Business English 101

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by kozyavka, Aug 25, 2008.

  1. #1
    I have put together some standard phrases that might be helpful (for non-native English speakers) for easy forum posting

    for giving your opinion

    in my opinion
    don't you think it's better to....?
    if you ask me, ......
    I think
    If...., then

    for expressing a strong opinion

    I definitely think that...
    I strongly believe...
    I really think that....
    It's wrong to....


    for expressing high probability

    I expect that....
    There seems to be...
    there's no doubt that....
    I doubt that....


    for expressing moderate probability

    I guess that
    I suppose that
    I don't suppose
    I would think that...

    for defending you opinion

    According to...
    Actually,...
    In fact,....
    Clearly
    It's obvious that
    People have always...

    Total agreement

    You hit the nail on the head!
    I am with you 100%
    I completely agree
    I have the same opinion
    I think so, too
    I know what you mean
    I can believe that
    that's true

    Total disagreement

    ok, let's agree to disagree
    I really don't think so
    I have to disagree with that
    I don't think so

    Ways to disagree politely

    If it were up to me, I'd...
    well, it would be better if...
    actually, I would do it this way
    I see what you are saying, but...
     
    kozyavka, Aug 25, 2008 IP
  2. dlm

    dlm Peon

    Messages:
    3,123
    Likes Received:
    86
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #2
    It's obvious that I guess that I see what you are saying, but this thread is stupid.
     
    dlm, Aug 25, 2008 IP
  3. matdwyer

    matdwyer Peon

    Messages:
    56
    Likes Received:
    0
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #3
    Business English Grammar 101 is next week my friend ;)
     
    matdwyer, Aug 25, 2008 IP
  4. kozyavka

    kozyavka Active Member

    Messages:
    746
    Likes Received:
    19
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    60
    #4
    kozyavka, Aug 25, 2008 IP
  5. copper12

    copper12 Peon

    Messages:
    1,850
    Likes Received:
    25
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #5
    Sorry, I feel ya, but I thought the same thing.

    Damn, erie!
     
    copper12, Aug 25, 2008 IP
  6. kozyavka

    kozyavka Active Member

    Messages:
    746
    Likes Received:
    19
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    60
    #6
    Copper, it is obvious: everything is easy once you know how:). Otherwise, this forum wouldn't exist.When I see a discussion that doesn't seem to be interesting for me, I simply scroll down and look for something else.;).
     
    kozyavka, Aug 25, 2008 IP
  7. dlm

    dlm Peon

    Messages:
    3,123
    Likes Received:
    86
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #7
    Too bad there isn't a prescription for that terrible disease called "Makeshittythreads-itis"

    Otherwise I'd get you one.
     
    dlm, Aug 25, 2008 IP
  8. coreygeer

    coreygeer Notable Member

    Messages:
    928
    Likes Received:
    310
    Best Answers:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    240
    Digital Goods:
    1
    #8
    yo man wat is da point of propur englissh? cuz i wanna be representin my shizat da way i wann ya hur? Dis thread bee pointlees yo my englishh bee awesume
     
    coreygeer, Aug 25, 2008 IP
  9. dlm

    dlm Peon

    Messages:
    3,123
    Likes Received:
    86
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #9
    You hit the nail on the head and I am with you 100%
     
    dlm, Aug 25, 2008 IP