Saying good-byeA: Thanks for the advice, Mr. Macmillan. I’ll keep it in mind. I had better head off though. I’m meeting my husband for dinner.B: Sure,...
Asking about deadlinesA: Hi, Mark! I was wondering if you finished that presentation you were working on last week?B: Just about. It should be done in...
Ending a sales talkA: Well, I’m glad I had a chance to see these samples, but I’m really not in a position to make a decision right now.B: Would you l...
Something to be finishedA: Roger? I need figures for accounting. Have finished the calculations?B: I’m just finishing now, ma’am. I’ll have them ready...
Lunch invitationA: Hi! Susan! I haven’t seen you for ages!B: I’ve been really busy. How is everything?A: Oh, fine. Hey, why don’t we grab a bite to ea...
Self-introductionHi, everybody. I just want to make a brief introduction. I don’t know how many of you know me. I’ll be taking over the marketing divi...
Farewell before retiringA: Well, I guess that’s about it. Everything’s packed and ready to go.B: It’s hard to believer you’re really retiring. What ar...
Asking for a fax numberA: Excuse me, Mr., Macmillan? Could you tell me the fax number for Mr. Winthrop’s office, please?B: Sure. I have it right here....
Trying to get adjustedA: Hi, how are you?B: I’m fine, thanks. Just trying to get adjusted. It’s hard to keep track of everything around here.A: That’s...
Scheduling an interviewA: Mr. Carmichael, this is Ellen Bower calling again. You had said I should call this week to schedule an interview with you.B:...