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Meetings · part 1 — joining in

Offer your view with confidence and nuance.

自信とニュアンスをもって意見を述べられるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

If I may throw in my two cents, ~.
For what it's worth, ~.
I'd push back gently on ~.
Hear me out: ~.

Example conversation

AWe're leaning toward option A.
BIf I may throw in my two cents — I'd push back gently on that.
AGo on.
BFor what it's worth, option B ages better. Hear me out: lower maintenance long-term.
AThat's worth considering.
BThat's all I'd add.

In context

Listen to a nuanced contribution. 'If I may throw in my two cents, I'd push back gently on option A. For what it's worth, I've seen that approach struggle at scale. Hear me out — option B costs a little more upfront, but it ages far better and needs less maintenance. I'm not insisting; I just want it on the table.'

When to use it · practice

The group is leaning one way. Offer your two cents and push back gently.
グループが一方に傾いています。「私見ですが」とやんわり反対しましょう。
You want to share experience modestly. Add it for what it's worth.
控えめに経験を共有したいです。「参考までに」と添えましょう。
You want them to follow your reasoning. Ask them to hear you out.
自分の論理を追ってほしいです。「最後まで聞いて」と言いましょう。

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