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What is this big box at the front door ?
Oh . I don't know what to do . I joined this club a long time ago and I didn't read the fine print .
Oh . I don't know what to do . I joined this club a long time ago and I didn't read the fine print .
What did you get yourself into ?
What did you get yourself into ?
I didn't realize that I have to buy something from them every six months .
I didn't realize that I have to buy something from them every six months .
So , what's in the box ? A fridge ?
So , what's in the box ? A fridge ?
It's a curio cabinet . The only thing is I don't even own those kinds of little keepsakes .
It's a curio cabinet . The only thing is I don't even own those kinds of little keepsakes .
I guess you'll read the fine print next time , won't you !
I guess you'll read the fine print next time , won't you !
Don't rub it in . Where am I going to put this huge thing ?
Mail room . Karen speaking .
Hi , Karen . This is John Williams in the purchasing department . Can you check to see if there ’ s a package down there for me ?
Hi , Karen . This is John Williams in the purchasing department . Can you check to see if there ’ s a package down there for me ?
Certainly , Mr . Williams . Just one moment , please .
Certainly , Mr . Williams . Just one moment , please .
Thanks , Karen .
excuse me , could you tell me which line I ’ m supposed to stand in to buy bubble wrap and to post a package ?
you can buy the bubble wrap here , but you ’ ll have to stand in line over here to post your passage .
you can buy the bubble wrap here , but you ’ ll have to stand in line over here to post your passage .
that ’ s a really long line . How long do you think it ’ ll take to get through all those people ?
that ’ s a really long line . How long do you think it ’ ll take to get through all those people ?
it takes about 3 minutes per person , so it ’ ll probably be about an hour ’ s wait .
it takes about 3 minutes per person , so it ’ ll probably be about an hour ’ s wait .
can I buy stamps here ?
can I buy stamps here ?
sure . How many would you like ?
sure . How many would you like ?
I need 30 for my Christmas cards .
I need 30 for my Christmas cards .
are you sending them abroad ?
are you sending them abroad ?
twenty of them are going abroad to China and America .
twenty of them are going abroad to China and America .
do you have any going anywhere in the EU ? If you do , those are less expensive .
do you have any going anywhere in the EU ? If you do , those are less expensive .
no .
no .
ok , here you go . That will be 18 pounds and seventy two pence .
ok , here you go . That will be 18 pounds and seventy two pence .
and the bubble wrap ?
and the bubble wrap ?
that ’ s another quid .
that ’ s another quid .
thanks a lot . You ’ Ve been very helpful .
Hello . Do you have anything for a little girl ?
Well , we have some new Barbie dolls .
Well , we have some new Barbie dolls .
That's a great idea . Show me the Barbie dolls .
That's a great idea . Show me the Barbie dolls .
Here's one β€” the new , beautiful Digital Barbie . This doll is hot !
Here's one β€” the new , beautiful Digital Barbie . This doll is hot !
How lovely ! How much is she ?
How lovely ! How much is she ?
It's only $ 29.95 .
It's only $ 29.95 .
No problem . Let me have one .
No problem . Let me have one .
That's great . Anything else ?
That's great . Anything else ?
No , thank you . That's all I need at the moment .
No , thank you . That's all I need at the moment .
The grand total is $ 32.42 . How would you like to pay ?
The grand total is $ 32.42 . How would you like to pay ?
I'll give you cash .
I'll give you cash .
Thank you so much for shopping here . Here's your change and receipt .
Hello , this is Rich .
Hi , Rich . Is Jim here ?
Hi , Rich . Is Jim here ?
He ’ s not in at the moment . Can I take a message ?
He ’ s not in at the moment . Can I take a message ?
Sure . This is Claire .
Sure . This is Claire .
Does have your telephone number ?
Does have your telephone number ?
No , it ’ s 3725019281 .
No , it ’ s 3725019281 .
3725015281 ?
3725015281 ?
No , it ’ s 3725019281 , it ’ s a 9 , not a 5 .
No , it ’ s 3725019281 , it ’ s a 9 , not a 5 .
Right . I ’ ll have him call you back .
Right . I ’ ll have him call you back .
Can you tell him that it ’ s urgent ?
Can you tell him that it ’ s urgent ?
Sure can .
Sure can .
Thanks a lot .
Thanks a lot .
No problem .
No problem .
Bye .
Bye .
Goodbye .
May I see your boarding pass ?
Here you go .
Here you go .
48C . It's on your left hand side .
48C . It's on your left hand side .
Thank you .
Thank you .
Please fasten your seat belt , miss .
Please fasten your seat belt , miss .
Oops ! I forgot .
Oops ! I forgot .
Also , please place your carry-on luggage either under your seat or in the overhead compartment .
Also , please place your carry-on luggage either under your seat or in the overhead compartment .
I think I'll put my bag in the overhead compartment .
I think I'll put my bag in the overhead compartment .
Allow me to give you a hand .
So you've been attending night classes for a while now . Do you feel it's helping you ?
