Expressing Opinion

 EXPRESSION OPINION

Language expression :

To ask on opinion from other, we can use questions such as : 
·         What do you think of..? 
·         What is your opinion about…? 
·         How about..? 
·         What are you views on ..?
To give on opinion you can use 
·         In my opinion.. 
·         I think that.. 
·         I really think.. 
·         It seem to me that..

Dialogue

Assistant   : Good morning, Miss. Can I help you

Tiara         : Yes, please. I need a pair of shoes and also a pair of jeans.

Nana        : And I want to buy a hat and dress.

Assistant   : Oh….. You can find it there.

Tiara         : Nana, come here! What do you think about this pair of jeans?

Nana         : I think that it’s suitable for you.

Tiara         : But, I don’t like the colour.

Nana         : It seems that this one is suitable for you. This is blue! Your favourite colour.

Tiara         : Yes, correct. I will take this one. And what about you?

Nana         : Wait a moment. I’ll choose one of these hats.

Tiara         : What colour do you want?

Nana         : I want red colour.

Tiara         : What about this red one?

Nana        : This is very sweet. I’ll try it first.

Tiara         : Where is the sitting room?

Assistant   : The fitting room is at the corner.

Nana         : Ok. Let’s go there.

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Expressing Certainly

Expressing Certainly

EXPRESSING CERTAINTY

·                     I’m positive ·                     I’m very sure ·                     I’m certain ·                     I believe so

Dialogue 

AmisYR : Hi, Kin! Good morning!

KinnBR  : Hello, Mis! Good morning!

AmisYR : What do you think if we decorate our class?

KinnBR  : That’s good idea, make a wall magazine I think.

AmisYR : Are you sure?

KinnBR  : Yes, certainly. Our class look nice if there is a wall magazine.

AmisYR : Well it is possible I suppose it but I doubt it.

KinnBR  : So, what do you think?

AmisYR : Why don’t we buy flowers for our class?

KinnBR  : Oh, I don’t think so. It is expensive.

AmisYR : You are right, but we can collect money.

KinnBR  : I doubt it. I’m broke now. I don’t think can get enough money.

AmisYR : Yeah, come on. I can lend you the money if you want.

KinnBR  : Really?

AmisYR : Of course.

KinnBR  : Thank you very much.

AmisYR : Don’t mention it.

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Giving and Responding to Compliment

Giving Compliment

Everyone likes to hear compliments. Compliments make people feel good about themselves, and we all need that at times. Hotel guests and staff are no exceptions. Guests may give hotel staff compliments for the quality of their service, for their English ability, for their appearance in an unique uniform, or for doing something a little extra for the guest.

A hotel staff may give a guest a compliment about how they look in a newly purchased outfit, or for their patience when a problem arises, or for a beautiful new hair style after visiting a beauty parlor. Look at the expressions below that can be used when giving and responding to compliments.

Expression Of Giving Compaliment

That’s a very nice …(dress).

—Great job on the …(presentation).

—You look very good in … (that new hair-do).

—This dish is delicious, my compliments to the chef.

—That … (tie) looks great on you.

Responses to compliments

—How kind of you to say so.

—Thank you.

—I’m glad you like it.

—It was nothing really. (an expression of modesty and humility)

Dialogue

Staff     : What a beautiful dress, Mrs. Elliot.

Guest   : Thanks, I’m glad you like it.

Staff     : Your new hair-do looks absolutely gorgeous, Mrs. Simpson.

Guest   : How kind of you to say so.

Guest   : My compliments to the chef. This linguine is superb.

Staff     : Thank you ma’am. I’ll be sure to let the chef know.

Guest   : Your English is very good.

Staff     : Thank you very much.

Staff     : Excellent game Mr. Johnson. You really gave me a workout.

Guest   : Thanks, I guess all those private lessons are finally paying off.

Guest   : I really appreciate all the extra work you did on helping us solve that problem. It truly went above and beyond. My compliments to your work ethic.

Staff     : Thank you sir, how kind of you to say so.

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Bergaining/Haggle

Bergaining

Bargaining or haggling is a type of negotiation in which the buyer and seller of a good or service dispute the price which will be paid and the exact nature of the transaction that will take place, and eventually come to an agreement.

