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Do you ever feel a little uncomfortable giving advice in English? Maybe you want to help someone – but you don’t want to sound pushy, bossy, or rude. So you’re not sure what to say. The good news is, native speakers rarely give advice in a very direct way. Instead of saying things like, “You should do this,” we usually soften our advice and make it sound more friendly and conversational.
So today, let’s look at some very common, very natural ways native speakers give advice in everyday English.
FAQ
Question: How can I give advice in English?
Answer: You can use phrase like, why not, why don’t you, and have you ever thought about…?
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