Starting Conversations
Useful Phrases
Here are some useful phrases used when introducing yourself or being introduced:
Introducing:
May I introduce myself?
Hello, my name is....
Tom, I'd like you to meet...
Responding:
Pleased to meet you.
How do you do.
Nice to meet you.
Starting Conversations
Here are some useful phrases used when starting conversations:
Can you tell me...
Have you heard about...
Excuse me, do you happen to know...
Example:
Can you tell me who's running due diligence on this merger?
Can you tell me about Tim's plans for a hostile takeover?
Can you tell me what provisions you have made to guarantee my security?
Phrases for Asking for Information
It is important during meetings and other negotiations to ask for as much information as possible. These phrases are used to request information.
Can you give me an estimate on
I'm a little concerned about
How long, wide, far, etc.
How does that affect
Can you tell me more?
Do you think ...
Example:
Can you recommend a discount rate?
I'm a little concerned about the future of private banking in the current economic climate.
Can you tell me what my interest rate will be on this construction loan?
What do you make of the new corporate tax structure?