在請求建議時的語氣要視你和收件者的關係而定,例如請求長官建議時會比請屬下建議要來的恭敬。
在詢問完對方的建議後,可以用 "Thanking you in advance for your help in this matter."(先在此感謝您在這件事上對我的協助。)來作為結語。
你認識某個/什麼(⋯⋯)嗎?
Do you know a / any (...)? e.g. Do you know any decent plumbers?
(你認識什麼還不錯的水電工嗎?)
你和某個/什麼(⋯⋯)熟嗎?
Are you familiar with a / any (...)? e.g. Are you familiar with any good mechanics?
(你熟識什麼不錯的維修工嗎?)
你能推薦一個/什麼(⋯⋯)嗎?
Can you recommend a / any (...)? e.g. Can you recommend a good dentist?
(你能推薦一位優良牙醫嗎?)
有什麼(⋯⋯)是你會推薦的嗎?
Are there any (...) you would recommend? e.g. Are there any consultants you would recommend?
(有什麼顧問你可以推薦的嗎?)
關於(⋯⋯)你有什麼建議嗎?
Do you have any recommendations regarding (...)? e.g. Do you have any recommendations regarding doctors?
(關於醫生你有什麼建議嗎?)
關於(⋯⋯)你會做出什麼建議?
What would you suggest regarding (...)? e.g. What would you suggest regarding interior decorators?
(關於室內設計師你會做出什麼建議?)
我能詢問你對(⋯⋯)的意見嗎?
May I ask your opinion of (...)? e.g. May I ask your opinion of that company?
(我能詢問你對那家公司的意見嗎?)
你認為(⋯⋯)如何?
What do you think of (...)? e.g. What do you think of this automotive supplier?
(你認為這家汽車供應商如何?)
如果你現在要⋯⋯,你會⋯⋯?
If you were (V-ing), what would you (V)? e.g. If you were buying a car, what would you buy?
(你如果現在要買車,你會買什麼車?)
The coach appointed John as captain of the team.
教練指派約翰擔任隊長。