How do you politely ask an opinion?
How do you politely ask an opinion?
Asking for Opinions
- Do you think … ?
- How do you feel about … ?
- In your opinion, … ?
- Please tell me your opinion on …
- What do you think about … ?
- What’s your opinion on … ?
Could I speak to or can I speak to?
In both the cases, the meaning is “have a conversation with somebody.” The difference is that speak to (or talk to) is less polite, since it put the emphasis on one doing the conversation, while speak with (or talk with) is more polite, since it doesn’t put the emphasis on just one doing the conversation.
What is the difference between speak to and speak with?
In common usage they are used interchangeably, but for more formal speech most people use “Speak to” when indicating one person and “Speak with” when indicating more than one person. Examples: “Please speak to John Doe when you arrive.” “Please speak with the journalists after the forum doors open.”
What is the difference between talk to and speak with?
The only difference is that speak is more formal than talk. For example, talking to a friend is casual while speaking with your students is more formal and informative. Further, talking is more like striking a conversation (2 ways) while speaking comes from the noun speech, which often means relaying information.
What difference between say and tell?
We use say and tell in different ways in reported speech. Say focuses on the words someone said and tell focuses more on the content or message of what someone said: ‘Hello,’ she said.
Did you speak with or to?
“Did you speak to him?” is correct. Speak is the present tense of the verb, while spoke is the past tense. So when you ask someone if they ‘did’ something, you’re asking if they did something in the past. (‘Did’ is the simple past tense of ‘do’).
What is the best way to talk?
When it’s your turn to talk…
- Get your thinking straight. The most common source of confusing messages is muddled thinking.
- Say what you mean. Say exactly what you mean.
- Get to the point. Effective communicators don’t beat around the bush.
- Be concise.
- Be real.
- Speak in images.
- Do it with thought and care.
- Use your eyes.
How do you speak softly and sweetly?
‘Speak softly, don’t argue and slow down’
- Think as big as you like but talk and act smaller.
- Listen at least as much as you talk.
- Save the lectures for your kids.
- Think a little locally.
- Slow down.
- Speak lower and slower.
- Your religion is your religion and not necessarily theirs.
- If you talk politics, talk – don’t argue.
How do you speak softly and clearly?
Tips
- Keep it simple.
- Try listening to yourself using a voice recorder.
- When you are speaking: open your mouth bigger, and over-articulate the word.
- Practice in front of your friends and family.
- When in a conversation, take some time to ask if the other person understands what you’re trying to say.
How do you change the way you talk?
3 simple ways you can change the way you talk and improve your life
- Start talking in terms of what you want to do. When we want to improve or get something done we very often tell ourselves we should or must do it, in the hope that this makes it more likely that we will.
- Say ‘I don’t’ instead of ‘I mustn’t’
- Talk to yourself as a friend.
How do I change the way I talk to people?
Here Are 6 Ways to Communicate Differently That Will Change Your Life
- Be prepared. Conversation with people you don’t know can be hard work – especially if it doesn’t come naturally to you.
- Be down to earth.
- Be a good listener.
- Be fully present.
- Be enthusiastic.
- Be straightforward and to the point.
What is it called when you change the way you speak?
In today’s modern world changing your speech to better fit the people you are talking to is called Code Switching.
What are the four powerful ways to speak?
The words you speak hold power. Power to create new possibilities or to close them down. Power to build relationships or to damage them. Power to lift people up or to pull them down….
- Speak possibilities into life.
- Don’t “try” to do something.
- Never say never.
- Never apologize for having an opinion.
- Beware of labels.
How do you speak in a structured manner?
Logically order supporting ideas: Organize your points by time, structure and importance. Focus on what’s helpful or intriguing. Obvious from its name, the Pyramid Principle structures your speaking into a pyramid, the main idea at the top with supporting information on the bottom.