Yes , furthering my education is already bringing about positive results in my workplace as it has boosted my confidence.As well the tutoring system my school employs offers courses uniquely suite
Yes , furthering my education is already bringing about positive results in my workplace as it has boosted my confidence.As well the tutoring system my school employs offers courses uniquely suite
Really ? That's great that you found a school that puts your need first .
Really ? That's great that you found a school that puts your need first .
As well my company has been very supportive about my decision.They ' Ve cut back my working hours in order to accommodate my studies .
As well my company has been very supportive about my decision.They ' Ve cut back my working hours in order to accommodate my studies .
That's great . They must really be committed to staff development .
That's great . They must really be committed to staff development .
They are.We definitely see eye-to eye on my enhanced performance being a win-win situation for everyone involved .
Good morning , Mr . Smith . Would you like to see around the factory ?
Yes , I would like to .
Yes , I would like to .
This is our office block . We have all the administrative department here , Sales , Accounts , Personnel , Market Research and so on .
Good evening , sir . What can I do for you ?
I would like to have my coat washed .
I would like to have my coat washed .
OK , please fill in the form first .
OK , please fill in the form first .
That's it.By the way when can I get it back ?
That's it.By the way when can I get it back ?
We will send it to your room at 4:00 pm tomorrow .
We will send it to your room at 4:00 pm tomorrow .
Well , but I need it tomorrow morning .
Well , but I need it tomorrow morning .
We have express service as well . It charges 30 % more but I assure your coat will be ready tomorrow morning .
We have express service as well . It charges 30 % more but I assure your coat will be ready tomorrow morning .
That's fine . Please send it to my room tomorrow morning .
I am sorry to make you run down to the office for me .
No trouble . I enjoyed helping you .
What can I do for you ?
I am looking for a pair of trousers . Do you have any good ideas ?
I am looking for a pair of trousers . Do you have any good ideas ?
What about jeans ? It's the fashion now .
What about jeans ? It's the fashion now .
I don't like it . Actually I am looking slacks .
I don't like it . Actually I am looking slacks .
Then , how about this ?
Then , how about this ?
It seems all right . Do you have pantaloons ?
What is your hobby ?
I spend most of my spare time reading . And I subscribe to various newspapers , magazines and periodicals .
I spend most of my spare time reading . And I subscribe to various newspapers , magazines and periodicals .
What kind of reading materials do you like best ?
What kind of reading materials do you like best ?
I am interested in science fiction .
The hotel operator . Anything I can do for you ?
I've been trying to get through to the booking office for the last ten minutes . But the line has been engaged all the time . Why is it taking so long ?
I've been trying to get through to the booking office for the last ten minutes . But the line has been engaged all the time . Why is it taking so long ?
I'm sorry to hear that . I'm afraid it is often the case during the peak hours . Shall I ask them to call you when the line is free ?
I'm sorry to hear that . I'm afraid it is often the case during the peak hours . Shall I ask them to call you when the line is free ?
OK . Please do so if it is not troublesome .
OK . Please do so if it is not troublesome .
No trouble at all . May I know your name and room number ?
No trouble at all . May I know your name and room number ?
I'm Du Juan , in Room 312 .
I'm Du Juan , in Room 312 .
I see . Wait in the room , please .
I see . Wait in the room , please .
Thank you for your kindness .
How about 15 % the first six months and the second six months at 12 % with a guarantee of 3000 units ?
That's a lot to sell with very low profit margins .
That's a lot to sell with very low profit margins .
It's about the best we can do , Smith . We need to hammer something out today . If I go back empty-handed , I may be coming back to you soon to ask for a job .
It's about the best we can do , Smith . We need to hammer something out today . If I go back empty-handed , I may be coming back to you soon to ask for a job .
OK . 17 % the first six months , 14 % for the second .
OK . 17 % the first six months , 14 % for the second .
Good . Let's iron out the remaining details . When do you want to take delivery ?
Good . Let's iron out the remaining details . When do you want to take delivery ?
We'd like you to execute the first order by the 31 st .
We'd like you to execute the first order by the 31 st .
Let me run through this again , the first shipment for 1500 units to be delivered in 27 days by the 31 st .
Let me run through this again , the first shipment for 1500 units to be delivered in 27 days by the 31 st .
Right . We couldn't handle much larger shipments .
Right . We couldn't handle much larger shipments .
Fine . But I'd prefer the first shipment to be 1000 units , the next 2000 . The 31 st is quite soon , I can't guarantee 1500 .
Fine . But I'd prefer the first shipment to be 1000 units , the next 2000 . The 31 st is quite soon , I can't guarantee 1500 .
I can agree to that . Well , if there's nothing else , I think we've settled everything .
I can agree to that . Well , if there's nothing else , I think we've settled everything .
Tom , this deal promises big returns for both sides . Let's hope it's the beginning of a long and prosperous relationship .
Is there a vacant table for two now ?
Yes , sir , let me show you the table . This way please .
Yes , sir , let me show you the table . This way please .
Well , we would like to sit over there . Is that all right ?
Well , we would like to sit over there . Is that all right ?
Of course .