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Dear Sir/Madam,
Let’s consider that there are two very close friends. One of them says to the other that you have to have your food in time, because you are so weak. Also the same says “I am not an eligible person to advice you, because I am not having my food in right time. But as you are my intimate friend, I would like to suggest you. That’s all…………

Let’s leave it at that.

What I am asking is in this case “Can I have any other terms like unauthorized person, deserved instead of an eligible person

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What about?

I'm not the best person to be giving advice. I'm not eating well either.
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What about?

I'm not the best person to be giving advice. I'm not eating well either.
Actually I asked about "I am not eating well"
But now I request you to give reply in both views.

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Default Re: Can I have any other term instead of …………….?

Winston, you asked, 'Can I have any other terms like unauthorized person, deserved instead of an eligible person?'

Try this wording,

I am not the best person to be giving advice.

All the best.
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Default Re: Can I have any other term instead of …………….?

You can also say "I am not the right person to advise you."
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Winston, you asked, 'Can I have any other terms like unauthorized person, deserved instead of an eligible person?'

Try this wording,

I am not the best person to be giving advice.

All the best.
ok, thank you
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You can also say "I am not the right person to advise you."

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You could also say, "I'm no expert, but....."
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You could also say, "I'm no expert, but....."

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