Meetings (Asking and Giving Opinion)

ASKING & GIVING OPINION

• Opinion includes  the words of opinion and argument/ reasons.
• Opinion dialogue is a dialog consists of two persons or more who have opinion each others. It can use the expressions, such as in my opinion, in my view, I think etc.
• Argument dialogue is a dialog that states the arguments or reasons. It can use the words such as first, second etc for arranging arguments. 

Asking opinion : 

Formal : Have you got any comments on ….. Do you have any idea? Do you have any opinion on …… Would you give me your opinion on……….? What is your reaction to …… What is your opinion about……….? What are you feeling about………….? What are your views on……….? Please give me your frank opinion?

Informal : What do you think of…….? What do you think about………? What is your opinion? Why do they behave like that? Do you think it’s going? How do you like? How was the trip? How do you think of Rina’s idea ? How do you feel about this dicition?

Giving opinion

Formal : I personally believe ….. I personally consider …. I personally think /feel …. I hold the opinion …. My own view of the matter is …… Well, personally ……. If I had my view, I would …..

Informal : I think I like it. I don’t think I care for it. I think it’s good/nice/terrific…….. I think that awful/ not nice/ terrible………… I don’t think much of it. I think that…….. In my opinion, I would rather………. In my case ….. What I’m more concerned with …. What I have in my mind is……… The way I see is that………… No everyone will agree with me, but …. To my mind ….. From my point of view ….

Ten Expressions to Use In Speaking And Writing 

1.      In my opinion, this one would be better. 

2.      To my mind this one’s better. 

3.     If you ask me, this one’s better.

4.     To my way of thinking, this one’s fine..

5.     In my view, this one is best.

6.     Know what I think? That one’s best.

7.     I’d say that one’s better.

8.     What I think is that one’s better.

9.     For me, that one’s better.

10.                         I tell you what I think, that one’s best.

• Giving your opinion

I think… / I don’t think …
I believe… / I don’t believe …
In my opinion,
For me,
Personally, I think …

• Asking for someone’s opinion

Do you agree?
What do you think?
What do you think about … (this)?
Do you think that’s right?
What’s your view?
Are you OK with that?

Dialog Example

(In Mall)

Tina : Dewi, do you see that bag?

Dewi : where is Tina?

Tina : Look the red one!

Dewi : wow! it is so good

Tina : what do you think if I use it?

Dewi : I think it is suitable with you and your appearance

Tins : I think so, well I will buy

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(In market)

Mother : My daughter, what do you think if today I buy the vegetable for our breakfast?

Sister : But, I don’t like vegetable mom

Mother : How If I buy meat?

Sister : I think it sounds good

Mother : Okay, I will buy meat and some of fruits

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(In school)

Teacher : Students you should submit your homework today

Students : But, we still doing that mom

Teacher : This is the limit of the time

Students : How if we submit it tomorrow ma’am?

Teacher : No, I think you can finish that as soon as posible

Students : Okay, we will try ma’am

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Mr. Yong  :  What do you think of my new house?
Sharon     :  It is beautiful. I think. Oh you have many novels in your new house.
Mr. Yong  :  Yeah, some. I like Andrea Hirata’s novels.
Sharon     :  How do you feel about Andrea Hirata’s novels ?
Mr. Yong  :  I feel they are great novels.
Sharon     :  Yes, you are right. I think it is going to rain.
Mr. Yong  : I don’t think so. Look outside at the sky! It’s so clear. No clouds there.
Sharon    : But I watched the weather forecast yesterday. It said that today is going
to rain. OK Mr. Yong see you.

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The sample Dialogue Asking and Giving Opinion. 

Mr. Farid   : What’s your opinion about The New English Book?

Fildan        : My opinion is such an expensive book. 

Mr. Farid   : Very good. How about you Lisa?

Gibran     : Well, I think it’s  Ok. I Like That. it’s not too thick and no expensive. 

Mr. Farid   : Good. Any body has another opinion?

Getar         : Yes, I have. My opinion is that book is too thick. 

Mr. Farid   : Good. All your answers are correct. Do you understand, students?

Students    : Yes. We got it, sir.

Mr. Farid   : Great. You’re really smart.

Students     : Thank you.

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Reference

http://www.kuliahbahasainggris.com/kumpulan-kata-asking-and-giving-opinion-meminta-dan-memberi-pendapat-dalam-bahasa-inggris-beserta-contoh-dialog/. Retrieved on September 25th, 2017

http://www.ilmubahasainggris.com/english-expression-contoh-percakapan-asking-and-giving-opinion-dan-artinya-dengan-latihan-soal. Retrieved on September 25th, 2017 

Telephoning (Making and receiving telephone calls)

In this chapter you will learn how to make a good impression over the telephone by being polite, professional and clear in your conversations, Telephone etiquette in a business environment is different to informal conversations that you might have with your friends or family. There are certain ways in which you should approach these types of exchanges given that the person you are talking to cannot see you. You are therefore relying solely on creating a good impression using your voice, so the way that you speak and the words that you use are very important. A useful tip is to slow down when you speak which makes you clearer. You will notice that people have their own telephone styles and tend to answer the telephone in different ways. Some people simply say their names, others say ‘Hello’ and front of house personnel, such as receptionists or other telephone operators will often say the company’s name.

MAKING A CALL

            The following examples are all ways to introduce yourself over the name of the person you’re trying to contanct and the size of the company (if known). It’s best to ask for the person to whom you wish to speak first, and then give your own name and the name of the company you’re calling from. If you give your name first, you will often be asked for it again before the telephonist transfers your call to the person you want to speak to.

CONTACTING SOMEBODY

If you don’t know the name of the person you’re tyring to contact :

Julia : “Hello, is it possible to speak to someone in your marketing department please? My name is Julia Brown and I’m calling from ABC Commercial.”

If you know the name of the person and it’s a very large company :

Julia : “Hello, It’s Julia Brown rom ABC Commercial here. May I speak to Tom Richards in the procurement department please?”

Or :

Receptionist : “Good afternoon. Evergreen Limited.”

Julia : “Good afternoon, is it possible to speak to Tom Richards, please? My name’s Julia Brown and I’m calling from ABC Commercial.”

WAITING ON HOLD OR LEAVING A MESSAGE

Receptionist : “I’m sorry, he’s on the phone at the moment.”

Julia : “Can I hold for him please?”

Receptionist : “Certainly, but I’m not sure how long he’s going to be. Can I take a message or would you still like to hold?

Julia : “I’d like to hold, please.”

[One minute passes]

Receptionist : “He’s still on the other line. Is there anybody else in that department who could help you?”

Julia : “No, it was Tom I needed to speak to.”

Receptionist : “Can I take a message or would you like to be put through to his voice mail?”

Julia : “Could you please ask him to call me back when he gets a moment?”

Receptionist : “Of course. Sorry, can I ask who’s calling again?”

Julia ; “Julia Brown, from ABC Commercial.”

Receptionist : “Thank you. What’s you number ?”

Julia : “It’s 0207 946 2182.”

Receptionist : “Sorry, could you repeat that please ?”

Julia : “0207 946 2182”

Receptionist : “Thank you. I’ll get him to call you back as soon as possible.”

Julia : “Ok, thank you, `Bye.

Reference :

https://books.google.co.id/.  Retrieved on September 25th, 2017