第十二拿手好戲：如何提出勸告和意見之精華

1. If you want my advice, I don't think you should go.
2. I suggest that you tear up the letter and start over again〖把信撕掉重新寫過〗.
3. It's only a suggestion, and you can do what you please. (這只是個建議，你可按照你的意愿去做。)
4. Let me give you a little fatherly〖慈父般的〗advice.
5. If you don't like it, I wish you would say so.
6. Please don't take offense. I only wanted to tell you what I think. (請別生氣，我只是想告訴你我的想法。)
7. In my opinion, the house isn't worth the price they're asking〖這房子不值他們要的價錢〗.
8. My feeling is that you ought to stay home tonight.
9. It's none of my business〖這不關我的事〗, but I think you ought to work harder.
10. In general, my reaction is favorable〖反應良好〗.
11. I've always tried not to interfere in your affairs. (我總是盡量不干涉你的事情。)
12. Thanks for the advice, but this is something I have to figure out myself. (謝謝你的意見/勸告，但對這件事情我必須得自己考慮一下。)
13. He won't pay attention to anybody. You're just wasting your breath〖白費口舌〗.
★世界上最完美的對話之一
G: Jack, would you please read this letter of application I've just written? I'd like to have your opinion.
J: I'd be glad to tell you what I think.
G: If you don't think it's any good, please say so. I really want to get this job.
J: It looks fine to me. But I have one suggestion.
G: Good! I'm interested in your advice.
J: If I were you I'd change the beginning. You should write about your education first.
G: Good idea, Jack. What do you think about the second part?
J: Now that you've asked me, I think it's too short. You should include much more inFORMation about your work experience.
G: You're right. I'll change it. How do you feel about the last part of the letter?
J: Very good. But, unless I miss my guess, you should say something about your family, too.
G: I agree. I appreciate your helping me, Jack. Do you think the end is all right?
J: Oh, yes, George. But personally I believe a business letter should end with "Very truly yours", not "Sincerely".
G: I guess I'd better tear up the letter and start over again.
J: Oh, don't do that, George! Just make the few changes I suggested, and your letter will be perfect!