{"id":12085,"date":"2023-12-29T16:00:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-29T15:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/tips\/sos-ho-una-riunione-in-inglese-vocabolario-e-frasi-idiomatiche-di-emergenza\/"},"modified":"2024-11-27T12:22:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T11:22:40","slug":"sos-i-have-a-meeting-in-english-what-expressions-idioms-and-basic-business-vocabulary-do-i-need-to-survive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/sos-i-have-a-meeting-in-english-what-expressions-idioms-and-basic-business-vocabulary-do-i-need-to-survive\/","title":{"rendered":"SOS: I have a meeting in English! What Expressions, Idioms and Basic Business Vocabulary Do I Need To Survive?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_is_a_meeting_in_your_agenda_and_youre_only_realising_now_that_it_will_be_in_English_Uhhh%E2%80%A6_Its_never_a_nice_surprise_but_were_here_for_you_Heres_a_Conversation_Club_made_especially_for_you_If_you_want_to_make_sure_you_have_the_vocabulary_and_idiomatic_expressions_to_survive_a_meeting_with_foreign_colleagues_or_clients_%E2%80%93_you_came_to_the_right_place\"><\/span>There is a meeting in your agenda and you&#8217;re only realising now that it will be in English? Uhhh&#8230; It&#8217;s never a nice surprise, but we&#8217;re here for you! Here&#8217;s a Conversation Club made especially for you! If you want to make sure you have the vocabulary and idiomatic expressions to survive a meeting with foreign colleagues or clients &#8211; you came to the right place!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0abab5;color:#0abab5\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0abab5;color:#0abab5\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/sos-i-have-a-meeting-in-english-what-expressions-idioms-and-basic-business-vocabulary-do-i-need-to-survive\/#There_is_a_meeting_in_your_agenda_and_youre_only_realising_now_that_it_will_be_in_English_Uhhh%E2%80%A6_Its_never_a_nice_surprise_but_were_here_for_you_Heres_a_Conversation_Club_made_especially_for_you_If_you_want_to_make_sure_you_have_the_vocabulary_and_idiomatic_expressions_to_survive_a_meeting_with_foreign_colleagues_or_clients_%E2%80%93_you_came_to_the_right_place\" >There is a meeting in your agenda and you&#8217;re only realising now that it will be in English? Uhhh&#8230; It&#8217;s never a nice surprise, but we&#8217;re here for you! Here&#8217;s a Conversation Club made especially for you! If you want to make sure you have the vocabulary and idiomatic expressions to survive a meeting with foreign colleagues or clients &#8211; you came to the right place!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/sos-i-have-a-meeting-in-english-what-expressions-idioms-and-basic-business-vocabulary-do-i-need-to-survive\/#Prepared_for_you_by_My_Personal_English_Coach\" >Prepared for you by:  My Personal English Coach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/sos-i-have-a-meeting-in-english-what-expressions-idioms-and-basic-business-vocabulary-do-i-need-to-survive\/#Non_sai_da_dove_iniziare\" >Non sai da dove iniziare?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/sos-i-have-a-meeting-in-english-what-expressions-idioms-and-basic-business-vocabulary-do-i-need-to-survive\/#Not_sure_where_to_start\" >Not sure where to start?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/sos-i-have-a-meeting-in-english-what-expressions-idioms-and-basic-business-vocabulary-do-i-need-to-survive\/#First_Things_First\" >First Things First!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/sos-i-have-a-meeting-in-english-what-expressions-idioms-and-basic-business-vocabulary-do-i-need-to-survive\/#Round_1_Its_all_about_YOU\" >Round  1:  It&#8217;s all about YOU!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/sos-i-have-a-meeting-in-english-what-expressions-idioms-and-basic-business-vocabulary-do-i-need-to-survive\/#Round_2_Being_on_the_same_page_is_important\" >Round 2: Being on the same page is important!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/sos-i-have-a-meeting-in-english-what-expressions-idioms-and-basic-business-vocabulary-do-i-need-to-survive\/#Round_3_Agree_to_Disagree\" >Round 3: Agree to Disagree!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/tips\/sos-i-have-a-meeting-in-english-what-expressions-idioms-and-basic-business-vocabulary-do-i-need-to-survive\/#Remember_%E2%80%93_there_is_always_more_Here_is_your_Follow_Up_Video\" >Remember &#8211; there is always more! Here is your Follow Up Video:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepared_for_you_by_My_Personal_English_Coach\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Prepared for you by:<\/mark> <\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/method\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/method\/\">My Personal English Coach<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non_sai_da_dove_iniziare\"><\/span>Non sai da dove iniziare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:46% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10939 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-by-MPEC-Explained-ITALIANO-1.pdf\">Cosa \u00e8 il Conversation Club by MPEC<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ottimizza-il-club.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ottimizza-il-club.pdf\">Come sfruttare la sessione al meglio<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_sure_where_to_start\"><\/span>Not sure where to start?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:46% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10941 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-by-MPEC-Explained-English-.pdf\">What is the MPEC Conversation Club<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Club-Optimisation.pdf\">How to really benefit from each session<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"color:#0abab5\">Contattaci per unirti al Club | Contact MPEC to join the Club<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Things_First\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">First Things First!<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Here&#8217;s a set of 10 essential business expressions that are most frequently used during meetings<\/mark><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Agenda<\/strong> \ud83d\udcdd- A list of items to be discussed in a meeting. <em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Let&#8217;s review the agenda for today&#8217;s meeting.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minutes<\/strong> \ud83d\udcac- The official record of what was discussed and decided in a meeting. <em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Who will be responsible for taking the minutes?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Action Items<\/strong> \u2705 Tasks that are assigned to attendees to be completed after the meeting. <em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;We have several action items to follow up on after today&#8217;s discussion.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brainstorm<\/strong> \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f- A collaborative process of generating ideas. <em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;We&#8217;ll spend the first part of the meeting brainstorming potential solutions.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Synergy<\/strong> \ud83d\udcca- The combined effect of a group that exceeds the sum of individual efforts. <em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;By working together, we can create a synergy that benefits the entire project.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Touchpoint<\/strong>\ud83e\udef3 &#8211; An opportunity for communication or interaction. <em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;We&#8217;ll have weekly touchpoints to discuss project updates.