Speaker 1: Hey there, it's Michael here and welcome back to English
Tips in a Minute from Happy English. I'm here every
week with a short, simple tip to help you speak
English more naturally and confidently. Today, let's look at another
really common conversational phrase, to be honest. We use to
be honest when we want to soften our thoughts or feelings,
like when we need to say something negative, or if
we need to disagree or decline an invitation, like if
a friend asks, hey, did you like that movie? You
could say to be honest, I thought it was kind
of boring. Or if your coworkers invite you to get
together after work but you don't really want to, you
can say, ah, to be honest, I'd rather stay home tonight.
Using to be honest makes your opinions sound less direct
and a little softer, and it shows that you're being
open and sincere. So remember, when you want to share
your real opinion, try using to be honest. It's simple, natural,
and very common in every day English. And let me
know in the comments how that goes. And remember to
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English podcast and next week's English Tips in a Minute. Hey. Thanks,
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it cool.