Persuading and Encouraging, Preventing Someone from Doing Something

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1. Persuading

    a. Definition

Persuading is an expression to persuade someone. So, someone want to do something as like as persuader’s request.

    b. Expressions of Persuading

• Are you really sure you can’t/couldn’t...?
• Don’t be so silly!
• I really think it would be a pity if we didn’t...
• Are you quite sure you won’t consider...?
• Buy me this one, Mom, please ?
• I really think you’d do well to...
• Oh, come on!
• Can’t I persuade you to...
• Let’s join... You won’t regret it.
• I’m begging you. Will you...?
• Just this once!
• How I can persuade you to…?
• Won't you… Please?
• Why don't you…?
• You're not going to let me down, are you?
• Not even for me/for my sake?

2. Encouraging

    a. Definition

Encouraging is an expressions to give someone support or motivation to do something so he/she can achieve the goals.

    b. How to Encourage Someone

If your goal is to learn how to encourage someone, follow the quick below guide:

1.  Praise
2. Show people their strength
3. Show appreciation
4. Believe in them
5. Be a positive role model

 c. Expressions of Encouraging

• Don’t worry. I’m sure you’ll do better the next time.
• You have my support.
• You’re doing very well.
• You like it? Go for it!
• It wouldn’t hurt.
• Keep at it!
• Stick to it!
• Give it a shot.
• Come on. This is not the end of the    world.
• We feel you should go ahead.
• I’m sure you’ll win !
• Go on, you can do it!
• Don’t give up!
• Keep it up!
• No pain, no gain.
• This is for your best ..
• I'm sure you will pass ...

3. Preventing Someone from Doing Something

    a. Definition

Preventing is an expressions to prohibit someone to  do  something that he/she don’t want.

    b. Expression of Preventing

• You mustn’t ...!
• You shouldn’t (really) ...
• You’d better not ...
• (For godness sake) Don’t look!
• You can’t ...!
• You’re not (really) supposed to ...
• I don’t really think you should ...
• Stop! Wait! (Or other imperatives)