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Offers and Suggestions

Here is a possible short dialogue using suggestion and offer expressions: Ayu: Ah, I'm so tired after a long day at work. I could really go for something relaxing. Budi: Why don't we go to the spa this weekend? I heard they have a great massage package. Ayu: That sounds wonderful! I could really use a massage. Budi: I could treat you, if you'd like. It would be my treat to help you relax. Ayu: Aw, you're too kind! Are you sure? I don't want to put you out. Budi: It's no problem at all. I'm happy to help you unwind.

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Offers and Suggestions

Here is a possible short dialogue using suggestion and offer expressions: Ayu: Ah, I'm so tired after a long day at work. I could really go for something relaxing. Budi: Why don't we go to the spa this weekend? I heard they have a great massage package. Ayu: That sounds wonderful! I could really use a massage. Budi: I could treat you, if you'd like. It would be my treat to help you relax. Ayu: Aw, you're too kind! Are you sure? I don't want to put you out. Budi: It's no problem at all. I'm happy to help you unwind.

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Offers and Suggestions

1. Suggestions
    There are some expressions using in Suggestion, one of them is " shall " .
It means will, about to ( particle marking future events )
    
    
    Shall I / We + Verb 1
    Example:
    Shall we go home early?
    Shall I apologize to her?
    Shall I get a new job?
    What shall I say to my parents?
    Where shall we go this holiday?
   Besides the word  " shall " there are some examples use in expressing Suggestion :
  
   Shall I go to the clinic?
   What should I do?
   Do you have any suggestion?
   What do you recommend?
   Do you have any idea?
  
2. Giving Suggestions
    Using " could " it means that able to ( capability ) or " might " it means may be.
    
    Example:
    You could go home early
    You could apologize to make situation better
    You find a new job
    You might tell your problem to your parents
    We might go to Komodo Island together this holiday
  
    Besides the example above, There are so many expressions use in Suggestions:
    You should + Verb 1 
    Example:
    You should see the doctor
    You should finish your job immediately
    
    Why don't you + Verb 1
    Example:
    Why don't you try a new restaurant in the downtown?
    Why don't you search on the internet about your task?
    
    How about + Verb-ing / noun
    Example:
    How about going picnic this Saturday?
    How about picnic?
    How about inviting your grand parents?
  
    What about +Verb- ing / noun
    Example:
    What about going picnic this Saturday?
    What about picnic?
    What about eating ramen for lunch?
  
    If I were you, I would + Verb 1
    Example:
    If I were you, I would accept that offer
    If I were you, I would continue to university
  
   Let's + Verb 1
   Example:
   Let's pray before we study
   Let"s find a good book in the library
  
3. Accepting Suggestion
   When we agree in accepting suggestion we can say :
  
   Sounds great
   Sounds good to me
   That's good idea
   OK
   Let's do that
   I'm up for it
  
4. Declining Suggestion
    When we disagree in suggestion we can say :
    
    May be some other time
    I'd / We'd better not
    I don't think it's a good idea
    I'm not sure about that
    
    Example:
    
    Suzan : I've been studying Algebra for a month, but I still don't understand.
Shall I quit studying?
    Mary  : Don't quit, why don't you take private course? You might find it easier.
    Suzan : Sounds good to me
  
    Budi : I feel bored. we don't have anything to do, and we still have a week until our holiday is
over. Do you have any idea?

    Andi : What about joining summer camp?


    Budi : Where?
    Andi : Near Toba Lake
    Budi : I'm not sure about that, we don't have any equipment for camping.
5. Giving offer
    Some examples of giving offer :
    
    Would you like + noun / to infinitive
    
    Example:
    Would you like a glass of orange juice?
    Would you to go to the cinema with me?
    
    Another expression in giving offer:
    Can / May I help you?
    What can I do for you?
    May I give you a ride?
    Do you want more coffee?
    Could I offer you some ice cream?
    Would you like me to turn the AC?
6. Accepting an offer
    Yes, I'd love to
    Sure, thank you
    Yes, please thank you
    That's very kind of you
    That would be very nice
    
7. Declining an offer
    Thank you for your kindness, but I can handle
    I'm sorry I can't
    Thank you, but I'm busy at the moment
    Thank you, but I'm not hungry/ thirsty
    I'd love to but .......
    No, thank you for the offer
Example :
    Frank : You seem so busy with those boxes, what are in those boxes?
    Matt  :  These are my old books, I'm moving them in the ware house
    Frank : May I help you?
    Matt  : Sure, thank you. It will be helpful
    Frank : No, problem
    Nita  : Is it just me or today is really hot?
    Mila  : I think the weather is hot. Do you want some water?
    Nita  : No, thanks, I've my own. May be I just need some fresh air
    Mila  : Would you like me to open the window?
    Nita  : Yes, please. Thank you. I think it would be better
    Mila  : Sure
    
   
I. Read the following dialogue and then answer the questions!

Amir: “We have been waiting nearly three quarters of an hour.”


Budi: “Yes, I think the bus will never come.”
Amir: “Would it be an idea to walk?”
Budi: “Yes, it’s a good idea.”
Amir: “Has the new restaurant opened today?”
Budi: “It has opened yesterday already. My friend told me it has a new and delicious menu.”
Amir: “Why don’t we eat there?”
Budi: “it is a wonderful idea.”

1. How long have Amir and Budi waited?

2. What for did Amir and Budi wait?

3. When did the new restaurant open?

4. Who told Budi that the restaurant had a delicious menu?

5. Mention one expression of giving a suggestion!

II. Complete the dialogue with the right answer in the box
Desi: “Hi, Udin, I…. (1) Shoes yesterday. What do you think about them?”
Udin: “I…. (2) they are beautiful red shoes.”
Desi: “Are you sure, Udin?”
Udin: “Yes, of course. Do you …. (3) red color?”
Desi: “Yes, I like it.”
Udin: “I think that color matches for you.”
Desi: “Thank you, Udin.”
Udin: “Okay, you …. (4) Welcome.”
Desi: “See you tomorrow, Udin.”
Udin: “…. (5).”

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are think brought


III. give for suggestion of offer based on the situation given below.

1. a friend of you has a severe headace

2. You need to buy a new car and your intention is to get a loan at the bank.ask your friend for a suggestion.

3. You want to test your crush, but you are afraid to do that. You want to ask for some advice from your friend.

4. Your friend needs a book for his homework. But he doesn’t have enough money to buy it.

5. I want to have a healthier lifestyle.

IV. Make a short dialogue using suggestion and offer expression.

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