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy-in<\/strong> -\ud83e\udd1d Agreement or approval for a proposal or idea. <em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;It&#8217;s crucial that we get buy-in from all stakeholders.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deliverables<\/strong> \u26f3\ufe0f &#8211; Tangible or intangible outputs from a project or task. <em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;What are the key deliverables for this phase of the project?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)<\/strong>\ud83d\udcf6- Metrics used to evaluate success or progress. <em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;We need to establish clear KPIs for our new marketing strategy.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Takeaway<\/strong> \ud83e\udde9- A key point or main message to remember from a meeting. <em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;The main takeaway from today&#8217;s meeting is the need for faster implementation.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_1_Its_all_about_YOU\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Round  1:  It&#8217;s all about YOU!<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reflecting on your past projects, what unique skills or insights have you brought to the table that made a significant difference?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can you share an experience from a previous role where regularly touching base with your team or a client proved to be crucial? How did it impact the project&#8217;s outcome?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2 Cool Idioms You Should Try: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bring to the table \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition<\/strong>: To offer something, like a skill or idea, to a group or project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;What unique skills can you bring to the table in this team?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Touch base \ud83e\udd1d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition<\/strong>: To make contact or check in with someone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Let\u2019s touch base next week to discuss the project\u2019s progress.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_2_Being_on_the_same_page_is_important\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Round 2: Being on the same page is important!<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How important it is in your line of business to make sure everyone is on the same page? Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What natural English expressions are you familiar with that can be helpful to check if you and the other participants are &#8216;on the same page&#8217; on something? Not sure? Look below to find some cool synonyms of this idiom!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On the same page \ud83d\udcd6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Definition<\/strong>: Having a mutual understanding or agreement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Example<\/strong><\/em>: &#8220;Before we conclude, let&#8217;s make sure we&#8217;re all on the same page about the deadlines.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5 good synonyms<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In agreement<\/strong> &#8211; Reflecting a mutual understanding or similar opinions.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;After the meeting, we were all in agreement about the new strategy.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seeing eye to eye<\/strong> &#8211; Having similar views or sentiments.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;It&#8217;s great that the whole team is seeing eye to eye on this issue.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aligned<\/strong> &#8211; Being in a position of agreement or cooperation.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Our goals for the project are perfectly aligned.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In accord<\/strong> &#8211; In a state of agreement or harmony.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;The managers were in accord regarding the decision to expand.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On the same wavelength<\/strong> &#8211; Thinking in a similar way or having similar thoughts and opinions.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;It\u2019s clear we\u2019re on the same wavelength about the marketing approach.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_3_Agree_to_Disagree\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Round 3: Agree to Disagree!<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When people disagree or need more information to reach clear understanding, what do they usually say? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What are your &#8216;go to expressions&#8217;?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not sure? Check out the list below and discuss it with your partner(s). Together, choose your <strong>Top 3 Disagreement Expressions<\/strong> you all could try next time you need them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/softskills\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10819\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;I beg to differ&#8221;<\/strong> &#8211; A polite way to disagree with someone&#8217;s opinion.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I beg to differ on that point. I believe we should reconsider our strategy.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m not so sure about that&#8221;<\/strong> &#8211; Expressing doubt or uncertainty about a statement or idea.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I&#8217;m not so sure about that approach. Have we considered the potential risks?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s agree to disagree&#8221;<\/strong> &#8211; Acknowledging that there is a fundamental disagreement that is unlikely to be resolved.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;It seems we have different perspectives on this issue. Let&#8217;s agree to disagree for now.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;From my point of view&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong> &#8211; Introducing one&#8217;s own perspective, which may differ from others.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;From my point of view, we need to prioritize customer feedback more.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I see it differently&#8221;<\/strong> &#8211; Indicating that one&#8217;s understanding or opinion contrasts with what has been expressed.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I see it differently; I think our focus should be on long-term goals rather than short-term gains.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;That hasn&#8217;t been my experience&#8221;<\/strong> &#8211; Referring to one&#8217;s own experiences to counter a general statement or assumption.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;That hasn&#8217;t been my experience with our European clients.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I have reservations about&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong> &#8211; Expressing concerns or hesitations regarding a particular idea or plan.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I have reservations about increasing our budget without further analysis.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;We seem to be on different pages&#8221;<\/strong> &#8211; Indicating that there is a lack of agreement or understanding.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;We seem to be on different pages about the project timeline.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/spilch\/meet-suzanne-for-35-45-min?month=2023-03\" style=\"background-color:#0abab5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Want to Join the Club? 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