LAYLA:
Thanks for meeting with me during your lunch hour. I appreciate it.
MONICA:
No problem. I’m happy to help. What’s going on?
LAYLA:
Oh you know, the usual. Should I take this new job? Or do I
stick with my current one?
MONICA:
Well, I think it’s time for a change, don’t you? They pay you late and you are unhappy.
LAYLA:
Do you really think so?
MONICA:
I know so. And I’ve been listening to you complain for over a year now. Trust me. Take the job. What do you have to lose?
LANGUAGE NOTES
- In formal conversation, giving advice is often suggested through modals: ought to/
should / could / If I were you. In informal conversations people tend to use words such
as I think that/ I feel that/ in my opinion. - Listen for the emphasis on I know so and Trust me. These common phrases can be
used to convey both positive and negative emotions. “I know so” conveys a deep belief
or certainty. “To know” shows more certainty than “to think.” - Notice the use of command forms: Take the job. /Trust me./ Go for it! The command
form can be used to gently persuade someone.
Souce: Embassy of the United States of America
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