Bargaining is an alternative pricing strategy to fixed prices. Optimally, if it costs the retailer nothing to engage and allow bargaining, he can divine the buyer’s willingness to spend. It allows for capturing more consumer surplus as it allows price discrimination, a process whereby a seller can charge a higher price to one buyer who is more eager (by being richer or more desperate). Haggling has largely disappeared in parts of the world where the cost to haggle exceeds the gain to retailers for most common retail items. However, for expensive goods sold to uninformed buyers such as automobiles, bargaining can remain commonplace.

Answer the following questions orally :

— Do you like to go shopping?

— Where do you usually go shopping?

— When do you usually go to shopping?

 —What do you usually buy?

— How do you pay for the purchase?

— Do you ever use a credit card?

Now, practice expressions used in bergaining / shopping :

—Is there any discount?

—What about Rp. 50.000,- for each book?

—Can you make it for $ 1 ?

—What  about 20% off?

—How about Rp. 10.000,- per kilogram?

—Etc.

Example :

Shopkeeper    : Good morning madam. How can I help you?

—Customer       : I want to buy a beautiful frock for my daughter.

—Shopkeeper    : How old is she?

—Customer       : She is 2 years old.

—Shopkeeper    : Do you want causal or party wear.

—Customer       : I want party wear.

—Shopkeeper    : Do you want any particular colour?

—Customer       : No, but the frock must be very attractive. Show me only the latest stuff.

—Shopkeeper    : Do not worry madam. We have latest stock. Which size do you want?

—Customer       : I do not have an idea about the size.

—Shopkeeper    : No problem. See this frock. I think this size will be ok for her.

—Customer       : Yes, I also think so. Do you have black colour in it?

—Shopkeeper    : Yes, we do have.

—Customer       : What is its prize?

—Shopkeeper    : It is of 2000 Rs.

—Customer       : It is too expensive. I will give you only 1500 Rs.

—Shokeeper      : We are charging reasonably from you.

—Customer       : I will not give you more than 1500 Rs.

—Shopkeeper    : Ok. If you are insisting, give 1800 Rs.

—Customer       : No. You are over charging.

—Shopkeeper    : Now I have left my profit. Give me 1700 Rs.

—Customer       : I am giving you 1600 Rs.

—Shopkeeper    : You won. Give the money.

—Customer       : Pack the frock in a nice box.

—Shopkeeper    : Here it is your bag.

—Customer       : Thank you.

—Shopkeeper    : Thanks for shopping here. Have a nice day.

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Giving and Responding to Invitation

Giving and Responding to Invitation
Giving and Responding to Invitation Giving invitation is an expression that is disclosed when there is someone who wants to ask other person to come to a place or when there is someone who asks others to do something for him/her. 

Expression giving and responding invitation

Giving Invitation	Responding Invitation
	Receiving	Refusing
Would you like to.....? e.q.: Would you like to come to my party?	I’d like to	I’d love to but.... e.q.: I’d love to but I have a lot of homework.
Would you mind joining us to.....? e.q. : Would you mind joining us to go to Bali?	I would. Thank you.	I wish I could but.... e.q. : I wish I could but I have to see the            doctor.
Shall we...? e.q. : Shall we go to the cinema together?	That would be nice	Thank you for asking me, but.... e.q.: Thank you for asking me, but I don’t have enough money.
What about.... ? e.q. :What about having dinner in Shangrilla Hotel?	Wondeful/ Great	I’m sorry but I think I can’t.
Why don’t we..? e.q. ; Why don’t we go to the zoo?	All right	Sorry, I can’t. But thanks anyway.

Example :

Arif  : Hi, Tika.

Tika  : Hi, Arif. What’s up friend?

Arif  : Hmmm, are you doing anything for next week?

Tika  : Nothing. Why?

Arif  : Hmm, like you know, next week we will have summer vacation to

Bali and I think that I need you to be my date. Would you mind to come along with me?

Tika  : Really? I’d love it so much.

Arif  : Well, I will pick you at 7 a.m next week at school.

Tika  : OK. Thanks Arif.

Arif  : You’re welcome. Bye Tika and see you next week.

