I'd like to emphasize that customer dissatisfaction has been increasing.
We did achieve many things last year.
This is a very, very important question.
Proposing
recommend, suggest, propose
I suggest [recommend, propose]
My suggestion [recommendation, proposal] is
Example:
I suggest that we rephase the existing development plans.
In my opinion, our only option is to increase production.
My recommendation is that we reevaluate our relationship with this company.
Engaging Your Audience
How can we explain this?
Example:
Does anyone want to comment about this?
How many people here have ever predicted a stock's downfall?
Tom, you have a lot of knowledge in this area. Do you have anything to add?
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1. This is a very, very difficult problem.
2. We need a solution and we need it now.
3. We did think very carefully about this.
4. I'd like to emphasize the low performance of this particular month.
5. It does seem to be the best solution.
6. Peter, I know you have a lot of experience. Could you comment?
7. Is there anything we can do about this?
8. In my opinion, the only way forward is to cut back on staff.
9. I suggest that we reschedule phase four.
10. I propose that we consult our design team on this one.
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1. We had an extremely good year. As you can see, the sales for
this year are 10% higher than for the same period last year. Does
anyone want to comment on this? Well, I'm sure you're all as excited
as I am. My recommendation is that we try to improve on these figures
and not just try and maintain these kinds of sales numbers.
2. This is a very, very important question. How can we attract new
customers to our product? Tom, I know you have a lot of experience
with this, could you comment? I feel we have to make subtle changes
to the design that will attract newer customers but will not alienate
our old ones. I suggest that we consult our design team on this
one.
