Functional Language: Debate

A: In my eyes, people shouldn't wear masks in public places

B: ............ It's sort of disrespectful and careless

• I hold the same opinion

• That's not always the case

• Excuse me, but in my opinion

A: .......... people just don't care about their health

B. You're right.

• You've made a good point

• I really think so

• It seems to me that

A: Also, wearing masks protects other people.

B: .......... masks themselves don't protect people. It's your behavior what protects them.

• I hold the same opinions

• Fair enough

• I think otherwise

A: What if we didn't wear masks? There would be more infected patients.

B: ............... the number of infections doesn't depend on wearing masks only. It also depends on the places where we are.

• Uhmm well, not really

• I really thinks so

• I have no doubt that

A: What do you mean?

B: .............. you can get infected if you get to places where the exposure to the virus is really high.

• I don't think you're right

• As far as I'm concerned

• I really think so

A: I see what you mean, but even if you were in a so-called safe place, you would need a mask because...

B: ............ I would like to finish my idea.

A: Oh, sorry. Go ahead

• You've made a point

• I would say that

• Sorry to cut you off but

A: So as I was saying, infections happens in those places, so it is better to avoid those places instead of just wearing a mask.

B: ............. It's important to avoid those places, but you never know whether asymptomatic patients sat where you're sitting, or touched what you're touching

• I agree with you up to a point

• I beg to differ

• In my eyes

A: ............. We can't be completely safe.

B: That's why it's important to wear a mask

• Excuse me, but in my opinion

• Fair enough

• Do you mind if I add something

A: Now, I get it. No matter where we go, we should carry our masks and wear them.

B: Great! ................... now

A: Yeah, I think so

• I'm under the impression

• We're seeing eye to eye

• That's not always the case