I think so & I think this way?

[Nouma16]

Hi everybody,
i have a simple question, for native speakers of course :)
Can i use " i think this way" instead of " i think so"
for exampe: " these reasons made me think this way"

Thanks in advance.

[HamburgEnglish]

Hey it's Dr Bob, Frost??? NO House!

"I think this way" is "my opinion".
"I think so" is normally used for "I feel something is true but am unsure".

You will also find that some people use "I think so" to mean "I am in agreement with with the words or opinion of another".

Rob
www.hamburg-english.de