Expressing of Persuading someone

Expressing of Persuading

Persuading is expressions to make someone agree to do something, make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to them and making them believe it. the act of influencing the mind by arguments  or reasons offered, with anything that moves the mind.

Expressions of Persuading :

* Come on.
* Give it a try.
* Try them on.
* Believe me, you’ll have fun times.
* Don’t be a spoilsport.
* It will be fun, I’m sure.
* You’ll enjoy it. Go.
* You won’t regret it.
* This is once in your lifetime, don’t waste it.
* It’s your only chance, try it.
* You wouldn’t find them twice, come on!
* You’ll never feel sorry about it.
• Would it be possible for you to …?
• Won’t you …, please?
• Why don’t you …?
• Please!
• Not even for me/for my sake?
• Just this once!
• You’re not going to let me down, are you?
• How I can persuade you to …?
• Could you/Couldn’t you be persuaded …? 

Dialogue of Persuading

Mark                : Anthony. What are you doing this evening? How about a movie?

Anthony          : Which one?

Mark                : There’s a good Indonesian movie at 21^st theatre.

Anthony          : you know I don’t like Indonesian movies.

Mark                : Oh, Come on. I’ll sure you’ll enjoy this one.

Anthony          : I don’t enjoy Indonesian movies. I can’t follow the conversation fully.

Mark                : So what? We’re not Indonesian. Most of us are not able to follow the

               conversation fully. But there are so many other things you can enjoy.

Anthony          : That’s true.

Mark                : Then why don’t you come?

Anthony          : All right. I’ll be at the theatre at 7. Is that OK?

Mark                : Fine. See you at 7.

Anthony          : See you.

Expressing of Encouraging

Encouraging is expressions to making someone  feel more confidence, to make someone more likely to do something, to talk or behave in a way that gives someone confidence, motivate, give courage to do something.

 Expressions of Encouraging :

1. You’re coming along well
2. Keep up the good work
3. That’s a good effort
4. That’s a real improvement
5. You’re on the right lines
6. Keep going
7. Come on, you can do
8. Give it your best shot
9. What have you got to lose? 
10. If at first you don’t succeed…

  

Expressing of Criticizing

Criticizing : giving  opinion about something that purposed for improvement.

 Example:

                                1. Sorry, I must say your performance is not very good.

                                2. Honestly, I am dissapointed with your mark recently.

                                3. This is good, but it will be better if you retouch this part.

Contoh Dialog Ungkapan Kritik (Criticizing) Contoh dialog ungkapan kritik menggunakan Bahasa Inggris (criticizing).

A : Hi

B : Hi

A : What are you doing?

B : I’m thinking.

A : What are you thinking about?

B : School Festival

A : Oh, what’s wrong?

B : Do you know the festival should be held every two years.

A : Yes, I know. Then ...?

B : The festival should have been held last year. But, it wasn’t held.

A : Oh, Why do you think the festival wasn’t held?

B : I don’t know. That’s why I’m thinking.

A : Why should we hold the festival?

B : Because we have paid for that.

A : Oh, really?

B : Yes, It’s Rp 15.000 per student.

A : It’s only Rp 15.000. That’s too little.

B : Do you know how many students our school has every year?

A : Around 600 students

B : Now try to calculate. Rp 15.000 x 600. It’s around Rp 9.000.000. So where is that money?

A : Oh, I see. What should we do?

B : I don’t know. Maybe we should protest to our teacher.

A : Yes, I absolutely agree with you.

B : Let’s meet our friends and discuss about this.

A : Ok, let’s go.

Expressing prohibition

To express prohibition the following expressions are used.

To express prohibition you can use:

·         It is prohibited to ...

·         You aren’t allowed to ...

·         You mustn’t ...

·         You aren’t permitted to ...

·         It is forbidden to ...

 Examples:

·         Parking is strictly prohibited between these gates.

·         Students aren't allowed to come too late to school.

·         Drivers mustn't park their cars here.

·         It is forbidden to walk on grass.

·         Smoking isn't permitted in hospitals.

·         People aren't permitted to throw rubbish here.

Dialogue:

Notice how prohibition is expressed in this dialogue

The security agent:	Hey, you. What are you doing here? You aren't allowed to enter this building.
Mr O'Brian:	Sorry, but I have an appointment with Dr Leila O'Biran. She's my daughter.
The security agent:	Show me your ID card please.
Mr O'Brian:	Here you are, sir.
The security agent:	Well...That sounds OK. Dr Leila O'Brian is in the 3rd floor. You can take the lift sir.

Giving Prohibition and Warning

1.      Prohibition

Ø  Giving prohibition is giving order to someone not to do something.

Ø  Function à to forbid or prevent someone from doing something.

Ø  Pattern

Don’t + V

Example :

a.       Don’t park your car here!

b.      Don’t open the window, please.

2.      Warning

Ø  Warning is telling someone about a possible danger or difficulty.

Ø  Example of spoken warning :

a.       Look out behind you!

b.      Watch out!

c.       Look out! There is a snake beside you.

d.      Do not cut down the trees!

Ø  Example of written warning, usually on the board.

a.       Queue, please.

b.      Please, do not disturb.

c.       No smoking.

d.      Don't step on the grass!

e.       Keep out of the reach of children

Dialogue 1

Rita and her uncle are in the air–conditioned room. Rita warns her uncle not to smoke in the air conditioned room.

Uncle   : Wow! How comfortable this room is.

Rita     : Yes, sure. This is an air-conditioned room. Everyone should stay here before seeing a doctor. But sorry uncle, look at the warning on the wall. You are warned of the danger of smoking cigarette in this room.

Uncle   : Thanks a lot, dear. I didn't see it. Rita, your cellular phone is still on. It must not be active.

Rita     : Oh, no. There is no prohibition of turning on our cell phone. But ....

Uncle   : But, why don't you use vibration? The sound can disturb others.

Rita     : Thank you, Uncle. I'll change the sound to vibration.

Uncle   : By the way, how long should we wait our turn? We have been here for half an hour.

Rita     : Be patient, please. We have our turn after that lady.

Dialogue 2

A man is stopped by a policewoman because he violated a traffic regulation.

Policewoman   : Good morning, Sir. May I see your driving license?

A man             : Good morning. Here you are.

Policewoman   : You just broke a traffic regulation on Siliwangi Street.

A man             : Did I ride my motorbike too fast?

Policewoman   : No. But you didn't read the traffic sign when turning right. You must not enter this street before 10 a.m.

A man             : Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't see it, because I am in a hurry.

Policewoman   : Okay. Go ahead with your motorbike. But you should sign the traffic ticket. Then your driving license must be left here.

A man             : Alright Ma'am. I'm sorry for my fault. It won't happen again.