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I ’ m surprised to hear you say so . You know that the cost of pro - duction has been skyrocketing in recent years .
We only ask that your prices be comparable to others . That ’ s reasonable , isn ’ t it ?
We only ask that your prices be comparable to others . That ’ s reasonable , isn ’ t it ?
Well , to get the business done , we can consider making some concessions in our price . But first , you ’ ll have to give me an idea of the quantity you wish to order from us , so that we may adjust our prices accordingly .
Well , to get the business done , we can consider making some concessions in our price . But first , you ’ ll have to give me an idea of the quantity you wish to order from us , so that we may adjust our prices accordingly .
The size of our order depends greatly on the prices . Let ’ s settle that matter first .
The size of our order depends greatly on the prices . Let ’ s settle that matter first .
Well , as I ’ Ve said , if your order is large enough , we ’ re ready to reduce our prices by 2 percent .
Well , as I ’ Ve said , if your order is large enough , we ’ re ready to reduce our prices by 2 percent .
When I say your prices are much too high , I don ’ t mean they are higher merely by 2 or 3 percent .
When I say your prices are much too high , I don ’ t mean they are higher merely by 2 or 3 percent .
How much do you mean then ? Can you give me a rough idea ?
How much do you mean then ? Can you give me a rough idea ?
To have this business concluded , I should say a reduction of least 10 percent would help .
To have this business concluded , I should say a reduction of least 10 percent would help .
Impossible . How can you expect us to make a reduction to that extent ?
Impossible . How can you expect us to make a reduction to that extent ?
I think you are as well - informed as I am about the market for chemical fertilizers . It ’ s unnecessary for me to point out that sup - ply exceeds demand at present and that this situation is apt to continue for a long time yet . May I suggest that you call your home office and see what they have to say ?
I think you are as well - informed as I am about the market for chemical fertilizers . It ’ s unnecessary for me to point out that sup - ply exceeds demand at present and that this situation is apt to continue for a long time yet . May I suggest that you call your home office and see what they have to say ?
Very well , I will .
Can you fix me a cup of tea , Johnny ?
Well ... uh ... how about a glass of juice instead ?
Well ... uh ... how about a glass of juice instead ?
No . I'd like tea . Can you put it in my favorite cup ? You probably washed it ...
No . I'd like tea . Can you put it in my favorite cup ? You probably washed it ...
Oh , yeah . Well , uh , about your mug ...
Oh , yeah . Well , uh , about your mug ...
I'll find it ... Where are all the floral pattern plates ? And dad's Yankee's mug ?
May I help you ?
Could I check out this book ?
Could I check out this book ?
Let me see your library card .
Let me see your library card .
I need to get one .
I need to get one .
You can apply for one right now , if you ’ d like .
You can apply for one right now , if you ’ d like .
Okay . Let me do that right now .
Okay . Let me do that right now .
Could you fill out this application ?
Could you fill out this application ?
I ’ m finished . Here you go .
I ’ m finished . Here you go .
Could you please sign the back of the card ?
Could you please sign the back of the card ?
All right .
All right .
That ’ s it .
That ’ s it .
Now may I check this book out ?
When you told your mom you would be home around 2 am , She must have a cow !
You are right . My mum must be crazy .
John Li's Office , this is Jenny , may I help you ?
Is Mr Li in ?
Is Mr Li in ?
Yes , but let me check if he's available .
Yes , but let me check if he's available .
Ok .
Excuse me ? Is this where I register ? I ’ d like to sign up for my courses for next semester .
Yes , of course . I need your student ID please .
Yes , of course . I need your student ID please .
Here you are .
Here you are .
Okay , Susan . It says here that you are a business major and you are in your second year . Is this information correct ?
Okay , Susan . It says here that you are a business major and you are in your second year . Is this information correct ?
Yes . I do want to take some additional credits this year to get a minor in psychology .
Yes . I do want to take some additional credits this year to get a minor in psychology .
Sure.That ’ s not a problem.Do you have the list of courses you want to taketh semester ?
Sure.That ’ s not a problem.Do you have the list of courses you want to taketh semester ?
Yeah . Here ’ s my list . I ’ m not sure if the class schedule will allow me to take all of them though .
Yeah . Here ’ s my list . I ’ m not sure if the class schedule will allow me to take all of them though .
Yeah , that ’ s perfect . What about the subjects for your minor ?
Yeah , that ’ s perfect . What about the subjects for your minor ?
Oh yeah ! Almost forgot ! I need to take fundamental linguistics , consumer psychology and neuroanatomy .
Oh yeah ! Almost forgot ! I need to take fundamental linguistics , consumer psychology and neuroanatomy .
Wow , you are going to be busy this semester ! Okay , here you go . You are registered now . you ’ ll have to make your first tuition payment before classes start .
Good morning , sir . May I help you ?
Good morning . I need a new identification card .
Good morning . I need a new identification card .
Why ?
Why ?
My ID card is lost .
My ID card is lost .
OK , did you bring your household register or residence booklet ?
OK , did you bring your household register or residence booklet ?
I only have my household register .
I only have my household register .
