3. Discussion, Expressing an Opinion Обсуждение. Выражение мнения

Expressing an opinion

As I see it...

I think (that)...

I consider...

In my opinion...

As far as I'm concerned...

Personally, I...

My point of view is...

From my point of view...

Expressing an opinion weakly

I'm inclined to think that...

I tend to think that...

I rather think...

Expressing an opinion strongly

I'm sure that...

I'm certain that...

I'm convinced that...

I really do think that...

I definitely think that...

I'm absolutely convinced that...

There's no doubt (in my mind) that...

Hesitating

Sometimes when you are answering a question you may need to delay replying in order to collect your thoughts. Here are some useful phrases:

Well, let me see...

Oh, let me think for a moment...

Well now...

What do I think of the problem? Well...

I've no idea, I'm afraid.

I'm sorry, but I'm not the right person to answer that question.

I can't answer that.

I'll need some time to think about that if you don't mind.

Asking for an Opinion

What is your opinion of...?

What do you think of...?

Agreements

I completely agree.

I agree entirely with your point of view.

I'm exactly of the same opinion.

I agree in principle, but...

Strong Disagreement

I totally disagree with you.

I don't agree at all.

I disagree entirely.

I respect your opinion, of course, however...

I don't completely agree with you on that.

Asking for Confirmation

If I understood you correctly, you are saying that...

Are you saying that...?

Asking for a Repetition

I'm sorry, I didn't quite follow what you said about...

I'm afraid I don't understand what you mean.

Correcting Misunderstandings

I think you’ve misunderstood me. That isn't quite what I meant.

For Disbelief

It's hardly likely that...

It's not likely that... It contradicts the facts...

Opinion I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them. Lehman Opinion Those who never retract their opinions love themselves more than they love the truth. Joubert Mind No two minds think alike. Proverb

Мнение Я должен уважать мнения других, даже если я с ними не согласен. Лсман Мнения, взгляды Те, кто никогда не отказываются от ранее высказанных взглядов, любят себя больше, чем истину. Жубср Ум, разум Сколько голов, столько умов. Пословица

Agreement There is no conversation motive boring than the one where everybody agrees. Montaigne The people to fear are not those who disagree with you, but those who disagree with you and are too cowardly to let you know. Napoleon Criticism People ask you for criticism, but they only want praise. Maugham Opinion The public is the only critic whose opinion is worth anything at all. Twain Compliment If you can t get a compliment any other way, pay yourself one. Twain Praise It is easy to flatter; it is harder to praise. Richter

Согласие Нет более скучной беседы, чем та, в которой все со всеми согласны. Монтень Бояться надо не тех, кто не согласен с Вами, а тех, кто не согласен с Вами и боится Вам об этом сказать. Наполеон Критика Люди просят, чтобы их критиковали, но в душе ждут от Вас только похвалы. Моэм Мнение Единственный критик, чье мнение чего-то стоит, это публика. Твен Комплимент, похвала Если Вам не удается услышать комплимент от других, сделайте его себе сами. Твен Легко польстить, трудно похвалить. Рихтер