Polite Interruptions in Meetings

This video tutorial by Derek focuses on teaching professionals how to politely interrupt during meetings. It covers preparation techniques, reasons for interrupting, and provides examples of both semi-formal and informal interruption phrases. The lesson concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe and join the email list for more business English content.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• How to conclude a meeting

• How to politely interrupt someone during a meeting

• How to start a meeting

• How to schedule a meeting

What should you do if you have time before interrupting someone?

• Raise your voice

• Make eye contact or raise your hand slightly

• Ignore the person

• Leave the room

Which of the following is NOT a reason for interrupting someone?

• You need clarification

• You want to add something to the discussion

• You want to change the meeting topic

• You want the person to get to the point

How can you politely ask someone to repeat what they said?

• Can you repeat that?

• What did you say?

• I didn't get that, say it again.

• Sorry to interrupt, but could you go over that again please?

Which phrase is used to express disagreement politely?

• Could you just give us the most important facts?

• Can I add something here?

• Excuse me for interrupting, but that's not how I see it.

• Sorry to interrupt, but can you explain that again?

What makes a phrase semi-formal?

• Using 'sorry'

• Using 'would you mind explaining'

• Using 'can'

• Using the word 'please'

Which phrase is less formal for interrupting?

• Sorry to interrupt, but we're a bit short of time.

• Sorry to jump in, but we're a bit short of time.

• Excuse me for interrupting, but that's not how I see it.

• Could you just give us the most important facts?

What should you still use when interrupting colleagues you know well?

• Simple words like 'sorry' and 'please'

• Formal language

• No words at all

• Complex words

What is the purpose of using 'sorry' and 'please' in informal interruptions?

• To be overly polite

• To avoid being too direct

• To confuse the listener

• To extend the conversation

What should you do if you found the lesson helpful?

• Complain about it

• Ignore it

• Share it with friends and colleagues

• Delete it