FINDING
THE RIGHT WORDS: ESSENTIAL GAMBITS FOR PROFESSIONAL INTERACTIONS IN ENGLISH
1.
Hesitation (keragu-raguan)
- Uh . . .
- Well, um . . .
- Let's see.
- Let me think.
- How should I put it?
- That's a good question.
- I'll have to think about that.
2.
Clarification: Others (Mengklarifikasi orang lain)
- Sorry, but I don't see what you mean.
- Could you be more specific?
- Could you explain that in more detail?
- Do you mean . . . ?
- What do you mean by . . . ?
- If I understand you correctly, . . . .
- What you're saying is . . . .
- What you're trying to say is . . . . (careful)
- Are we sure? (careful)
3.
Clarification: Self (mengklarifikasi ucapan sendiri)
- What I mean is . . . .
- What I meant was . . . .
- Let me put it (say it) another way.
- What I'm saying is . . . .
- What I'm trying to say is . . . .
- In other words, . . . .
- I didn't mean to say that.
4.
Interruptions (Mengintrupsi)
- Pardon/excuse me, but. . . .
- Sorry/Excuse me for interrupting, but . . . .
- May I ask a question?
- May I add something?
- I'd like to comment on that.
- I'd like to say something here.
- Could I just jump in here?
- What about . . . ?
5.
Refusing Interruptions (menolak intrupsi )
- Please let me finish.
- Just let me finish my point; I'll get back to you.
- I'd like to finish what I was saying.
- Could I just finish my point?
6.
Resuming After Allowing Interruptions (melanjutkan pembicaraan setelah di intrupsi)
- In any case, . . . .
- One last point, . . . .
- To return to X, . . . .
- To get back to X, . . . .
- Anyway, . . . .
- Where was I?
7.
Making Suggestions/ Giving Advice (membuat saran atau memberi nasehat)
- May I make a suggestion?
- Don't you think . . . ?
- Wouldn't you say (agree or think) . . . ?
- Wouldn't it be better if . . . ?
- Why don't you try . . . ?
- You might want to consider. . . .
- Are you sure . . . ? (careful)
- Let's . . . .
- Perhaps we could . . . .
- Why not . . . ?
- How about . . . ?
- I suggest that we . . . .
8.
Asking for Suggestions/Advice (meminta saran atau nasehat )
- Do you have any suggestions?
- What do you think?
- What would you do?
- What should I do?
9.
Accepting Suggestions/Advice (menerima saran/nasehat)
- That's a good point (idea, approach)
- Thanks for reminding me.
- Yes, why don't we try that?
- I want to think about that
10.
Rejecting suggestion/advice (menolak saran/nasehat)
- I hadn't thought about that.
- That's a good idea, but . . . .
- That would be great, except. . . .
- Yes, but don't forget . . . .
- Yes, but keep in mind . . . .
- Yes, but consider . . . .
- Possibly, but . . . .
- Well, the problem is . . . .
11.
Giving an Opinion (memberi ide)
- I think. . . .
- I believe . . . .
- In my opinion, . . . .
- As far as I'm concerned. . . .
- Personally, I think . . . .
- It seems to me that . . . .
12.
Asking about Agreement (menanyakan persetujuan)
- Do you agree?
- Don't you agree?
- Wouldn't you agree?
- Don't you think so?
13.
Agreeing (menyatakan setuju)
- That's a good point.
- I (completely) agree (with you).
- That's true.
- That makes sense.
- I think so, too.
14.
Disagreeing ( menyatakan tidak setuju)
- I couldn't agree more.
- That's not how I see it.
- I don't really agree with you.
- I'm afraid I can't
- agree with you.
- I'm not sure I quite agree with you.
- Yes, that may be true, but . . . .
- Well, you have a point, but . . . .
- I can see your point, but . . . .
- I see what you mean, but . . . .
- Do you see it that way? I think . . .
15.
Thanking (berterima kasih)
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Thanks
·
Thank you very much
·
Thank a lot
16.
Apologizing(memohon maaf)
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I’m sorry
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I’m so sorry
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Please... forgive me
17.
Giving Apologize (memberi maaf)
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It’s okay
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No problem
·
Take it easy
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Just let it go
18.
Suprised (terkejut)
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What !
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Is it real ?
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Wooowwwwww.....!
19.
Parting (perpisaan)
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See you...
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Bye....
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Don’t forget me
20.
Asking Help (memohon tolong)
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Help me please
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Would you like to help me ?
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Should you like to help me
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