Tika  : See you, too. Bye-bye.

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Pola Hidup Sehat

Budaya hidup sehat merupakan sebuah konsep kehidupan dengan mengutamakan berbagai kegiatan hidup yang berbasis pada langkah-langkah sehat. Jika tubuh kita sehat, maka segala kegiatan dalam hidup kita dapat kita laksanakan dengan baik. Hal tersebut dapat tercapai jika pengertian budaya hidup sehat sudah melekat dan menjadi bagian penting dalam diri kita. Pengertian Pola Hidup Sehat adalah suatu gaya hidup dengan memperhatikan faktor-faktor tertentu yang memengaruhi kesehatan, antara lain makanan dan olahraga. Beberapa gaya hidup yang dapat merusak kesehatan Anda: Untuk memperoleh tubuh yang sehat, tidak harus dengan pola hidup yang serba mahal. Semua dapat diperoleh dengan mudah dan murah. Hidup sehat harus diawali dengan perubahan yang kecil terlebih dahulu. Pengertian Gaya Hidup – Gaya hidup menurut Kotler (2002, p. 192) adalah pola hidup seseorang di dunia yang iekspresikan dalam aktivitas, minat, dan opininya. Secara umum dapat diartikan sebagai suatu gaya hidup yang dikenali dengan bagaimana orang menghabiskan waktunya (aktivitas), apa yang penting orang pertimbangkan pada lingkungan (minat), dan apa yang orang pikirkan tentang diri sendiri dan dunia di sekitar (opini). Selain itu, gaya hidup menurut Suratno dan Rismiati (2001, p. 174) adalah pola hidup seseorang dalam dunia kehidupan sehari-hari yang dinyatakan dalam kegiatan, minat dan pendapat yang bersangkutan. Gaya hidup mencerminkan keseluruhan pribadi yang berinteraksi dengan lingkungan. Dari berbagai di atas dapat disimpulkan bahwa gaya hidup adalah pola hidup seseorang yang dinyatakan dalam kegiatan, minat dan pendapatnya dalam membelanjakan uangnya dan bagaimana mengalokasikan waktu. Psikografik adalah pengukuran kuantitatifgaya hidup, kepribadian dan demografik konsumen. Psikografik memuat beberapa pernyataan yang menggambarkan kegiatan, minat dan pendapat konsumen. 3. Studi yang menggunakan kepribadian ciri sebagai faktor yang menjelaskan, menganalisis kaitan beberapa variabel dengan kepribadian ciri, misalnya kepribadian ciri yang mana yang sangat terkait dengan konsumen yang sangat memperhatikan masalah lingkungan.

Orang Baru

Orang baru? Ya, kalian pasti punya pernah mempunyai orang baru dalam hidup kalian begitupun gue. Orang baru kali ini adalah seseorang yg bisa buat gue nyaman, nyambung, dan bisa ngertiin keadaan gue. Yap, dia adalah my boyfriend namanya Agusti Renaldi. 

Sosok orang yang tinggi, mancung, dan caplang ini bisa buat gue ngerasa gue klop sama dia. Dia itu type orang yang ga suka makan sayuran, tapi selalu gue paksa buat makan. Banyak kesamaan-kesamaan di antara gue dan dia. Tapi banyak juga perbedaan di antara gue sama dia, termasuk dalam musik. Gue suka k-pop, tapi dia suka lagu-lagu yang agak nyecream, ya biasalah dia mantan anak gaul :D 

Buat gue, dia adalah sosok yg baik, pengertian, perhatian, penyayang, tapi kadang kala dia egois. Tapi itu semua gak ngilangin rasa sayang gue ke dia. Dia udah ngisi hari-hari gue, dengan penuh canda tawa bahkan sebuah tangisan. Dia selalu ngedengerin keluhan gue, dia selalu nasehatin gue, dan itu yang buat sayang sama dia.

Dia juga bisa ngertiin keadaan gue di rumah, dia juga rela gue jadiin pelampiasan rasa kesel gue. Semoga dia ga bosen sama gue, semoga dia bisa nyaman juga sama gue, dan dia juga bisa nerima gue apa adanya, amin :)