Dr Ray
Business English

Meetings Etiquette
Section 2: Making Suggestions

Section 2: Making Suggestions

Making suggestions in a meeting or discussion is a key skill for contributing ideas and fostering collaboration. Using polite and constructive language ensures that your suggestions are well-received and considered by others. Here are some strategies and phrases to help you make suggestions effectively.

Phrases for Making Suggestions

How about

How about we start the meeting at 9 AM instead?

How about assigning this task to Jane?

Could we

Could we consider extending the deadline by a week?

Could we arrange a follow-up meeting next month?

Why don't we

Why don't we collaborate with the marketing team on this project?

Why don't we try a different approach to solve this problem?

Example Dialogues

Dialogue 1:

A: We need to find a solution to the low engagement rate.

B: How about we conduct a survey to understand our audience better?


Dialogue 2:

A: The project deadline seems unrealistic.

B: Could we consider splitting the project into smaller phases?


Dialogue 3:

A: We should improve our customer support.

B: Why don't we implement a live chat feature on our website?

Select the sentence that best expresses a polite and constructive suggestion.

1. We need to improve our team communication.

2. Our marketing strategy needs a boost.

3. The current software is outdated.

4. We need to increase sales in the next quarter.

5. The office environment feels a bit dull.

6. Our website traffic is declining.

7. The team is feeling overworked.

8. Our product packaging looks outdated.

9. We need more feedback from our customers.

10. Our online shopping site is not user-friendly.

11. The current training program is too long.

12. We need to boost employee morale.


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