How do you politely and effectively express your opinions in meetings and other professional encounters?
You certainly need to be aware of the situation and have an idea of what is happening. You also need some tools to express yourself.
Is the situation favourable and going in the direction you think it should go, or are there issues “on the table” that do not correspond to how you see things or how you think?
It is easier to agree to a situation and more difficult to disagree. Sometimes disagreeing with an opinion of someone else needs to be done, though. Moreover, it is perfectly reasonable and possible to do this effectively and politely.
Have a look at the table. We give an indication of some possible situations.
- Personal point of view
- General point of view
- Agreeing with an opinion
- Disagreeing with an opinion
You can easily imagine a situation in which you might want to use these expressions. So learn them by heart and make them your own. Print out a paper copy you can look at before your next meeting, so you feel comfortable using these expressions.
Again, this post is about the importance of a good command of the main language spoken in the world, English. This lingua franca for managers and professionals has a specific version that we call Business English. Allpolyglot is the language specialist for those who want and need English to perform more effectively.
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