Here are some valuable phrases you can use in all sorts of social or professional situations: | GIVING YOUR OPINION | ASKING FOR OPINIONS | | As I see it... | How do you feel about this? | | If you ask me... | What are your views? | | My impression is... | Any thoughts? | | It strikes me... | I'd appreciate your views on this... | | | Do you have anything to add? | | | I'd like to hear your thoughts on this. |
| AGREEING | DISAGREEING | | I couldn't agree more. | I'd like to agree with you, but I can't. | | Good Point | I understand how you feel, but... | | Exactly/Definitely/Absolutely | I see your point, but... | | You've convinced me. |
| EXPRESSING DOUBT | PERSUADING | | What concerns me is... | You must admit... | | I'm not entirely convinced... | Don't forget... | | A potential problem is... | You have to agree that... |
| ASKING FOR CLARIFICATION | CLARIFYING | | Could you give us an example? | The point I'm trying to make is.. | | Could you explain that in more detail? | An example which illustrates this is.. |
| WEIGHING UP | PRIORITES | | Is it feasible/workable/practical? | We need to remember... | | Is it worth the wait? | Our main priority is... | | How long will it take to get results? | We need to focus on... | | It's only a short-term solution. | Our primary goal is... | | The advantages outweigh the disadvantages. | | | The drawbacks are small compared to the potential benfits. | | | It is/isn't cost effective. | |
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