1. Interrupting:
i) May I have a word?
ii) If I may, think. .
iii) Excuse me for interrupting.
2. Giving opinions:
i) I (really) feel that
ii) In my opinion
iii) The way I see things
3. Agreeing
i) Exactly!
ii) That's exactly the way I feel.
iii) I have to agree with (name)
4. Disagreeing with other opinions
i) Up to a point, I agree with you, but
ii) (I am afraid) I can't agree
5. Advising and suggesting
i) We should
ii) Why don't you. .
iii) How/ What about. . .
6. Commenting on opinions
i) Good point!
ii) I get your point
iii) I see what you mean
7. Clarifying
i) (Statement) Have I made that clear?
ii) (Statement) Do you see what I am getting at?
8. Asking for repetition
i) I didn't catch that.
ii) Could you repeat that please?
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