Sometimes a quiet word after the meeting is more effective than challenging someone in front of the group.

Consider whether the issue is important enough to raise, whether the setting is right, and whether your timing allows for a proper conversation rather than a rushed exchange.

This is the golden rule of productive disagreement. There’s a world of difference between “I don’t think that approach will work because…” and “You’re wrong about this.” The first invites discussion. The second invites defensiveness.

Try framing your disagreement around the idea or proposal rather than the individual. Phrases like “I see it differently – here’s my concern…” or “What if we looked at it from this angle?” keep the conversation collaborative rather than combative.

👀 바로 활용할 수 있는 비즈니스 영어 표현 (반대 의견을 제시할 때)

• I see it differently – here’s my concern…
  : 제 생각은 조금 달라요. 제가 우려하는 부분은…
• What if we looked at it from this angle?
  : 이런 관점에서 접근해 보면 어떨까요?
• I see where you're coming from, but I'm looking at it a bit differently.
  : 어떤 맥락에서 그렇게 말씀하시는지 알겠어요. 그런데 저는 조금 다르게 보고 있어요.

[회의가 끝난 뒤 개별적으로 말하는 상황: when you have a quiet word]

• I wanted to follow up on what you said earlier.
  : 아까 말씀하신 내용에 대해 좀 더 이야기 나누고 싶어서요.
• I have a few thoughts on … that I didn't get a chance to share in the meeting.
  : 회의 때 미처 나누지 못한 …에 대한 생각이 좀 있어서요.

아침에 일어는 났지만 아직 정신이 또렷하지 않을 때,

"아직 비몽사몽이야"고 하죠.

영어로는 어떻게 말해야 자연스러울까요?

I'm still _______.

1. half asleep
2. not waking