Explain a reason and suggest an alternative
Link your suggestion to a reason, then confirm the place and time. End with what you will do if delayed.
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我们明天去公园，好吗？
Shall we go to the park tomorrow?
看起来要下雨，不如去博物馆吧。
It looks like rain, so how about the museum?
博物馆是不是有点远？
Isn't the museum a little far?
虽然远，但是可以坐公交车去。
It is far, but we can take the bus.
那我们早上十点在车站见吧。
Then let's meet at the station at ten in the morning.
好。如果我迟到，会给你发消息。
All right. If I'm late, I'll send you a message.
Conversation practice
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Shall we go to the park tomorrow?
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我们明天去公园，好吗？
It looks like rain, so how about the museum?
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看起来要下雨，不如去博物馆吧。
Isn't the museum a little far?
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博物馆是不是有点远？
It is far, but we can take the bus.
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虽然远，但是可以坐公交车去。
Then let's meet at the station at ten in the morning.
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那我们早上十点在车站见吧。
All right. If I'm late, I'll send you a message.
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好。如果我迟到，会给你发消息。
Change the situation
The museum is closed. Give that reason and suggest a café instead.
One possible response
博物馆不开放，不如去咖啡馆吧。
The museum is closed, so how about a café?
Did you include all the changed details? Now switch roles and ask one follow-up question of your own.
看起来要下雨，不如去博物馆吧。
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