Discussing words and phrases that express attitude in speech and writing. Exploring the significance and use of discourse markers like 'seriously' and 'of course' in conversations. Suggestions for practicing these markers.
Rob believes that reducing the number of cars on the road should be a priority and that people who don't own a car should receive tax breaks.
Rob uses various discourse markers like 'obviously' and 'seriously' to convey his attitude towards alternative forms of energy and government policies.
Deep dives
Rob's attitude towards public transport and bicycles
Rob believes that ideally, everyone should use public transport or bicycles. He thinks that reducing the number of cars on the road should be the priority. He even suggests that people who don't own a car should receive tax breaks. Rob's attitude reflects a preference for sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation options.
Expressions used to convey Rob's attitude
Rob uses several expressions to convey his attitude. He starts with 'I must admit' to introduce his potentially unpopular opinion about electric cars. He also uses 'obviously' to highlight his belief in the need for alternative forms of energy. 'If you ask me' indicates that it is his own personal viewpoint. 'Seriously' is used to emphasize that his suggestion for tax breaks is not a joke. 'Of course' is employed to express his understanding of the current situation and skepticism towards government policies.