It doesn't matter , they are the same thing .
It doesn't matter , they are the same thing .
Here you are , sir . What do I do next ?
Here you are , sir . What do I do next ?
OK , I will register you in our database system . What's your name , please ?
OK , I will register you in our database system . What's your name , please ?
Benjamin .
Benjamin .
Please get a mug shot in the next room .
Please get a mug shot in the next room .
I've brought with me some of old ones .
I've brought with me some of old ones .
But we need them taken with digital cameras .
But we need them taken with digital cameras .
OK , what's next then ?
OK , what's next then ?
That's all . Come here a week later and get your ID card .
But his wife has wide relations . You may ask her for advice .
Stop talking about her . She gives me goose bumps . I never wish to be in her sight .
Stop talking about her . She gives me goose bumps . I never wish to be in her sight .
She is pretty . Many men praise her highly .
She is pretty . Many men praise her highly .
Many people , many tastes . She looks pretty , but the way she speaks gives you goose bumps . I feel sick of it .
Man , that sunset is beautiful . I ’ Ve never seen one so red .
Yeah , it ’ s pretty nice , but its so red because of air pollution .
Yeah , it ’ s pretty nice , but its so red because of air pollution .
Really ?
Really ?
Yeah , the smog from all these cars gets into the air and turns the sunlight red .
Yeah , the smog from all these cars gets into the air and turns the sunlight red .
I never knew that .
I never knew that .
Yeah , more people need to take public transportation or carpool .
Yeah , more people need to take public transportation or carpool .
Well , we ’ Ve already done our part .
Well , we ’ Ve already done our part .
Yeah , it ’ s your turn to drive next week . Don ’ t be late picking me up .
Yeah , it ’ s your turn to drive next week . Don ’ t be late picking me up .
Don ’ t worry . I ’ m getting more sleep these days . The baby ’ s finally growing up a little more .
Don ’ t worry . I ’ m getting more sleep these days . The baby ’ s finally growing up a little more .
Well , give me a call if you can ’ t make it for some reason .
Is my hair done yet ?
Yeah , I just need to make the final touches .
Yeah , I just need to make the final touches .
How long until you're finished ?
How long until you're finished ?
I'm finished . What do you think ?
I'm finished . What do you think ?
I like my hair so much .
I like my hair so much .
Do you really ?
Do you really ?
It's beautiful .
It's beautiful .
Well , thank you very much .
Well , thank you very much .
How much is it for my hair ?
How much is it for my hair ?
You owe me $ 55 .
You owe me $ 55 .
Thanks for everything .
Thanks for everything .
You are very welcome . Come back again .
What are you reading ?
Oh , it ’ s the latest novel by ray blue . It ’ s a sic-fi thriller .
Oh , it ’ s the latest novel by ray blue . It ’ s a sic-fi thriller .
I thought he usually wrote horror books .
I thought he usually wrote horror books .
He does . He ’ s good at this genre too . It ’ s a captivating read .
He does . He ’ s good at this genre too . It ’ s a captivating read .
We ’ re going to the bookshop . Would you like to join us ?
We ’ re going to the bookshop . Would you like to join us ?
Yes , I would . I need to buy a textbook for my course and , as you know , I love browsing through the latest paperbacks .
Yes , I would . I need to buy a textbook for my course and , as you know , I love browsing through the latest paperbacks .
Me too . I need something to read on the flight to new york . I can never sleep on planes . Sarah wants to pick up some children ’ s books for her daughter .
Me too . I need something to read on the flight to new york . I can never sleep on planes . Sarah wants to pick up some children ’ s books for her daughter .
I want to look at nelson Mandela ’ s autobiography .
I want to look at nelson Mandela ’ s autobiography .
This is sure to be a worthwhile read .
Hey , Rose , how are you feeling ?
Much better today .
Much better today .
Oh , Look at the baby.It ' s so beautiful.Is it a boy or a girl ?
Oh , Look at the baby.It ' s so beautiful.Is it a boy or a girl ?
It's a girl .
It's a girl .
Can I hold it for a moment ?
Can I hold it for a moment ?
Sure.She is a peaceful child .
Sure.She is a peaceful child .
Oh , how adorable ! She's got your eyes .
Oh , how adorable ! She's got your eyes .
So they say .
So they say .
When are you returning home ?
When are you returning home ?
Well.The doctor said I have to remain here for at least two more days because I'm rather weak after childbirth .
Well.The doctor said I have to remain here for at least two more days because I'm rather weak after childbirth .
You can use some time off.You ' Ve been working too hard anyway .
Does your company have a large population ?
No , It is a middle-sized private company .
No , It is a middle-sized private company .
Do you have more than 200 employees in the company ?
Do you have more than 200 employees in the company ?
Yes , there are approximately three hundred people .
Hello , Mary . Why are you standing here in the cold wind ?
I ’ m waiting for a bus and going for a walk in the park .
I ’ m waiting for a bus and going for a walk in the park .
Going for a walk in such a cold weather ?
Going for a walk in such a cold weather ?
I always like to go for a walk before a supper .
I always like to go for a walk before a supper .
I see .