Asking Opinion, Giving Opinion, Agreeing, Disagreeing

Summary

This video explains how to effectively ask for and give opinions, as well as how to agree or disagree with others. It covers key expressions for requesting opinions, such as 'What is your point of view?' and 'Do you have any thoughts on this?' It also highlights useful phrases for expressing agreement ('I agree', 'That's for sure') and disagreement ('I don’t think so', 'I totally disagree'). The video emphasizes the importance of providing reasoning or additional information to support your opinion, whether agreeing or disagreeing, to enhance communication in discussions and meetings.

Takeaways

• 😀 Asking for an opinion can be done using expressions like 'What is your point of view?', 'Have you got any thoughts on this?', or 'Do you have any views?'
• 😀 Giving an opinion can be done using phrases such as 'In my opinion', 'As far as I'm concerned', or 'I believe'.
• 😀 To agree with someone's opinion, you can use phrases like 'Yes, I agree', 'That's for sure', or 'You are absolutely right'.
• 😀 When agreeing, adding further reasoning or supporting details helps strengthen your point, such as giving examples or illustrations.
• 😀 Disagreeing with someone's opinion can be expressed through phrases like 'I don't think so', 'I'm not so sure about that', or 'I totally disagree with you'.
• 😀 After disagreeing, adding reasoning or further information can support your stance, like explaining an alternate perspective or giving counterexamples.
• 😀 The importance of communication tools like social media in building relationships can be both positive and negative depending on the context.
• 😀 There are various ways to express disagreement depending on the intensity, ranging from 'I'm afraid I disagree' to 'That's not always the case'.
• 😀 It's important to be respectful and clear when voicing both agreements and disagreements in a discussion to maintain a productive conversation.
• 😀 When disagreeing, always consider adding an explanation or example to clarify why you hold a different view, which can make the conversation more insightful.

Q & A

What are some common expressions used to ask someone's opinion?

Some common expressions to ask someone's opinion include: 'What is your point of view?', 'Have you got any thoughts on this?', 'Do you have any views?', and 'Does anyone have any other comments?'

How do you give your opinion in a discussion?

To give your opinion, you can use expressions such as: 'In my opinion,' 'As far as I’m concerned,' 'I’d like to point out that,' 'As I see it,' 'I think,' and 'I believe.'

What are some ways to express agreement with someone's opinion?

Ways to express agreement include: 'Yes, I agree,' 'That's for sure,' 'It sure is,' 'I think so,' 'I couldn’t agree more,' 'I have no doubt about it,' 'You’re absolutely right,' and 'I was just going to say that.'

What should you do after agreeing with someone's opinion?

After agreeing, you can add reasoning or further information to support the idea. For example, if someone says 'Using social media helps us communicate easily,' you can add, 'It provides an opportunity to make better relationships with people we can't meet personally.'

How can you disagree with someone's opinion politely?

You can politely disagree by using phrases like: 'I don’t think so,' 'I’m not so sure about that,' 'I’m afraid I disagree,' 'I’ll say the exact opposite,' or 'That’s not always the case.'

What can you do after disagreeing with someone’s opinion?

After disagreeing, you can add reasoning or further information to explain why you disagree. For example, if someone says 'Social media is only positive,' you can add, 'It can lead to addiction and reduce the level of human interaction.'

Why is it important to provide further information after expressing agreement or disagreement?

Providing further information adds depth to the conversation and helps clarify your stance. It strengthens the argument and shows that your opinion is well thought out, offering others a better understanding of your viewpoint.

What is the role of asking for opinions in a discussion or meeting?

Asking for opinions in a discussion or meeting encourages participation and helps gather diverse perspectives. It ensures everyone has a chance to contribute and can lead to more productive conversations.

What are some expressions used to start a discussion or ask for opinions in meetings?

To start a discussion or ask for opinions, you can use expressions like: 'Does anyone have any other comments?' or 'What do you think about this?'

What is the difference between agreeing and disagreeing with someone's opinion?

Agreeing with someone's opinion involves expressing support or alignment with their viewpoint, while disagreeing means offering an opposing perspective. Both can be followed by reasoning to explain your stance more clearly.