Silvana Flashcards
Networking / Brainstorming phrases
1
Q
I wholeheartedly believe ..
A
For sharing emotionally charged opinions
2
Q
That is to say, … / What I’m getting at is …
A
To paraphrase what I said. Ensure interlocutor’s understanding
3
Q
Let me see if I understood. So , …
A
To paraphrase what interlocutor said. Ensure my own understanding
4
Q
From what I gathered, …
A
To relay what I heard with a colleague
5
Q
What are your thoughts on…
A
To get sb’s opinion
6
Q
Could you elaborate on that idea?
A
To get extra information from interlocutor
7
Q
That’s a valid point.
A
agreeing
8
Q
I see your point, but … Here’s why:
A
disagreeing