What is express opinion? Some people say that... That’s a (very) good point.

Many/Most people think/believe that... Oh yes, that’s right.

When we are negotiating, expressing opinions or Everybody knows that... Exactly.
simply chatting with a friend, we often have to According to scientists... I don’t think so either.
agree or disagree with the other person. ... If they The thing is that... That’s true.
feel comfortable, they will be more open to our The point is that... That’s just what I was thinking.
ideas, opinions or suggestions. Here are different I couldn’t agree more.
ways of doing so in a conversation. CHECKING IF THEY UNDERSTAND That’s exactly what I think.
I think you’re right.
The Best Way to Offer An Opinion On Anything Do you know what I mean? I hear you.
Does it make sense? Yes, me too / me neither.
1. First, make sure that the situation I don’t know if I’m explaining it correctly.
warrants an opinion. ... PROTESTING POLITELY
2. Ask yourself if you're the best person for EXPLAINING THINGS BETTER
the job. ... That’s not what I mean/said.
3. Start by listening politely. ... What I mean is... No, what I’m trying to say is that...
4. Think before you speak. ... What I’m trying to say is that... You got me wrong.
5. Make sure you have all the facts. ... I’m probably not making myself very clear.
6. Say what you think in a detailed, ASKING FOR AN OPINION That’s not exactly what I was trying to say.
straightforward manner. ...
7. Use “I” statements. ... What’s your idea (on...)? PROTESTING RUDELY
8. Provide the reasons for your point of What do you think about it?
view. Do you agree with that? You’re not listening, are you?
Is that what you think? Did you hear a word I said?
Have you got an opinion about it? Can you understand what I say?
EXPRESSING OPINION How do you feel about it? But who said that?
Do you have anything to say about it?
Personal: And you? What do you think? DISAGREEING POLITELY
In my opinion... Is that right?
In my experience... I see, but that’s different.
Speaking for myself... AGREEING Sorry, I don’t agree with you.
Personally, I think... I don’t see it that way.
I (strongly) believe that... Of course That’s not entirely true.
I really feel that... You’re absolutely right That’s partly true but...
If you ask me... Yes, I agree. I see your point but...
General: I think so too. I’m sorry to disagree with you but...

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Yes, but don’t you think...?
I think that’s not the same thing at all.
On the contrary...
Well, I’m not so sure about that.
Sorry, I think that’s wrong.
Yeah, but the problem is that...
Well, I think it’s not as simple as that.
SHOWING EMPATHY BEFORE DISAGREEING
Yes, I agree with you but...
I can see your point, but...
That’s very true, but...
Of course, you’re right, but...
I know what you mean but...
I can understand that but...
Well, that sounds very good but...
I partly agree, but...
Yeah, that’s true, but on the other hand...
You could be right but I think that...
You are probably right but...
DISAGREEING IN A RUDE WAY (colloquial)
Are you crazy or what?
You must be kidding, right?
I can’t believe you’re saying that.
No way!
I can’t buy that.
You can’t be serious.
How can you even say that?
I think you’re totally wrong.
Oh, come on, where’s your logic?
That doesn’t make any sense.
Absolutely wrong.
That’s totally B.S. (=bullshit)
AGREEING STRONGLY (colloquial)
Oh yea, you said it.
But of course!
Who can disagree with that?
Now you’re talking.
Yes, yes, that’s the point!
I totally agree with you
You’re so very right!
You’re reading my mind.
What do you mean by idea?
A thought or collection of thoughts that generate in
the mind. An idea is usually generated with intent,
but can also be created unintentionally. Ideas often
form during brainstorming sessions or through
discussions. 2. An impression or notion that tries to
portray the overarching scope or outline.
a formulated thought or opinion
WHAT IS IDEA
1. A thought or collection of thoughts that
generate in the mind. An idea is usually generated
with intent, but can also be created
unintentionally. Ideas often form during
brainstorming sessions or through discussions.
2. An impression or notion that tries to portray the
overarching scope or outline. "Give me a general
idea of how much the project will cost," refers to
the fact that the supervisor needs a general
estimate of how much the employee believes the
project will cost.
3. An opinion or belief. "My idea is that a
telephone call is more personal than email,"
represents an opinion of which method of
communication is more personal.
Read more:
http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/ide
a.html
Apakah yang dimaksudkan dengan idea?
Idea adalah buah fikiran, pendapat, pandangan,
perancangan, cadangan, perihal berkaitan atau
jalan penyelesaian. Idea merangkumi setiap perkara
tersebut menjadikan maknanya lebih meluas.
Idea ini hanya wujud melalui daya fikiran seseorang,
mudahnya idea ini bersifat khayalan dan ia akan
muncul semasa sedang berfikir tentang sesuatu
perkara. Kadang kala ia juga datang secara tiba-tiba
walaupun tidak terlintas dibenak fikiran kita.
Kebiasaannya idea ini digunakan untuk merencana
tentang sesuatu perkara seperti merekacipta,
mengubahsuai, membaikpulih, menaiktaraf,
menulis, melukis, membina, mengubah dan
sebagainya. Setiap apa yang dibuat oleh manusia di
seluruh dunia ini adalah hasil idea yang datang dari
akal fikiran manusia.
Tanpa idea sudah tentu ianya akan merumitkan
perjalanan kita dalam melaksanakan sebarang
bentuk pekerjaan. Jadi jelaslah bahawa idea
merupakan satu elemen yang amat penting yang
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perlu ada bagi memudahkan kehidupan seharian
kita.

What is an idea?

Ideas are ideas, opinions, views, plans, suggestions,

related issues or solutions. The idea of covering
each of these things makes its meaning more
widespread.

This idea exists only through one's mind, the idea

that this idea is imaginative and it will appear when
thinking about something. Sometimes it comes as
suddenly as it does not come to our minds.

Usually this idea is used to plan on something like

creating, modifying, restoring, upgrading, writing,
painting, constructing, changing and so on.
Anything made by people around the world is a
result of ideas that come from human minds.

Without the idea of course it would complicate our

journey in doing any form of work. So it is clear
that the idea is an extremely important element
that needs to be there to facilitate our daily lives.