Making suggestions

To suggest that you and the person you are talking to can do something use the phrase Why don’t we…?

• Why don’t we get that car repaired?
• Why don’t we give them their dues?
• Why don’t we do something about that letter from the tax people?
• Why don’t we buy some new furniture?
• Why don’t we postpone the meeting?
• Why don’t we seek expert advice?
• Why don’t we buy some flowers for mom?
• Why don’t we play a game of chess?
• Why don’t we make another attempt?

To suggest that somebody should do something, use Why don’t you…?

• Why don’t you apply for that job?
• Why don’t you tell her that you love her?
• Why don’t you go on a diet?
• Why don’t you consult a doctor?
• Why don’t you discuss your problems with your boss?

Another way of making suggestions to your friends and people at work is to use the phrase We could…

• We could hold a party in our farmhouse.
• We could ask Ram to join us.
• We could consult a specialist.
• We could ask them to help.
• We could meet at the restaurant.
• We could go for a walk.
• We could watch a movie.

If you want to do something with your friends or people you work with, use Let’s…

• Let’s invite our friends.
• Let’s stay a bit longer.
• Let’s eat out tonight.
• Let’s go for a walk.

Use Shall we…? to make a suggestion and see if other people agree with you.

• Shall we order a pizza?
• Shall we invite them to our party?
• Shall we go for a drive?