Discussion language

Discussion language

inviting people to speak

(Paul), you had something you wanted to say.

What's your opinion?

What do you think?

ways of agreeing

That may be true, but what about....?

Yes, absolutely.

Yes, I'd agree with that.

ways of disagreeing

That's not true, actually.

Well, I'm not sure about that.

I'm not sure I agree, actually.

asking to speak

Sorry, do you mind if I interrupt?

Can I just say something here?

allowing someone to interrupt

Sure, go ahead.

Yes, of course.

not allowing someone to interrupt

Can I just finish what I was saying?

If I could just finish making this point.