How to: Give advice

Giving advice: The following language is especially useful in email: 

Open the email: 

I was sorry to hear about the difficulties you are having.

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I'm sorry you're having such a hard time at the moment.

Give advice:

I think it might be a good idea to ...

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Have you thought of .....(+ ing)?

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I think you should .....

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What about ... (+ing)?

Explain why:

I think this would be the best option considering the circumstances.

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I think it's better than .....

Close email:

I hope I've been of some help.

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I hope I've helped a bit.