The road to hell is paved with good intentions	A
We need your help to fill out the yellow columns.	a
At the end of the period, you will have useless Work Orders.	a
the strategy help us determine the frequency of work	la estrategia nos ayuda a determinar la frecuencia de trabajo
“The original question, 'Can machines think?' I believe to be too meaningless to deserve discussion.”	― Alan Turing, Mechanical Intelligence: Collected Works of A.M. Turing tags: machines33 likesLike
Now I'm a scientific expert; that means I know nothing about absolutely everything.	Arthur C. Clarke
I would defend the liberty of consenting adult creationists to practice whatever intellectual perversions they like in the privacy of their own homes; but it is also necessary to protect the young and innocent.	Arthur C. Clarke
I don't believe in astrology; I'm a Sagittarius and we're skeptical.	Arthur C. Clarke
Until we get rid of religion, we won't be able to conduct the search for God.	Arthur C. Clarke
When you finally understand the universe, it will not only be stranger than you imagine, it will be stranger than you can imagine.	Arthur C. Clarke Cuando finalmente entiendas el universo, no solo será más extraño de lo que imaginas, será más extraño de lo que puedas imaginar.
Any teacher that can be replaced by a machine should be!	Arthur C. Clarke
(We’ve emailed many times but/ We’ve spoken on the phone but) it’s so nice to finally meet you (face to face).	Meeting people for the first time \| The most useful phrases for the beginning of meetings
You must be (name).	Meeting people for the first time \| The most useful phrases for the beginning of meetings
Here’s my business card.	Meeting people for the first time \| The most useful phrases for the beginning of meetings
Did you have any trouble finding us?/ Did you have any trouble getting here?	Small talk at the beginning of a meeting \| The most useful phrases for the beginning of meetings
How was your journey?/ How was your flight?	Small talk at the beginning of a meeting \| The most useful phrases for the beginning of meetings
Is this your first time (here) in (name of place)?	Small talk at the beginning of a meeting \| The most useful phrases for the beginning of meetings
Nice day/ Lovely day/ Horrible weather/ Rather hot/ A bit humid (today), isn’t it?	Small talk at the beginning of a meeting \| The most useful phrases for the beginning of meetings
Well (then),…/ Okay (then),…/ Right (then),…/ So,…/ Anyway,…/ Anyhow,…	Transitions phrases for moving smoothly from one stage to another \| Ending the small talk and getting down to business phrases
…I’d love to chat more, but…	Saying something nice about the small talk \| Ending the small talk and getting down to business phrases
…you must tell me more about that later, but…	Saying something nice about the small talk \| Ending the small talk and getting down to business phrases
…it’s been lovely to catch up, but…	Saying something nice about the small talk \| Ending the small talk and getting down to business phrases
…we have a lot to get through today, so…	Giving a reason for finishing the small talk \| Ending the small talk and getting down to business phrases
…we have to be out of here by 12, so…	Giving a reason for finishing the small talk \| Ending the small talk and getting down to business phrases
…I have another meeting at 11, so…	Giving a reason for finishing the small talk \| Ending the small talk and getting down to business phrases
… let’s get down to business/ I think we should make a start/ shall we get started…	Getting down to business phrases \| Ending the small talk and getting down to business phrases
…, if you don’t mind/ if that’s okay (with you).	Language after the suggestion to make it softer and prompt a reaction \| Ending the small talk and getting down to business phrases
Of course./ Sure. (Let’s.)	Responding to getting down to business phrases \| Ending the small talk and getting down to business phrases
Thanks for coming (all the way here/ so far) today (so early in the morning/ on such a cold day).	Polite language at the beginning of a meeting \| Ending the small talk and getting down to business phrases
Does everyone have a copy of the agenda?	Talking about the agenda \| Dealing with practicalities of the meeting
As you (all/ should/ probably/ might) know,…	Introducing the topic of the meeting \| Dealing with practicalities of the meeting
As I wrote in my email (yesterday/ about this meeting/ sending the agenda),…	Introducing the topic of the meeting \| Dealing with practicalities of the meeting
The main reason for this meeting is…	Introducing the topic of the meeting \| Dealing with practicalities of the meeting
What we need to decide/ talk about/ think about today is…	Introducing the topic of the meeting \| Dealing with practicalities of the meeting
The (main) topic/ subject/ aim/ objective/ purpose/ goal of this meeting is…	Introducing the topic of the meeting \| Dealing with practicalities of the meeting
(Do you have/ Does anyone have) any (other/ particular) thoughts/ comments/ opinions/ views (on this)?	Getting other people to speak/ Asking for ideas/ Asking for opinions/ Getting people involved \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
What do you think (about this/ about that)?	Getting other people to speak/ Asking for ideas/ Asking for opinions/ Getting people involved \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
I really think…	Giving strong opinions \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
