A method for discrete communication with a meeting speaker during a teleconference, comprising receiving a soft mute request and blocking other teleconference participants from hearing any sound from the soft mute participant. A discrete voice message to the meeting speaker from the soft mute participant is received and converted to text representation, which is outputted for viewing by the meeting speaker or other party.

 
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