9 Different Ways To Ask For & Give Opinions - Business English Meetings

Questions and phrases like "What do you think...?" and "I think ..." are perfectly OK, but it can get a bit boring if we always use the same questions and phrases. Watch this short lesson and learn 9 different ways to ask for and give opinions in a business meeting or discussion.

3 different ways to ask for an opinion:
What are your thoughts on …?
What are your thoughts on the new investment strategy?
How do you feel about …?
How do you feel about the introduction of flexi-time?
Do you have any views on …?
Do you have any views on this topic?

3 different ways to give an opinion:
The way I see it ….
The way I see it, we need to invest more in staff training.
As far as I’m concerned, …
As far as I’m concerned, Mark is the best person for the job.
In my view, ...
In my view, the project was a great success

3 different ways to give strong opinions:
I’m absolutely convinced that …
I’m absolutely convinced that the new marketing strategy will work.
I strongly believe that …
I strongly believe that we can achieve these high targets.
I have no doubt that …
I have no doubt that Alina will find the right solution.

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Music credits:
Intro music: Far Away by MK2
Background music: Honey and Milk by The 126ers

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[trudythwala]

Thank you Derek, you have no idea how much I used to be running out of words during the business meeting. God bless you as you continue to teach us

[martinjokes]

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[JesusAlfredoHernandezOrozco]

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[soumaya]

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[martinjokes]

I haven't given it much thought until now

[omneyaahmed]

I was talking with an American guy and i wanted to ask him about his opinion of a country..i said, how do you find it ? But he didn't get it.
Is this wrong question??!