2.3 - Title: Meetings > Agreeing and Disagreeing

Useful Phrases

I just wanted to see what kind of feedback you’ve got

I really strongly disagree

Actually, I think Sean is right

I‘d be much happier

Speaking as an editor…

I think Sean’s floor plan is right

Transcript

Sean: The office move, as you know, the plans have been up by the main exit for a week now. I just wanted to see what kind of feedback you’ve got.

Tim: Yeah, Sean, I’m sorry, but I really strongly disagree with the new floor plan. I think it's divisive to separate the secretaries and the assistants out from the editors and managers. I’d be much happier if we could be located in teams.

Carrie: Actually, I think Sean is right. I’ve been chatting to some of the secretaries and they’re quite keen to all be sitting in the same area, and, speaking as an editor, I think I’d like to be with other editors so that we can bounce ideas off each other and things. So I think Sean’s floor plan is right.

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