Now let's listen to the informal meeting again, this time when they're speaking at a normal speed.

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.

I hope that this lesson has helped you understand how to take questions at a formal and informal business meeting.

In our next lesson, number nine, we're going to study the business vocabulary for ending a topic and planning for the future at both formal and informal meetings.