第十二拿手好戏：如何提出劝告和意见之精华
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〖把信撕掉重新写过〗.
3. It's only a suggestion, and you can do what you please. (这只是个建议，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. (请别生气，我只是想告诉你我的想法。)
7. In my opinion, the house isn't worth the price they're asking〖这房子不值他们要的价钱〗.
8. My feeling is that you ought to stay home tonight.
9. It's none of my business〖这不关我的事〗, but I think you ought to work harder.
10. In general, my reaction is favorable〖反应良好〗.
11. I've always tried not to interfere in your affairs. (我总是尽量不干涉你的事情。)
12. Thanks for the advice, but this is something I have to figure out myself. (谢谢你的意见/劝告，但对这件事情我必须得自己考虑一下。)
13. He won't pay attention to anybody. You're just wasting your breath〖白费口舌〗.
★世界上最完美的对话之一
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!