podEnglish Intermediate 56 Communication Skills

using the language of advice
how to ask advice
-> What should I do when we first meet ?
-> Who should I direct my speech to ?
-> What do you recommend ?
-> Do you have any suggestions ?

how to give advice
imperative : order, command
-> Well, be careful!
-> Be cautious, be aware of differences!
-> Pay attention! You might get into trouble!

should, ought to, had better : suggestion, recommendation
-> You should give and receive it with both hands.
-> You should read the information.
-> You'd better wear smart clothes.
-> You ought to learn company procedures!

do, don't : recommendation, advised against
-> Don't take a nod as a sign of agreement.
-> Do go to your meeting prepared.

1.
What's the weather like in China ?
What clothes should I take?

2.
Who should I direct my speech to ?

3.
Be careful, in China it is rude to take a business card with one hand.