cup of tea?

Shall We take you there

Could I offer you something?

Will You have tea with that?

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Accepting offer

Offering

Refusing offer

OFFERING SOMETHING

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 help 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.

ACCEPTING OFFER

Yes, please
Yes, of course
Of cours I can
That’s very kind of you
I appreciated that
That would be marvelous
Thank you
Thanks a lot
Yes, please
I’d like it very much
Thank you, I would
That would be very nice

REFUSING OFFER

That’s very kind of you but I can do it myself. Thank’s anyway

I appreciate that but I can do it myself
That would be marvelous but I can do it myself
Thank you for your kindness but I can do it myself
I’m sorry …..
I’m sorry I can’t. I have to …
Oh, I’d love to, but I don’t think I can’t. It’s all right.
I can …
No, thanks.
No, I really won’t thank you.
Not for me, thanks

OFFERING TO FRIENDS

Want some?
Have some.
Chocolate?
Glass of lemonade?
Grab some for yourself.
Would you like to have a pancake?
Why don’t you have some lemonade?
What can I get for you?
What will you have?
 OFFERING TO OLDER PEOPLE:

Would you like a cup of coffee, Mr. Green?

Should I get you a bottle of water?
Could I offer you a glass of lemonade, Mrs. Lina?

FORMAL INFORMAL

Would you like something to drink? What can i get for you?
Could i offer you a glass of lemonade? Won't you have a pancake?
Would you mind joining us? Chocolate?
Shall i get you a bottle of water? Have some?
Like one?

Examples:

Making Offers Accepting Offers Declining Offers

Can I help you?
Shall I bring you some tea?
Would you like another helping of
cake?
How about I help you with this?
May I give you a hand?
I will do the washing, if you like.
Yes, please. I really appreciate it.
Thank you, it is very kind of you.
Yes, please, that would be lovely.
Yes, please. That would be very kind
of you.
Thank you. I appreciate your help.
Thank you for your kindness.
It’s okay. I can do it myself.
No, thank you.
No, thanks. I don’t want
another helping.
Don’t worry. I’ll do it myself.
That’s alright. I will manage on
my own.
Thank you, but I think I’ll do it
myself.

DIFFERENCE

 Suggestion
a. Means to present a suggestion that is to introduce o propose an idea or a plan for consideration.
b. A suggestion is usually an expression of an idea for someone else to do something.
 Offering
a. Means to give something physical or abstract to someone, which can be taken as a gift or a trade.
b. An offer is an expression of willingness to do something.
The example of conversation:

Example 1

Dina and Andy are best friends. They are going home together. Now, they are in the bus stop near their school.

Dina : We have been waiting for almost an hour.

Andy : Yes, I think the bus will never come.

Dina : How if we walking home instead of waiting for the bus?

Andy : Good idea, but you bring many books and it looks so heavy. Can I take some of them?

Dina : Thanks. You’re so kind.

Andy : It’s okay. By the way, do you know that the new restaurant near our house has been opened?

Dina : Yes. My friend told me it has a new and delicious menu.

Andy : Why don’t we go there and try the meals?

Dina : That sounds good. When?

Andy : How about Saturday evening? I will pick you up, if you like.

Dina : Alright. That would be lovely.

Example 2

Beny : Hei Anton, why do you look so sad?

Anton : I have a serious problem today. I have just lost my wallet.

Beny : Really? Where did you lose it?

Anton : Hmm… Maybe in the park.

Beny : I think you should be more careful with your belongings.

Anton : Yeah, I think so. This is my fault.

Beny : Don’t be sad Anton. I hope you can find it really soon.

Anton : Thank you Beny. Do you have any suggestion for me?

Beny : If I may suggest, you should go to the park and look for it more detail.

Anton : I have looked for it for hours but I did not find it. Do you have another suggestion?

Beny : Hmm… You would better tell the securities to help you to find it and also announce it to the visitors.

Anton : Yeah you are right. I will try it. Thank you for your suggestions.

Beny : You are welcome Anton. Next time, it is better for you to keep your important stuffs in a safe place.

Anton : Certainly Ben.

Example 3

Andi : Hi, Shinta. Why do you look so sad?

Shinta : I am so confused

Andi : Why? Maybe I can help you

Shinta : Tomorrow my mother will come here

Andi : It sounds nice. She will bring many foods for you.

Shinta : No, Andi. That’s problem. Tomorrow I will go to Java Jive Festival with my friends. I have bought VIP
ticket.

Andi : I think you should tell your mother that you will go to Java Jive Festival. So, she know what you will do
tomorrow.

Shinta : No, thank you. My mother doesn’t like concert and she doesn’t like if I watch concert.