As you can see, there are a lot of opinions at this meeting and everyone wants to get as much information as they can.

Now that we've heard how they speak at a formal meeting, let's listen to the same conversation at an informal business meeting.

Shawn: I'm afraid we're running out of time.Let's take two more questions.

Hannah: Let me jump in with a question for Chris.Chris, I think your memo hit the nail on the head.But let me play devil's advocate for a minute.Our focus groups weren't very interested in design.Why are you suggesting that we offer the product in more colors?

Chris: I can see your point, but we think that having more colors will raise sales at least a little bit.And we can do it very inexpensively.

Hannah: Oh, I see. That clears things up for me. Thanks.

Shawn: Alex, did you have your hand up?

Alex: I did. Thanks, Shawn.What I'd like to know is whether your team has thought about developing an entirely new product and entering a different market.

Shawn: Yes, we have, but we've ruled it out for now.We think it's best to use our company's strengths and improve our current product, rather than creating something new.