When you take part in a meeting you can use some useful phrases
| Opening a meeting.
Right then
Right, can we start?
Ladies and Gentlemen, are we ready to begin?
Ok then, perhaps we could make a start?
If everybody is ready, maybe we could make a start?
Directing attention.
Let’s get straight down to business
Shall we get down to business?
Let’s get the meeting underway.
Inviting someone to state their position.
Would you like to start, John?
Could I ask for your comments first?
Could I ask you for your view on this matter?
What are your first impressions of the new proposals?
Making suggestion.
Couldn’t we make a better offer?
Why don’t we...?
I think we should...
What about...?
Let’s consider...
Maybe it would be a good idea...?
Have you thought about...?
What do you think of...?
| Hesitating.
Oh, let me think for a moment.
Well now...
I’m glad you asked me that...
I’ve no idea. I’m afraid
I can’t answer that
I’ll need some time to think about it
Interrupting.
Do you mind if I just interrupt?
Could I say something on that point?
May I add something to that?
Excuse me, but could I just say something?
Agreeing.
I absolutely agree.
You are right (of course).
Yes indeed!
I quite agree with you.
Exactly.
That’s true.
That’s a wonderful idea.
Disagreeing.
Are you sure?
I don’t think I really like the idea.
No, I disagree.
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