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Introduction
I'm happy to be here. I'm glad to have this opportunity to . . . Today, I'd like to talk (to you) about . . . My topic today is . . . The focus of my remarks is . . . I'd like to share some thoughts on (topic) Main points
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Meeting and discussions |
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| Getting started | Talking about discussion items |
| Let's get started. | The first thing we need to discuss is . . . |
| We need to discuss . . . | The first item on the agenda is . . . |
| We need to talk about . . . | The first thing on the list is . . . |
| First, we need to talk about . . . | |
| Presenting Options | Moving on |
| We have several alternatives: | Let's move on to Item 2. |
| We have two options: | Let's move on to the next topic. |
| We could either . . . or . . . | We need to move on. |
| The next item (of business) is . . . | |
| We need to go on to the next item. | |
| Shall/Should we move on? | |
| Stalling the Discussion | Asking for Clarification |
| Before we move on, I think we should . . . | What to you mean by . . . . |
| Wait a minute. We haven't discussed . . . | I don't quite follow you. |
| Don't you think we need to . . . | I didn't get what you meant by . . . |
| Not so fast. We haven't (yet) . . . | Could you clarify that? |
| Could you elaborate on that? | |
| Making a Suggestion/Proposal | Giving Feedback |
| I think we should . . . | (I think) that's a good idea. |
| Maybe we should . . . | You have a good point. |
| I suggest . . . | Good idea/point. |
| Why don't we . . . | I agree. |
| How about . . . | I disagree. I think . . . |
| We could . . . | Sorry. I don't agree with you. |
| You have a good point, but . . . | |
| That's not such a good idea. | |
| Asking for Opinions | I don't think that's a good idea. |
| What do you think, George? | Checking for Consensus |
| What's your opinion on that, Martha? | Do we all agree (on that)? |
| Any thoughts on that? | Does everyone agree? |
| Any ideas? | Closing the meeting |
| Summarizing | That's all for today. |
| In summary, | That's it then. (informal) |
| The conclusion is . . . | The meeting is adjourned. (very formal) |
| So, we've decided to . . . | |
| We're going to . . . (then) | |
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