Very often, when we have a proposal to which someone has an objection or a reservation. We then have to think up a counter-argument to try to persuade them.
In the following example the husband is trying to persuade his wife that they need a cottage in the country.
Him: Why don`t we buy a cottage in the country – somewhere we could go at weekends and for holidays. (Proposal)
Her: That’s a good idea, but don’t you think the children will get bored – can’t you hear them – not the cottage AGAIN this summer! (Reservation)
Him: That’s probably true, but I think it would be nice for us, and after all, it won’t be long before they’ll want to go off with their own friends. (Counter-argument)
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Reservation |
Counter – Arguments |
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Yes, but…. |
Even so, |
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Yes, but don’t forget… |
Even if that is so, |
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That would be great, except… |
That may be so, but… |
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That’s a good idea, but… |
That’s probably true, but… |
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Possibly, but… |
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