Language Used to Participated in Meetings

 

a.       Getting the chairperson’s attention

May I have a word?

Excuse me for interrupting.

b.      Giving opinions

I am positive that….

In my opinion…

c.       Asking for opinions

               Do you （really）think that?

                I see what your mean.

                Good point. (重要的建议，出众的想法)

       d．Agreeing

               I totally agree with you.

       e. Disagreeing

             Unfortunately, I see it differently….

             I suggest/recommend that…

       f. Clarifying

          Have I made that clear?

     Let me put this another  way.

        g. Requesting information

Please, could you…?

Would you mind…?

        h.   Asking for repetition

I missed that, Could you please say it again, please?

I didn’t catch that. Could you repeat that, please?

       i.   Asking for clarification

I don’t see what you mean. Could we have some more details, please?

a.       Asking for verification

Do you mean that…?

Is it true that…?

b.      Correcting information

Sorry, I think you misunderstand what I said.

c.       Keeping the meeting on target

Let’s get back on track, why don’t we?