Expressing Thoughts

Ibrahim : Our class is very boring.

Amani: I think so. Our teacher should use more games to make it fun.

• Fact

• Opinion

........ we should have longer breaks.

(Which phrase comes at the beginning of this sentence.)

• I can't believe

• I learned that

• In my opinion

• Do you think that

In meetings and casual conversation it is better to...

• Demand what you think

• Not express any opinions

• Suggest possible changes that can be made

• Stay silent

In many Canadian workplaces, expressing opinions is important to show that you are a team player.

• False

• True

Roni : What should we do first for our team's assignment?

You : ......

• I don't think we are supposed to work together on it.

• I think we could do a small presentation.

• I doubt that my opinion will make a difference.

• Stay silent

Meetings are usually held for two main reasons:

• Give out new information and find solutions to problems.

• Celebrate wins and complain about losses.

• Fire people and hire people.

• Team building and brainstorming.

What are 3 of the rules of brainstorming?

Expressing your opinion with co-workers is important.

Check ALL of the following that are TRUE

• Be open to suggestions that co-workers have for YOU

• Give your opinion, instead of complainng

• Think before speaking or acting

• Be respectful

Abiola: Han, what do you think of the cake I baked?

Han: It tastes really awful!

Abiola: Oh no!

From the dialogue above, Han could have softened his language by adding ...

(more than 1 correct answer)

• "I'm sorry but I think...

• "You need to throw it out...

• "As far as I'm concerned, ...

• "You should stop baking...

What expressions can be used to give opinions less directly?

(Choose ALL that are correct)

• Are you serious...

• I wonder if I could say something...

• Perhaps we could...

• I think..