Advice

Ways to ask for advice:

1. I need your advice.

2. Do you think I should…? Do you think I should buy a VCR or a washing machine?

3. Am I supposed to…?  Am I supposed to open the door for women?

4. I can’t decide if I should…   I can’t decide if I should accept that job at the carpet factory.

5. I don’t have any idea…    I don’t have any idea what I should wear to the big dance tonight.

6. If you were I (me), would you…? If you were me, would you buy health insurance?

I’d suggest waiting at least a week and then calling.

How about taking the train?

Have you tried talking to him about it?

Why don’t you save your money instead.

You could take her to the movies.

If I were you, I’d go to northern Spain.

Ask for advice about the following.

1. where to take an out-of town guest
2. what to wear somewhere
3. what to make for an important dinner
4. buying a DVD or a VCD player
5. how to get information about traveling to London
6. how to get out of a meeting
7. when to take your next vacation
8. how to ask your boss for a raise
9. what gift you should buy for a friend who recently moved into   a new apartment
10. what you should do because you just met a really nice boy/girl
11. how to get rid of the fleas in your apartment
12. what to do about a friend who’s using drugs
13. what you should order at the new Korean restaurant
14. your abusive spouse
15. becoming an organ donor