Usage of the verb suggest

[Linus]

Hi Alan,

I recently came across a sentence that has been bothering me ever-since. The sentence goes like 'Hi friends, SUGGEST me some music that i can download from the site'. Is this correct or should 'Suggest to me' be used here?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. :)

[Alan]

Hi Linus,

'Suggest me' is just about acceptable. By that I mean it is clear what is meant but the omission of 'to' would be more usual in conversation. The problem is possibly that 'suggest' usually takes a direct object and when you hear 'suggest me' spoken, it takes a moment to realise that 'me' is the indirect object.

Any use?

Alan
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[Linus]

Hi Alan,

Thanks for the prompt response... That answers my concern, thank you very much. I was trying to make someone understand the same, but had failed to. Thanks again... ;)

[Kidman1975]

Hullo Alan,

well, my name is Paul and I have just created an account. I'll create my introduction as soon as I can.
I would like to ask you about this topic, if you don't mind. I'm studying English and my teacher told us (the students) about the proper use of Suggest, and named the following example:

He suggested OUR going to the new cinema.

I've been looking up for this expression without any success.
Could you please explain this to me?
Thanks in advance!
Paul.

[Beeesneees]

It is a less straightforward way of saying, 'he suggested that we should go to the new cinema'.
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[Liathroidsneachta]

Can I use: "I suggest this be sent by post"?

I hear it a lot in business, but am now unsure if it's grammatically correct.

Thanks!