Sean:“I was really shocked to hear about the whole
thing.” Fani:“We still don’t know how and when the thief entered the store. There seems to be no clue to anything.” Sean:“Well, let’s think of our next step on this!” Fani:”That’s what is worrying me. Do you think we should inform the police about the thief? Or is it alright if we hire a private detective agency to go into this?” Sean:”I think we should inform the police in any case. We may hire a private detective agency if you think that’ll really help us in recovering the stolen goods.” Fani: “I think it’s not a bad to hire a detective agency. We’ll have to spend a few additional chips, but that’ll certainly bring results.” The bold type expressions in the dialogue above are used to express asking and giving advise. STUDY THE EXPRESSIONS BELOW! ASKING FOR ADVICE Do you think I should..? What would you advise me to do? What would you advice be? What would you do if you were me in my position? I would appreciate your advice. Could I ask for your advice on/about? I was wondering I’d like to know what your reaction(s) would be? Advice Advice Warning To do something Not to do something
1. I don’t think you 1. Be careful.
1. I think you should… 2. Mind your… should/ought to… 3. Watch out! 2. If I were you, I’d … 4. Look out! 2. If I were you, I 5. You’d better not… 3. Why don’t you…? wouldn’t… 6. I think you’re making a 3. You’d better not… mistake. 4. It may not be a bad 7. You must be 4. Take my advice and… mad/crazy/out of your idea… mind. 5. It’s up to you, but I 8. I don’t think that’s very 5. The way I see it, you wouldn’t… wise / advisable. 6. The way I see it, you 9. I wouldn’t do that if I should… were you. shouldn’t… 10.It doesn’t sound like a 6. My advice would be to… good idea to me. 7. If I were in your position, 11.On no account should 7. I’d recommend… I wouldn’t… we… 12.I warn you…
REFERENCEBOOKShefrin, Hersh - Beyond Greed and Fear - Understanding Behavioral Finance and The Psychology of Investing-Oxford University Press (2007) PDF