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2008.10.15(Review of 2001.07.30 edition)
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HOW ABOUT ...? ～はどうですか。
- The expression “How about (something)?” can be used to offer something to someone - for example, “How about some coffee?”
We can also use this expression to suggest something; for example, “How about coming on Friday?” (with a verb) or “How about Friday?” (without a verb). - How about ...? は、人に何かを勧めるときに使える表現です。例えば、How about some coffee?（コーヒーはいかがですか）などです。
How about ...? は、人に何かを提案するときにも使えます。例えば、（動詞と共に）How about coming on Friday?（金曜日に来てはどうですか）や、（動詞抜きで）How about Friday?（金曜日はどうですか）などです。
- a: How about another piece of cake?
b: Yes, please. - a: How about some wine with your meal?
b: No, thank you. I don't drink. - a: We'll have to wait 20 minutes for the next bus.
b: Then how about taking a taxi instead? - (young man and woman about to have a baby)
a: What are we going to call the baby if it's a boy?
b: How about Maximilian?
a: You're kidding, right?
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