Opinion

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❄️Definition Of Opinion

Opinion is basically a statement about what you have in mind about something, either agree or disagree, pro or con and so on. 

❄️Expression To Give Opinion

So, imagine you’ve expressed yourself. But what about the opinion of others? Often, when we express an opinion or suggestion, it’s a good idea to ask other people for theirs. Phrases like these help show our desire to hear from others:

What do you think of…?

What are your thoughts on…?

How do you feel about…? and

What’s your opinion on…?

❄️Words an Phrases To Give Opinion Common Phrases

Many phrases are suitable in everyday speech and some types of writing, such as on blogs and personal websites. You have probably already seen or used some of these phrases:

I think…

I believe…

I feel…

In my opinion… and

I would say…

For example, imagine you have your own food website. Today you’re writing or talking about the world’s best street food. You might say:

In my opinion, Bangkok has the best street food.

Add strength

But suppose you wanted to make the statement stronger. You can do it by adding an adverb or adjective. For example:

I really think…

I strongly believe…

I truly feel… or

In my honest opinion…

In addition, giving reasons for your opinion adds strength to the claim. Let’s hear the street food statement again:

In my honest opinion, Bangkok has the best street food. I have never seen more choices of what to eat – and everything I’ve tried has been delicious!

Formal phrases

Next, let’s look at a few phrases that are more common in formal situations. You might, for example, hear one of these at a business meeting or a conference, or in a formal paper:

From my point of view…

From my perspective…

In my view… or

It seems to me that…

Here’s an example:

In my view, cruise ships should be banned. They produce massive amounts of waste and use the dirtiest fuel in the world.

Though phrases like “In my view…” are usually more formal than ones like “I think,” there is no rule for where or when you can use them. It’s often a matter of personal choice.

❄️ Agreeing

Finally, let’s talk about agreeing.

Agreeing is the easy part. To show agreement, you can use short, clear statements. Let’s suppose a friend says, “I think summer is way more fun than winter!” You might show you agree by giving one of these responses:

So do I.

Me too. 

Definitely. 

I agree. or

I couldn’t agree more.

Note that, “agree” is a verb in English, so be careful not to say, “I am agree” for the present tense verb.

You can also give reasons for your agreement:

I completely agree! I couldn’t live without beach days and outdoor festivals.

❄️ Disagreeing

But what if a person says something you disagreewith?

With close friends or family, we can use informal, direct phrases to say we disagree. You might say something like:

I disagree! 

I don’t agree. or

Yeah, but…

Here’s how that sounds:

Yeah, but winter has just as many fun things to do. You just have to dress warmly.

At other times, such as in discussions of more serious subjects, or in professional situations, these phrases can be too direct.

Suppose people at work or school are sharing opinions about politics or religious beliefs or something equally sensitive. For such times, your language should be more polite.

So, instead of saying “I totally disagree!” or “You’re wrong!” you might say one of these:

I’m not sure I agree with you on… 

I’m sorry but I don’t agree. or

I’m afraid I disagree.

Another common way to disagree politely is to tell the person you respect their opinion before sharing your own. Try phrases like these:

I see what you’re saying but…

You have a point there but… or

I understand where you’re coming from but…