20 Useful Business Meeting Phrases

Giving Opinions:

• In my opinion, having the party by the beach would be the best opinion.

• I feel that we need to be prepared if it rains tomorrow.

• The way I see things is that everyone should bring their own sleeping bags.

Suggesting and Advising:

• Why don’t we head to Toronto a day in advance, so we don't have to wake up early.

• I strongly believe we should book our tickets at least a month in advance.

• I suggest that we buy some toilet paper to store at home.

• How about we go pick up the groceries tonight.

• What if we plan a trip to Greece this summer.

• I suggest / recommend that we book the restaurant today.

Agreeing:

• Exactly!

• That’s exactly the way I feel.

• I have to agree with Ben.

• I’m in favor of Sandra’s plan.

Disagreeing:

• I’m afraid I can’t agree. The sales are declining already with no TV adverts.

• That may be true, however, teenagers spend most of their time on their phones.

• Up to a point I agree with you, but the stats show that Internet sales increased 40%.

• I understand what you are saying, but the marketing plans cannot be postponed.

Interrupting:

• May I have a word?

• If I may, I think that having another marketing campaign would be a great idea.

• Excuse me for interrupting, the plans for next quarter is already set.

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