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Meetings · part 1 — joining in

Jump into a discussion and add real value.

議論に入りこみ、しっかり価値を付け加えられるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

Let me chime in on ~.
Building on that, ~.
If I could add ~.
That's a great point, and ~.

Example conversation

AWe think the launch should be in March.
BLet me chime in on that. Building on your point, March gives us a head start.
AExactly.
BIf I could add one thing — we'd need marketing ready by February.
AThat's a great point, and doable.
BThen I'm fully on board.

In context

Listen to someone joining a discussion well. 'Let me chime in on the timing. Building on what Sara said, an earlier launch does give us an edge. If I could add one thing, though — we'd need marketing fully ready by February. That's a great point to plan around, not a reason to wait.'

When to use it · practice

You want to build on a colleague's idea. Chime in and add to it.
同僚のアイデアに乗っかりたいです。発言して、付け加えましょう。
You have one extra point. Add it smoothly.
ひとつ追加の点があります。スムーズに加えましょう。
You agree but want to extend it. Affirm and build.
賛成しつつ広げたいです。同意して、発展させましょう。

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