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Moderator - Responsibilities
make sure everyone participates |
keep discussion on topic |
ask speakers to explain their opinions |
ask participants if they agree or disagree |
take notes on the discussion |
summarize the important points at the end |
Moderator - Set the Topic
Today we are going to discuss... |
Our topic for today's discussion is... |
As you know, today we are talking about... |
Moderator - Give a Speaker the Floor
Who would like to begin / go first / open the discussion? |
Let's turn the floor over to [Name]. |
Let's hear from [Name]. |
[Name], what do you think? |
Moderator - Ask for Comments
Does anyone have anything to say / add / contribute? |
Who would like to make a comment? |
Any further comments? |
Comments, anyone? |
Mod. - Ask for Questions
Who would like to ask a question? |
Does anyone have a question? |
Are there any questions? |
Questions, anyone? |
Mod. - Ask for Replies
Who would like to answer / respond to that question? |
Does anyone have an answer / response? |
Could I have someone respond to that question? |
Any comments? |
Mod. - Get Attention and Call to Order
Could I have your attention, please? |
Would everyone stop talking for a moment? |
Attention, please! |
Listen up! |
Let's not all talk at once. |
Let's calm down. |
Quiet down! |
Moderator - Stay on Topic
We seem to have gotten off topic. |
Perhaps we could get back to the main point. |
Let's not get off topic. |
Coming back to the topic... |
After using one of these phrases, look at your notes and either:
restate the topic
ask the most recent question again
ask a new question related to the topic
Moderator - Summary & Conclusion
To summarize / recap... |
In short /summary... |
In conclusion... |
Altogether / overall, we thought... |
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Participant - Responsibilities
speak loudly and clearly |
take your time speaking; do not rush |
take turns speaking; do not interrupt |
listen carefully to other speakers; make eye-contact and nod |
ask other speakers questions (for clarification or more information) |
let the moderator lead the discussion |
Participant - Give Your Opinion
I think / feel / believe... |
My opinion on [this topic] is that... |
I am in favor of / support... |
If you ask me, ... |
In my opinion... |
In my experience, ... |
The way I see it... |
It seems to me that... |
Participant - Respond: Other Opinions
I understand your position, (but ...) |
That is a valid point, (but...) |
I see your point, (but...) |
As [you/Name] said / mentioned (earlier), [reword their opinion]. I agree / disagree because... |
In regard to / Regarding [Name]'s comment about [reword their opinion], I think... |
Participant - Agree
I agreewith you completely. |
I couldn't agree more. |
That's a good point. |
My thoughts exactly. |
You're absolutely right. |
Definitely / Absolutely / Exactly. |
Participant - Disagree
I diagree with you completely. |
I have to disagree. |
I can't say that I agree. |
I beg to differ. |
I'm not so sure about that. |
I don't see it that way at all. |
Not at all / No way / I don't think so. |
Participant - Ask a Question
Asking for |
Further Information |
If I may ask... |
I'd like to ask... |
I was wondering... |
I have a question for [Name]. |
Could you tell us more about... |
Asking for |
Clarification |
I'm sorry, I don't understand. |
Could you please repeat that / speak up / slow down. |
What do you mean? |
What did you mean when you said [reword their statement]? |
Participant - Respond: Topic/Question
If I may, I'd like to answer / respond / reply to the question / make a comment. |
There's something I'd like to say in response. |
Moderator: When a participant asks to speak, respond with:
Go ahead.
Please.
Please wait. [Someone else] wanted to speak next.
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