USEFUL LANGUAGE FOR TAKING PART IN MEETINGS

Making a suggestion:
Why don’t we…?
Rejecting a suggestion:
Shall I…?
I don’t think it’s a good idea.
How about…?
I’m not sure that would work for us.
I think we should…
Let’s…

Asking for an opinion:

What do you think?
Giving opinions:
Interrupting: How do you feel about this?
I think…
Hold on… What’s your opinion?
In my opinion…
Could I just say
We need to…
something?
Sorry, to interrupt but…

Agreeing:
That’s true.
Disagreeing:
I agree / I totally agree.
I’m sorry, I don’t agree.
I agree because…
I’m afraid I don’t agree
That’s right.
Maybe, but…
You’re right.
I see what you mean, but…
I really like the idea.
I don’t know about that. I think…
Yes, because…
That’s right, but…