Someone has a problem, and asks you for advice. note that this gives you neither the licence to run his life nor the opportunity to talk about yourself and how to solve your own problems. the best advice comes not from someone who has all the answers, but from someone who has listened with care and empathy to his problem.
here are some tips on giving advice: use imperatives, but remember that in many circumstances they can be impolite put "you" in front of the verb use a modal verb: you must…
don't have to may could… might…
use impersonal constructions:
the best / worst thing to do is… it would be easier / advisable / preferable /
useful / a good idea to
it helps to it pays to it results in some advantage or profit for sb'
it's worth ing it's no good / use …ing doing this will be appreciated / useful / a good start
other useful expressions: i do think you ought to consider very carefully before (doing anything as dramatic as
i
you i would have another go (have another go
at sth = to make an attempt to do sth) do take time to think things over
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