Which is correct advise or advice?
Which is correct advise or advice?
The main difference between ‘advice’ and ‘advise’ is this: advice is a thing (a noun), advise is an action (a verb). They cannot be used interchangeably. I advise you to get some advice about this matter.
What can I say instead of advise?
“Please advise” alternatives
- Let me know.
- I look forward to your answer.
- Thanks for your help.
- … Nothing at all.
Is saying please advise rude?
In the end, there’s nothing grammatically wrong with “please advise.” It’s just a question of usage and style. Some people don’t like it because it can be interpreted as rude or demanding. Other people think it’s redundant: just ask your question and call it a day.
What’s the difference between’advise on’and’advise of’?
1 Answer 1. “We advise someone of <something>” is something a lawyer might say. It means “We cover our ass by warning someone about <something>. We might tell them enough about <something> that they can make an intelligent decision, or we might just mention it and pretend that they will consider it.
What should you do if someone gives you advice?
If we really want to encourage behavior (or belief) change in others we actually need to move away from advice-giving (especially when our advice is unsolicited) and toward modeling. We need to be an example for others rather than telling them what to do.
When do you use the word advise instead of recommend?
Advise is a stronger word than recommend and is often used when the person giving the advice is in a position of authority: Police are advising fans without tickets to stay away. Police are recommending fans without tickets to stay away.
What’s the best way to be a direct person?
Basecamp founder Jason Fried wrote a whole post confessing to being the type of hothead who always rushed in with his (honest, direct) opinion, and chronicling how he reformed himself. The key takeaway is much the same as Olds’ — just take a little time to ask a few questions and think things over before you exercise your admirable frankness.
What is the difference between advice and advise?
Advice is a noun that means a suggestion about what you should do. The C of advice sounds like S. Advise vs. Advice–How Should I Use Each? The S of advise sounds like a Z. To advise is to suggest what should be done, to recommend, or to give information to someone. In other words, to advise means to give advice.
Which is correct please advise or Please Advise?
Advice is a noun, meaning “suggestions for what to do,” and advise is a verb meaning “to give advice.” Mix up your s and your c and you’ll need advice on your spelling, as well as on the question you’re actually asking. In the end, there’s nothing grammatically wrong with “please advise.”
How to direct something to someone or something?
Please direct all the mail to the secretary when it is delivered. to send, throw, push, or aim something at someone or something. Tom directed the ball toward Harry. Should I direct this inquiry to Alice?
What’s the best way to give someone advice?
Balance your advice with positive judgments or observations –that is, by giving them a sense of their own potential. Be careful that your advice simply isn’t criticism in disguise.