I strongly believe/ I really believe/ I firmly believe…	Giving strong opinions \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
I’m (absolutely/ completely/ 100%) certain/ convinced/ positive that…	Giving strong opinions \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
I’m no expert on this, but…	Giving weak opinions \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
(I’m not sure/ certain, but) I would guess/ I would imagine/ I would suppose…	Giving weak opinions \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
This is only my opinion, but…	Giving weak opinions \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
I would probably say that…	Giving weak opinions \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
In my limited experience,…	Giving weak opinions \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
I totally agree.	Strongly agreeing \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
(That’s/ You’re) exactly right./ Exactly!	Strongly agreeing \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
(You are/ That’s) absolutely right!/ Absolutely!	Strongly agreeing \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
I feel exactly the same way./ I feel just the same way.	Strongly agreeing \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
You might be right./ You could be right./ You may be right.	Weakly agreeing/ Reluctantly agreeing \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
I suppose you’re right./ I guess you’re right.	Weakly agreeing/ Reluctantly agreeing \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
(I’m sorry but) I really don’t agree.	Strongly disagreeing \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
(I’m afraid) I have to disagree.	Strongly disagreeing \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
(I’m afraid) I don’t really agree.	Weakly disagreeing/ Politely disagreeing \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
I’m not sure that I agree.	Weakly disagreeing/ Politely disagreeing \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
I mostly agree, but…	Weakly disagreeing/ Politely disagreeing \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
(That’s a) good point, but…	Weakly disagreeing/ Politely disagreeing \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
I feel almost the same way, but…	Weakly disagreeing/ Politely disagreeing \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
I would suggest/ I would recommend/ I would advise…	Making suggestions/ Coming up with ideas (when brainstorming etc) \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
My (main) suggestion/ recommendation/ advice would be to…	Making suggestions/ Coming up with ideas (when brainstorming etc) \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
The best solution/ The best course of action would probably be…	Making suggestions/ Coming up with ideas (when brainstorming etc) \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
We should (probably) consider/ think about…	Making suggestions/ Coming up with ideas (when brainstorming etc) \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
What makes you say that?	Asking for evidence/ Asking for support for opinions/ Asking for reasons \| The most useful phrases for the body of a meeting
Sorry to interrupt, but…	Interrupting \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
Can I come here (for a moment)?	Interrupting \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
(Before you go on,) can I just say…?	Interrupting \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
If I can just (interrupt) (for a moment),…	Interrupting \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
(Of course/ Sure), (please) go ahead. (What would you like to say?/ Please have your say.)	Allowing people to speak/ Inviting people to speak/ Allowing people to interrupt \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
Sorry, can I just finish this one point (first)?/ Sorry, can I just what I’m saying (first)?	Stopping the other person interrupting/ Keeping the turn \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
Sorry, just one (more) thing before you have your say,…	Stopping the other person interrupting/ Keeping the turn \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
(Now) where were we? Oh yes,…/ (Now) where was I? Oh yes,…	Getting the turn back/ Getting the discussion back on track \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
(Anyway/ Well), as I was saying…	Getting the turn back/ Getting the discussion back on track \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
Could you (possibly) give me a hand with/ lend me a hand with…?	Requesting \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
Sorry, what do you mean by…?	Checking/ Clarifying/ Dealing with communication problems \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
(By…) do you mean…?	Checking/ Clarifying/ Dealing with communication problems \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
So (in other words), what you’re saying is…	Checking/ Clarifying/ Dealing with communication problems \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
Sorry, did you say… (or…)?	Checking/ Clarifying/ Dealing with communication problems \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
Maybe we can decide this with a show of hands.	Helping come to an agreement (when people can’t agree) \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
