Commenting politely

If you would like to make a comment or make a remark in a conversation, it is polite to acknowledge what someone has just said before stating your own ideas.

     Here are some phrases that you might find useful:

• That's interesting. I think that...
• Interesting point. I would add...
• Hmmm. I hadn't thought of that before.
• Questions can also be a useful way of bringing new ideas into a conversation:
• What do you think about . . .
• Have you considered . . .
• What about . . .                                     Sometimes a more direct approach is appropriate: 
• Can I add something here?
• (Do you) mind if I interject something here?