ASKING AND GIVING OPINION

This week we're going to talk about asking and giving opinions. From the definition, how, and examples. Let's see you listen..

What is the meaning of Asking and Giving an Opinion ?

Asking and giving opinions is a way of asking and giving opinions to others. When doing daily activities, we usually can not be separated from this one common expression.

For example, when a graphic designer makes an illustration, he will ask his partner, client, or boss about their opinion about the illustration. Another simple example is how a wife asks her husband for comments about the taste of food he has cooked, etc.

Asking and giving opinions is also known as asking and giving suggestions.

When should I ask and give my Opinion?

Based on the previous explanation, asking and giving opinion is certainly used when there is an interactive chat or dialogue to discuss something.

Well, this can happen in a variety of situations, such as discussing work with colleagues, chatting with friends, family, friends, or couples, then when deliberating to find problem solving from a problem, and many more.

- Asking Opinion

What do you mean by asking? Asking comes from the word “ask” with the suffix-ing which means to ask. If the verb (verb), asking is part of the saying verb that is included as a category of action verbs.

Meanwhile, opinion means opinion, or it can also be replaced by the term suggestion which means advice.

- Giving an Opinion or expressing an Opinion

What do you mean by opinion telling? Yep, this is a person's expression when responding to an interlocutor who asks about opinions, suggestions, or comments related to a matter. This meaning comes from the word give with the suffix-ing which means to give, while “telling” means to preach. Overall, it makes no difference, really.

- What expressions are used in Asking and Giving opinions?

So, the expression of asking and giving an opinion is divided into two types, depending on who and in what situation we are talking. Check out the types below:

1. Asking Opinion

Asking Opinion in Formal Situation :

This type of request applies when you are in a formal situation. For example, during a business meeting with colleagues, ask about the responses of teachers or lecturers, and so on. Here's an example of an asking opinion expression that is suitable for use:

Would you give me your opinion on …?

(Will you give me your opinion on ...?)

What are your views on ...?

(What do you think about ...?)

Do you have any idea ...?

(Do you have any idea ...?)

What is your feeling about ...?

(How do you feel about ...?)

Have you got any comments on ...?

(Do you have any comments on ...?)

Could you tell me your opinion about ..?

(Can you tell me what you think about ..?)

Please give me your thoughts on ...?

(Please give me your thoughts on ...?)

I'd like to know your views on ...?

(I would like to know your thoughts on ...?)

Do you have an opinion about ...?

(Do you have an opinion on ...?)

What is your view on ...?

(What do you think about ...?)

Expression of Asking Opinion in Informal Situation :

Yep, as you know, informal situations will usually be more relaxed and the atmosphere is not too rigid. This situation is generally intended for various activities that are “unofficial”, for example while on vacation with family, hangout with friends, watching movies with your partner, and much more.

To make it more appropriate if you want to ask for an opinion in this situation, you can use some examples of asking opinion below:

What do you think about ...?

(What do you think ...?)

Any comments?

(Any comments?)

How do you feel about ...?

(How do you feel about ...?)

I need your opinion about …

(I need your opinion on...)

What is your opinion?

(What do you think?)

What do you think of ...?

(What do you think about ...?)

Please tell me your opinion on …

(Please tell me what you think...)

In your honest opinion ...?

(In your honest opinion ...?)

What's your reaction to that?

(What was your reaction to that?)

How about ..?

(How about ..?)

What is an example of Asking Opinion in an English sentence?

As you know, in English there are various types of sentences, the explanation of which can be found in the article Types of Sentences: types of English sentences

Well, for asking and giving opinion is included in the interrogative sentence with the aim of getting a response or answer from the interlocutor. Here's an example sentence:

Formal:

Would you give me your opinion on the marketing team's strategic plan to prepare for the new school's academic year?

(Would you give me your opinion on the marketing team's strategic plan in preparation for the new school year?)

Please give me your thoughts on the material about managerial finance in our class tonight.

(Please give me your opinion on the financial material in our class tonight)

Have you got any comments on the presidential debate last night?

(Do you have any comments on last night's presidential debate?)

Informal:

Sita, any comments for my makeup look today?

(Sinta, any comments for my makeup look today?)

What do you think about Rara's outfit of the day?

(What do you think of Rara's outfit today?)

How about our new neighbor?

(What about our new neighbors?)

2. Giving Opinion or Telling Suggestions

Giving for Opinion in a Formal Situation :

Of course, giving opinions in formal situations can be applied if you want to give opinions, ideas, or responses to formal situations, whether it's for older people or people we respect and respect. Examples of giving opinions:

May I make a comment on that?

(May I comment on that?)

In my point of view …

(In my opinion ...)

My opinion about …

(My opinion on... )

Feel that we should …

(Feeling that we should...)

I personally consider …

(I personally assume...)

My own view of the matter is…

(My own view on the matter is...)

If I had my view, I would…

(If I had my view, I would...)

I personally believe…

(I personally believe...)

In my personal opinion …

(In my personal opinion...)

In my mind …

(In my mind ...)

Giving for Opinion in an Informal Situation :

This expression giving for opinion can be the right choice when you want to comment on questions asking opinions from peers, friends, or certain people who are close to you. Here is an example expression:

As for me…

(As for me ...)

From my point of view, …

(From my point of view, ...)

I think that…

(I thought it was ...)

Not everyone will agree with me, but …

(Not everyone will agree with me, but...)

In my opinion,..

(In my opinion ...)

I think …

(I think ...)

I believe …

(I believe ...)

As far as I know

(As far as I know)

I reckon that …

(I think that ...)

Well, I think …

(Yes, I think ...)

Examples of Giving Opinion in English sentences :

Because giving an opinion is a "reply" from asking an opinion, in general, the type of sentence in giving an opinion is included in the declarative sentence. Here are some examples of sentences:

Formal:

In my point of view, this business pitch does not explain the company's goals for the next 5 years.

(In my view, this business pitch does not explain the company's goals for the next 5 years.)

I feel that we should be looking for influencers who reflect that education is very important.

(Feeling that we should look for influencers who reflect that education is very important.)

I personally believe that the best way to lose weight is with a calorie deficit.

(I personally believe that the best way to lose weight is with a calorie deficit.)

Informal:

Not everyone will agree with me, but Siwon Choi is not as handsome as people say.

(Not everyone will agree with me, but Siwon Choi is not as handsome as people say.)

I think that your spaghetti is too salty.

(I think your spaghetti is too salty.)

As far as I know, brown rice has good fiber and is better than white rice.

(As far as I know, brown rice has good fiber and is better than white rice.)

Examples of everyday conversations using common expressions ask questions and give opinions :

Vic : Hi Kev, have you heard about the new bakery store?

Kev : Yes, I have

Vic : What do you think about it?

Kev : Personally, I think the flavor is little bit too sweet

Vic : Hmm, I disagree with you.

Kev : Then, what is your point of view?

Vic : In my opinion the cake and bread is delicious.

Kev : Fair enough, As far as I am concerned they’re still new so they can still develop.

Vic : Yes, I totally agree with you.

Well, without you knowing it, it turns out that asking and giving opinions is one of the English materials that we often apply in everyday chat, guys.

Not only that, most importantly, this article can increase your knowledge that the expression giving opinion is not only “What is your opinion”, but there are many other common expressions. So, you can use other expressions so it's not mainstream, hehe.

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