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Speaking points:

Rich people are usually less generous than poor people.


The elderly are best looked after in nursing homes, not family homes.
The unemployed should not receive any state benefits.
Cultural diversity in a globalized world
Stereotypes are not always true.
Agreeing / Disagreeing:
Agreeing Disagreeing Being cautious/balancing an
Yes, you are quite/absolutely right. I’m not sure you’re right about ... argument/offering counter
Yes, I quite agree with you. I’m afraid I can’t agree with you arguments:
I couldn’t agree with you more. I’m not so sure. We need to think this (one)
Well, I suppose you may/could be right I agree up to a point, but don’t through
Expressing opinions: you think ... X is a very sensitive issue
In my opinion ... I partly agree with you, but ... It’s just speculation on our part
Personally, I think that ... I have to disagree. Don’t you Certainly X is important, but I
If you ask me ... think .. still think that ...
That’s a good point/question I can see what you are saying, While accepting X, we
Well, that’s an interesting question, but but ... mustn’t/shouldn’t forget ...
As far as I’m concerned, ...
To be honest, I’m not sure, but ...
To begin with, ...
To sum up, then, I/we have chosen ...

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