Chapter 4

I THINK SO, TOO Aji Nugroho

 Opinion
CHAPTER 2
Cultural
I THINK SO, TOO Expressions
awareness

Asking for an
Giving an opinion
opinion

Positive Negative
Responding to an
opinion

Agreeing Disagreeing
 ASKING FOR & GIVING OPINIONS
Asking for an Giving an opinion Giving an opinion
opinion (positive) (negative)

What do you think of As far as I’m If you ask me, they

these shirts? concerned, they’re are terrible.
pretty good.

How do you feel The programs are

about this channel? quite good.
What’s your opinion I think it is not
on this film? suitable for children.
 When we want to express an opinion we use:
Certain verbs: feel, think, believe, understand, regard, assume, etc.
I think that the government should do something.
She feels that Japanese cars are better than European ones.
I believe that the UN has done a good job so far.

Linking verbs: appear, seem, look, get, etc.

He seems the right person for the job.
She appears younger than her age.

Adjectives: the best, the most, nice, good, bad, worse, terrible, etc.
This is the most luxurious hotel I’ve ever seen.
My father bought a horrible mask.

Certain phrases: in my opinion, according to me, as far as I’m concerned, etc.

In my opinion, there are too many holidays.
It is my opinion that he will be a great leader someday.
As far as I’m concerned, the school holidays are too short.
 CULTURAL AWARENESS:
SUGGESTION BOX
A suggestion box is a special box used for getting comments, questions, and
requests.

Traditionally, it is used to collect slips of paper with input from customers and
patrons.

Nowadays, people use paper feedback forms, customer feedback cards, or

survey sheets.

These cards or sheets are found in restaurants, at the end of a transaction, or

an invitation to complete a customer satisfaction survey. They might also be
found in the institution’s website. The institution’s customer care department
might respond to thank the customers for their attention and loyalty.
 RESPONDING TO AN OPINION
Expressing an
opinion
The programs on this
channel are quite good.
(positive)
I think the film is not
suitable for children.
(negative)
I think this shirt will look
good on you. (positive)
Agreeing with an Disagreeing with an
opinion opinion
I (completely) agree Do you think so? I think a
(with you). few of them aren’t quality
programs.
I think so, too. I don’t know about that. I
think children of certain
ages can watch it with
parental guidance.
I agree. This colour I don’t think so. It makes my
will compliment my skin look washed out.
complexion.
 When disagreeing with someone’s opinion
Do not attack the person with rude expressions.
You’re a fool./You’re too dumb to understand.

Do not use sarcastic comments.

That’s a stupid idea./Your idea isn’t good enough.
My idea is better than yours./You’re wrong; I’m right.

Use polite expressions and “I” statements.

I’m afraid I can’t agree with that opinion.
I personally partly agree with the idea.
I don’t completely agree with the idea.

Listen to the person until they finish. Don’t interrupt them.

Find a common ground.

While I agree that homeschooling is, I think traditional schooling has more benefits.
 NO OPINION

It is also possible that we don’t have an opinion (yet)

about something or don’t want to express it.

Here are ways to avoid expressing an opinion.

I couldn’t say.
I really can’t say.
You’re asking the wrong person.
I’m not in a position to give an opinion.