1.

I think that... *

2. It seems to me that... * summarize confirm

3. I would argue that...* would
4. Just to go along with what you said... *
legitimate
go along along
5. Going back to what xxx said... * relate to
someting bring others
on board

1.

I agree with you. *

2. Building on what XX has just said, ....

3. I am with you..., but [main point]. * I am with you
/
4. I follow your logic, but have you thought about/considered this... [main point]...? *
...
5. I see what you are saying, but Im not sure I would argue that... *

6. With all due respect, I think...

1.

Correct me if Im wrong, but isnt [a different topic]...?

2. Im not an expert on..., it seems to me that...

3. I might be wrong, but ...
4. I suspect that I lack some [background] information about this aspect, but here is my two
cents.
5. I am not sure about this..., you might want to check with Professor X... Would you mind
letting me know what he/she says?
6. [] This is one way to look at it. Another way to look at it might be....

1.

Just to clarify,...

2. May I ask a follow-up question?

3. Could you say more (about it)? *
4. Could you elaborate on this?


1.

Thats an amazing model/useful concept, but it occurred to me that [this/something]

might also play a role....Have you considered ...?

2. Thanks for your talk. I completely agree with your conclusion, but as Im sure youre aware,
Dr. XX explains this in a different way, and I was wondering if you could address her theory.
* but as Im sure youre aware
senior

1.

I was wondering if I could talk to you about... * email

was wondering/hoping
2. I was hoping that if I could talk to you about...
3. I was wondering if itd be possible that you...*
4. Sorry to bother you, Professor X....
5. I realize this is an unusual request...
6. I realize that you are very busy...
7. Thanks for your time.
8. Thanks in advance for your help.
9. It would be great if you could...* email

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