Lesson 7 - Discussions in a meeting

What is a polite way to interrupt someone in a meeting?

• You are wrong, let me speak.

• Excuse me, could I add something here?

• Be quiet, I have an idea.

• Stop talking, I want to say something.

Which sentence is commonly used to start a meeting?

• Let’s get down to business.

• I’m bored, let’s finish quickly.

• Why are we here?

• I’m too busy for this.

What is a polite way to disagree in a meeting?

• I completely disagree with you.

• That’s a terrible idea.

• I see your point, but I’m not sure I agree.

• You’re wrong.

Which sentence can you use to clarify your own point in a meeting?

• Let me explain that in another way.

• Let’s vote on this now.

• I completely disagree with you.

• Can we move to the next point?

Which sentence could you use to delay making a decision?

• Let’s wait until we have more information.

• Let’s decide right now.

• I don’t want to talk about this anymore.

• We already know the answer.

What sentence can you use to invite other opinions?

• Does anyone else have any thoughts?

• Stop talking, I decide.

• Let’s argue about this.

• We don’t need more ideas.

Which sentence can you use to summarize the key points at the end of a meeting?

• Let’s quickly review what we’ve discussed today.

• This meeting is boring, goodbye.

• Let’s decide everything next week.

• Does anyone want coffee before we leave?

What sentence shows you understand someone’s point?

• I see what you mean.

• That makes no sense.

• I wasn’t listening.

• Whatever.

What sentence can you use to ask for clarification?

• Could you explain that in more detail?

• I don’t care, move on.

• Why are you talking?

• You don’t make sense.

What sentence can you use to check if everyone agrees?

• Are we all happy with this decision?

• Does anyone care?

• Are we done yet?

• Who wants to leave?