We make and respond to suggestions in many types of situations, both formal and informal.
It is important to use appropriate language when doing this.
1. Asking and Making Suggestions
Here are some phrases and expressions for making suggestions:
∗How about eating out this evening?
∗What about going to see the doctor?
∗Shall we go shopping?
∗Why don’t we go shopping?
∗Why don’t you go to see the doctor?
∗Let’s go shopping?
∗Let’s go to see the doctor.
∗Can you open the door, please?
∗Could you take your umbrella?
2.1. Accepting Suggestions
∗Good idea. ∗That’s a good idea.
∗Great. ∗That’s great.
∗Yes, that’s marvelous. ∗O.K. Let’s go.
2.2 Refusing Suggestions
∗No, I don’t think so.
∗Well, I don’t really want to.
∗I’m sorry. I can’t do it.
examples
See also: Asking for and making advice expressions
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