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Meetings · part 1 — joining in

Contribute a crisp, well-framed point.

簡潔で枠組みのはっきりした意見を述べられるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

If I can jump in — ~.
In a nutshell, my view is ~.
I'd frame it as ~.
Let me build on that.

Example conversation

AWe've heard a few options. Thoughts?
BIf I can jump in — in a nutshell, my view is we go with option two.
AWhy's that?
BI'd frame it as lower risk for similar reward.
AGood framing.
BLet me build on that: it also buys us time.

In context

Listen to a sharp contribution. 'If I can jump in here — in a nutshell, my view is that option two is the strongest. I'd frame it as lower risk for a very similar reward. Let me build on the earlier point about timing: option two also buys us a quarter to prepare. That's not nothing.'

When to use it · practice

You want to enter a discussion crisply. Jump in and state your view in a nutshell.
議論に簡潔に入りたいです。割って入り、要点を一言で述べましょう。
You want to frame your point well. Frame it clearly.
要点をうまく枠づけしたいです。はっきり枠づけしましょう。
You want to extend someone's idea. Build on it.
だれかのアイデアを広げたいです。それに乗せましょう。

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