At some point, you’ll be asked to go to a meeting at work. You should speak as clearly as possible and be firm when you are in a business meeting (strong). But remember that “firm” doesn’t mean “rude” or “pushy.” If you don’t add “please” and “thank you” to your words, you could come across as pushy. 

Key Takeaways 

• Speak as clearly as possible and be firm when you are in a business meeting.
• If you want to know what someone is saying, don’t be afraid to speak up and ask for help.
• You may need to take a break from a conference call. It is completely OK to excuse yourself, but make sure you do it in a nice and straightforward manner. 
• You want to be an active participant in the meeting as it progresses. This includes speaking up if you have any questions and providing feedback when others speak. 
• When it comes time to adjourn the meeting, you may want to schedule the next one.
• Keep your presentation succinct, communicate clearly, and try not to squander time

• When you participate in a negotiation, you could obtain what you want, but you might not. 
• If you are already in business and your English is rather decent, learning new phrases and languages to advance in your career (get a promotion) will always get you further.