To better participate in a meeting, you need to let your voice be heard.
Here are some common expressions used when attending a meeting.
To make suggestions.
Making suggestions is a good way to contribute to meetings.
Normally suggestions with I suggest and we should are stronger than those with how about and perhaps.
Here are some examples.
I suggest we improve the user interface of our website.
We shouldn't rush into this new campaign.
How about improving the user interface of our website?
Perhaps we need to consider a cheaper solution as our budget is tight.
To agree.
Besides making your own suggestions, you also need to react to others'suggestions.
You can agree with people by saying.
That's just what I was thinking.
I couldn't agree more with anna.
I have to side with ana on this issue.
I have to side with ana on this issue.
To disagree.
Attendees may have different opinions about a particular issue.
Saying I disagree directly in a meeting can be considered impolite.
Instead, you can politely disagree with someone by saying.
To be honest, I'm not sure about that.
I beg to differ. I don't think this is the priority right now.
I see your point, but I don't think advertising on tv is a good idea.
To be honest, I'm not sure about that.
To ask for clarification.
If you don't understand what people are saying, ask them to clarify the point.
Asking questions early on can help you avoid making mistakes later.
I don't quite follow you. Could you please clarify this for me?
I'm afraid I don't quite understand what you are getting at.
Could you give me some further clarification please?
What can you say to ask for clarification?
Could you please clarify this for me?
What can you say to show your agreement?
You say you couldn't agree more. You mean you completely agree.
What can you say to show your disagreement?
What should you do if you have different opinions with others?
I don't quite follow you.
I'm afraid I don't quite understand what you are Geting at.