Speaking: Specific Purposes B2 - Lesson 4: Contributing Effectively in Meetings & Discussions

B2

Meetings & Discussions

ការចូលរួមប្រជុំ និងពិភាក្សា

🎯 Objective / គោលបំណង:

Stop being silent! Learn to Interrupt Politely, Disagree, and Clarify in a business setting.

💬 Scenario: Budget Meeting

Manager "I think we should cut the marketing budget by 20% next quarter."

Colleague "I agree. We spend too much on ads."

You (Need to step in!) "Sorry to interrupt, but I have to disagree. If we cut ads, sales will drop."

Manager "Really? Why do you say that?"

You (Clarifying) "What I mean is, our ads drive 50% of our revenue. We can't afford to lose that."

1. How to Interrupt Politely

Use these phrases to enter a conversation without being rude.

Phrase 1 សុំកាត់បន្តិច

"Sorry to interrupt, but..."
Use when you need to stop them quickly.

Phrase 2 សុំបន្ថែមបន្តិច

"Can I add something here?"
Use when there is a small pause.

2. How to Disagree (The Sandwich)

Validating + Disagreeing = Professional.

Phrase 3 ខ្ញុំយល់ ប៉ុន្តែ...

"I see your point, but..."
Validate first, then give your opinion.

Phrase 4 ខ្ញុំគិតផ្សេង...

"I'm afraid I have to disagree."
Formal and firm.

Choose the Best Phrase

Situation: Your boss is talking, but he has the wrong data. You need to correct him immediately.

A. "Stop! That is wrong."

B. "Sorry to interrupt, but I think those figures might be outdated."

C. "I don't agree."

Situation: A colleague gives an idea. You think it's too expensive.

A. "I see what you mean, but I'm worried about the cost."

B. "No, too expensive."

C. "Your idea is bad for the budget."