為了使會議有效進行，應在短暫的寒暄之後馬上進入正題。
如果是公司內部會議，例如：
OK, everybody, we seem to be complete. Can we get started?
如果是與客户開會，例如：
OK, if you like, we can start now.
如果是國際性會議，例如：
Since the majority of the required number is present, the meeting is formally declared to be convened.
點明會議目的，例如：
The purpose of this plenary session is to make a general review of our activities during this past year, and to propose new plans for activities during the coming year.
介紹會議時間安排，例如：
We've scheduled one and a half hours for the meeting.
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