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The Australian Dictionary of Invisible Culture for Teachers


understanding 'helpful suggestions'

norm: when it is like this, it is good to do some things (see more)

Many people in Australia think like this:

When someone says something like this to me “I think it can be good if you do it. I think it can be good if you think about it.”

This person can want to say something like this with these words “I want you to do it.”

Note

This entry is from the listener's perspective, rather than the speaker's perspective.

"It could be a good idea if we get it done be the end of the week. How does that sound?"

"Do you think you can come and give me a hand on the weekend? I could really use your help."

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