Please raise your hand if…	Helping come to an agreement (when people can’t agree) \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
I think I can suggest a compromise.	Helping come to an agreement (when people can’t agree) \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
Can anyone suggest a (possible) compromise?	Helping come to an agreement (when people can’t agree) \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
We don’t seem to be making much progress (on this), so let’s continue this discussion by email, shall we?	Delaying a decision/ Continuing the discussion later \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
Maybe we can come back to that later/ in a later meeting (if we have time).	Delaying a decision/ Continuing the discussion later \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
Maybe we should sleep on this and try again next week.	Delaying a decision/ Continuing the discussion later \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
Okay, we’ve still got a few points to get through, so…	Changing topic/ Moving on \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
Right, I think we’ve covered that, so…	Changing topic/ Moving on \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
…let’s move on to the next point/ topic on the agenda, shall we?	Changing topic/ Moving on \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
…let’s turn our attention to…	Changing topic/ Moving on \| The most useful turn taking (interrupting, etc) phrases
Are we (all) agreed?	Checking agreement (by everyone/ about everything) \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
So, to summarise our discussion/ So, to sum up our agreement,…	Summarising what you have discussed and agreed, and responding to that \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
Is there anything else that we need to discuss (before we finish)?	Checking there’s nothing left to talk about, and replying to that \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
No, I think we’ve covered everything, thanks.	Checking there’s nothing left to talk about, and replying to that \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
Actually, there is just one more thing (that I’d like to discuss/ that we need to discuss).	Checking there’s nothing left to talk about, and replying to that \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
Anyway, I’m afraid I have another meeting in 10 minutes, so we’ll have to stop there (if you don’t mind).	Smoothly finishing/ Giving reasons for finishing the meeting, and responding to that \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
Well, I think someone is waiting for this room, so shall we call it a day (if that’s okay)?	Smoothly finishing/ Giving reasons for finishing the meeting, and responding to that \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
So, I’d like to be able to discuss this more, but I know (name) has to be somewhere, so we’ll have to come back to it another time, I’m afraid.	Smoothly finishing/ Giving reasons for finishing the meeting, and responding to that \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
So/ Okay/ Right (then), let’s call it a day/ wrap it up there (and continue…) (, shall we?)	Bringing the actual meeting to a close \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
Thanks, that was very useful./ Thanks, that was very productive.	Polite and friendly language at the end of a meeting \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
Thanks for (all) your (great) contributions/ ideas. (They were very helpful).	Polite and friendly language at the end of a meeting \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
Thanks for making the time to meet us./ Thanks for taking the time to meet us.	Polite and friendly language at the end of a meeting \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
Thanks for inviting us.	Polite and friendly language at the end of a meeting \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
It was great to see you (again).	Polite and friendly language at the end of a meeting \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
It was (so) nice to (finally) meet you.	Polite and friendly language at the end of a meeting \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
Have a good weekend/ a good trip/ fun/ a good time/ a safe journey.	Polite and friendly language at the end of a meeting \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
I look forward to seeing you again soon.	Talking about future contact \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
(As I said) I’ll (check with my boss and) get in touch/ be in contact/ email you (about)…	Talking about future contact \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
See you at…/ See you next…/ See you on…/ See you soon./ See you, then./ See you then./ See you later.	Talking about future contact \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
Do you have to go (straight) back to your office?	Good small talk questions at the end of a meeting \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
(Do you have) any more meetings today?	Good small talk questions at the end of a meeting \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
(Are you) finished for today?	Good small talk questions at the end of a meeting \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings
(Do you have) any plans for the weekend?	Good small talk questions at the end of a meeting \| The most useful phrases for ending meetings

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