Silent letters, and asking for advice

Silent letters in the story. English spelling keeps letters we no longer say:

• ballet = 'ba-lay' (silent t; the word comes from French, like buffet and bouquet);
• whistle = 'wi-sl' (silent t, as in castle, listen, fasten, often);
• alarm = 'uh-laam' (in British English the r is not sounded here);
• psychologist = 'sai-ko-luh-juhst' (silent p, as in psalm).

More:

• receipt (silent p);
• debris (silent s);
• pneumonia (silent p);
• almond (silent l, as in calm, palm);
• foreign, campaign (silent g, as in sign, design);
• island (silent s);
• wreck (silent w, as in write, wrong);
• aisle (silent s and silent e);
• fasten (silent t).

Asking for advice:

• 'What should I do about…?'
• 'How can I…?'
• 'What are the best ways to…?'
• 'How can I make sure that…?'

Giving advice:

• 'I feel you should…'
• 'You should ensure…'
• 'It's good to prepare yourself by…'
• 'If you have an issue with X, try Y.'
• 'It is best to use…'

Good advice is specific, and it leaves the choice with the other person. 'I feel you should…' is an opinion offered, not an order.