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Meetings · part 2 — making your point

Make your point clearly and invite others to speak up.

要点をはっきり伝え、ほかの人にも発言をうながせるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

Let me make a point about ~.
Please speak up if ~.
My main point is ~.
Does that make sense?

Example conversation

ALet me make a point about the budget.
BPlease, go ahead.
AMy main point is that we need more for marketing.
BThat makes sense.
APlease speak up if anyone disagrees.
BNo, I think you're right.

In context

Listen to someone making a point in a meeting. 'Let me make a point about the schedule. My main point is simple: we need one more week to test properly. Please speak up if you see a problem with that. I'd rather hear your concerns now than after launch. Does that make sense to everyone?'

When to use it · practice

You want to raise something important. Make your point clearly.
大事なことを提起したいです。要点をはっきり伝えましょう。
You want honest feedback. Invite people to speak up.
正直な意見がほしいです。発言をうながしましょう。
You want to check understanding. Confirm it's clear.
理解を確認したいです。「伝わっていますか？」と確認しましょう。

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