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Making suggestions Responding Preferences

I think we should… You're probably right To tell you the truth, I prefer…to...
Would you be interested in Sounds perfect Personally, I like…better than…
I thought you perhaps may like That would be lovely On balance, I'd prefer…rather than…
to That's a great idea Given the chance, I'd sonner…than…
I am not sure that is such a I don’t think I'd fancy that. However,…
I was thining it would be nice good choice might be nice
It would be a nice change to Perhaps it would be better if I don’t like…at all
What about we I'm afraid…isn't my cup of tea
How about I don’t think that
Expressing feelings
Comparing I'd be really pleased/delighted!
Both pics show I'd be over the moon!
In both pics the people are I'd be on top of the world!
The main connection /similarity b/w these pics is I'd be extremely frightened/bored!
Contrasting I'd be bored stiff!
The 1 pic shows…, whereas the other... I'd be scared to death!
The most stiking difference b/w them is I'd be absolutely terrified!
There're several differences b/w the 2 pics; Firstly
Speculating
They could/may/might be Formal interrupting
They seem/appear to be If I could just say sth
I suppose/assume/imagine that Could I just cut in here
It could/may be that Excuse me but
I can't be certain, but perhaps I'm sorry to interrupt, but

Giving Advice Reacting Agreeing and giving reason


If I were you, I'd That's easier said than done That's very true, because
If I were in yourshoes, It is a good idea, but Right, especially if
This is definitely the best/ You are probably right. For example,
Have you ever thought about worst advice when
I think you ought to You could be right Partially agreeing
Hadn't you better That's all very well, but I'm not sure I totally agree, because
It’s a good idea to Well, you've a pint, but I see what u mean, but on the oth hand
It may be advisable to That’s true. Maybe I should There is a lot in what you're saying.
You'd better I appreciate your advice, but However…
I see what you're getting at, but…
Express opinion Inviting a response In a way you're right, but I think it all
In my view/opinion… What do you think? depends on…
I'm inclined to believe that What's your feeling? Asking someone to justify
What I think is… What are your thoughts? Why do you think that?
My opinion is that… What's your reaction? What makes you say that?
Do you really think so?
Agreeing/Disagreeing Are you certain about that?
I'm inclined to agree with you…
That's exactly what I think.
I'm afraid I disagree/have to differ/ don't go along with that
I see what you mean, but I stil think…

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