Section 60 Sharing Opinions

Section 60 Sharing Opinions

 

A : Basic ｅxpressions

- opinion = [position, point of view, idea]→ What's your opinion?→ I'd like to make a quick comment

- go around the table = speak in turns = speak by taking turns

- get the ball rolling → Who's going to get the ball rolling?

B : Key sentences

- Who's going to get the ball rolling?

- What's your opinion [position/view] on the project?

- What do you think of someone's thoughts? = How do you feel [think] about it?

- Would like to add anything?

- I'd like to get some feedback.

- I'd like to sate my view [opinion] - I'd like to quick comment.

- Without a shadow of a doubt, [ I'm convinced that ~/ I strongly believe that ~ / It's clear obvious

to me that ~]

- I tend to think that [ improve on our disappointing performance ]

- It seems to me that [ pour money into some new products ]

- We need to [ find some ways to avoid downsizing ]

- Your guess is as good as mine. So tell me what you think.

C : Key Dialog

- Has anyone else got anything to contribute? → May I make quick comment?

- Who's going to get ball rolling? → I suggest we go around the table.

- I strongly believe that it's right time to expand a business overseas. → What do you think of Jp's opinions?

- I think we spend too much money on advertising. → I'm convinced that we'll get better returns.

- Would you like to add anything? → I think we should focus on the domestic market.

- I suggest that we should cut costs. → We'll take your suggestion seriously.

- Are there any other opinions? → We need to pour money into some new products.

D : Office Talk

- Today, we are going to discuss how to maximize profit. Who's going to get the ball rolling?

- Let's go around the table. Sounds good. JP, would you like to kick things off?

- In my opinion, we've been to focused on the domestic market. I'm convinced that it's time to develop the overseas market.

→ I understand what you're saying. What do you think of JP's thought.

- It makes sence, but the domestic economy is headed for trouble. I strongly believe we need to downsize.

→ Are there any other opinions?

E : Further Study

- I see what you mean. - Good point! - I get your point. - I understand what you're saying.

- I don't quite understand. I don't see what you mean. - I don't quite follow you.

- I don't catch that. - Could you repeat that, Please? - Could you give us some more details?