In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the key phrases necessary for successful communication in business meetings.
From introductions and greetings to managing discussions, asking for clarification, and summarizing key points, we will provide sample phrases, and insightful strategies to help you feel more confident in any business meeting scenario.
Don’t forget to use the videos to practice your speaking skills.
NOTE: We will add new sections soon.
Greeting participants as they come in
In this section, we will focus on greeting participants as they come into the meeting. Because participants don’t usually come into the meeting room all at once, greeting every single person as they come in will prevent those awkward moments of silence. So let’s see some key phrases that you can use to avoid sounding repetitive.
KEY PHRASES
- We’re just going to wait a few minutes and let everyone get logged in and then we will begin.
- Hello! I’m so glad to have you here.
- Hey, Sam. How are you?
- Hi, Janet. Good to see you.
- Hi, Clara. It’s great that you could join us.
- We'll wait briefly to ensure everyone has successfully connected, and then we'll commence the meeting.
- Welcome, Kate. I'm thrilled to have you with us.
- Hi, John. How have you been?
- Hello, Tom. It’s good to see you here.
- Hello, Tom. It's good to see you joining us.
- Let's give it a few moments to allow all participants to join the meeting, and then we'll get started.
- Hi, Janet. Nice to have you here.
- Hey, Olivia. How's your week been?
- Hi, Pablo. I am glad you could make it.
- Hi, Clara. Thanks for being a part of this meeting.
KEY PHRASES
- Let’s get the meeting started.
- Now that we have everyone on board, let's dive in.
- Well, it looks like everyone is here, so let’s get started.
- It looks like everyone is settled and we have a lot to cover today, so let’s dive in.
- Okay, everyone is accounted for. Let's start the meeting without further delay.
- Let’s get the ball rolling.
- Okay, let's get this meeting started, shall we?
- With everyone present, it's time to start the meeting.
- With everyone here and ready, let's start the meeting.
- Now that we're all here and ready to go, let's get the meeting underway.
- Now that we're all here, let's begin.
- Let’s get started, shall we? I think everyone is here.
- With everyone in attendance, let's begin our meeting.
- Alright, now that we're all present, let's kick off the meeting.
- Now that we have a full house, let's jump right into the agenda.
KEY PHRASES
- Hello everybody and welcome!
- Welcome, everyone! Thanks for being here.
- Welcome, everyone. We appreciate your presence.
- Good afternoon, I'd like to thank everyone for coming today.
- Welcome everyone, thank you for attending. It’s really good to see you.
- Thank you all for joining us today.
- Hello, everyone! Thank you for joining us today.
- A warm welcome to all attendees. Let's get started.
- We're delighted to see all of you. Thanks for joining our meeting.
- Greetings, everyone! We extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you.
- Good to see everyone here. Welcome!
- Greetings, everyone! We're glad you could join us.
- Welcome everyone and thank you so much for being here.
- A warm welcome to each of you. We're excited to have you here.
- Hello, everyone! Thank you for taking the time to join us. Your presence is greatly appreciated.
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