How to suggest to somebody an idea

DIALOGUES

A: Why don’t you get a new hairstyle?
B: I don’t feel like it.

A: How about going there by car?
B: Sounds good!

A: Let’s take the speedy train to Paris, even though it’s more expensive.
B: I don’t think it’s a good idea.

A: How about painting the walls green?
B: It doesn’t sound very good.

A: Why don’t we go to the cinema?
B: Good idea!

A: Let’s have a party at the end of term.
B: Sounds great!

A: Let’s have a rapid lunch and then get back to work as soon as possible.
B: Okay.

A: It’s hot in here.
B: Let’s open the window.

A: Let’s ask your mum to look after Sarah while we are away.
B: I’d rather not.

A: Let’s discuss our relationship.
B: I’d rather not talk about that now.


A: Let’s give the winner a round of applause.
B: Yes, he deserves it.

A: Let’s have a break when you finish this exercise.
B: Sure.

A: This restaurant looks good and the set menu is reasonably priced.
B: Yes, let’s go in. I feel so hungry!

A: Let’s find a cafe and have a quick snack.
B: All right.

A: I think we should move to another neighborhood.
B: I find it difficult to agree with such an idea.

POSITIVE ANSWERS

Perfect!
Sure!
Sound great!
Sound amazing.
Of course.
All right.
It would be my pleasure.
Awesome!
That’s fine.
Okay.

NEGATIVE ANSWERS

I don’t think it’s a good idea.
It doesn’t sound very good.
I think this is a bad idea.
I doubt this is a good idea.
I can’t because …
I’m not sure.
I’d rather not.
I’m afraid I can’t.