9 English lessons for participating in a discussion

English Lesson: Let's not get bogged down in the details at this point.

1. “Let's not get bogged down in the details at this point.”

English Lesson: If you have any questions or concerns, now is the time to bring them up.

2. “If you have any questions or concerns, now is the time to bring them up.”

English Lesson: Let's all take a step back and remember that it's about what's best for the kids.

3. “Let's all take a step back and remember that it's about what's best for the kids.”

English Lesson: The bottom line is that you have to reduce your calorie intake to lose weight.

4. “The bottom line is that you have to reduce your calorie intake to lose weight.”

5. “Not that other modes of communication aren't useful, of course.”

English Lesson: You're able to convey subtle nuances.

6. “You're able to convey subtle nuances.”

7. “I'm not saying that's true for all Japanese people, of course.”

8. “You know, I've been thinking about the move.”

9. “This might sound sexist, but I do believe a woman should stay home and take care of the children.”