Dealing with an interruptionA: Excuse me, Ms. Montgomery?B: I’m sorry, Jeff. Please don’t interrupt me right now. I’m in the middle of a conversation....
Ordering stationeryA: Hi. Is this supply?B: Yeah. This is supply. What can I do for you?A: This is Rachel in Human Resources. I need two boxes of comp...
Asking someone to waitA: Would you please take a seat over there, madam? I’ll let Mr. Emory know that you’re here.B: Thanks. I can wait here.A: Well, ...
Asking for files returnedA: Mark? I need that file you took yesterday.B: I’m sorry, Janet. I left it at home. I’ll bring it back in the morning.A: Mar...
A no-smoking warningA: Excuse me, sir? I’m afraid this is a no-smoking area.B: What’s that?A: I’m sorry, sir. Smoking is not permitted in this area.B:...
Requesting some dataA: Susan, we’re going to need those data before tomorrow.B: I know. I’m just waiting for confirmation on one of them. I can get th...
Meeting your assistantA: Karen? I need to go over a few things with you.B: Certainly. Mr. Graham. When would you like to meet?A: I was thinking about ...
Asking for help with a meetingA: Ruth? I have a big favor to ask you.B: How big, Catherine?A: Well, I was hoping you would cover for me at the strateg...
Farewell party invitationA: Susan? We’re having a farewell party for John Anderson today.B: What time? I’d like to go, but my calendar is really full ...
Scheduling for you bossA: Good morning, Mr. Winthrop. This is Sally Parker, Mr. Emory’s secretary. Mr. Emory has asked me to set up a meeting with you...