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Meetings · part 2 — hearing everyone out

Invite others to speak and listen to their ideas.

ほかの人に発言をうながし、意見に耳をかたむけられるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

Let's hear ~ out.
What do you think?
Go ahead, please.
That's a good point.

Example conversation

ABefore we decide, let's hear Mr. Sato out.
BThank you. I think we should wait one more week.
AGo ahead, tell us why.
BThe test isn't finished yet.
AThat's a good point. What do you think, Aya?
BI agree with him.

In context

Listen to a manager in a meeting. 'Before we make a decision, let's hear everyone out. Aya, what do you think? Go ahead, please. Ken, I'd like your view too. Every idea helps, and that's a good point to keep in mind — the best plans come from listening first.'

When to use it · practice

A quiet colleague hasn't spoken yet. Invite them to share.
まだ発言していない静かな同僚がいます。発言をうながしましょう。
Someone wants to speak before the group decides. Make space for them.
だれかがグループの決定前に話したがっています。その人に場をゆずりましょう。
A colleague makes a useful comment. Acknowledge it warmly.
同僚が役立つ意見を言いました。あたたかく受け止めましょう。

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