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I want to pick them up .
Well , just finish the request and we will contact you when the supplies come in . Have a good day !
Well , just finish the request and we will contact you when the supplies come in . Have a good day !
You too !
Am I ever hungry ? When will supper be ready ?
It's almost ready . Can you set the table ?
It's almost ready . Can you set the table ?
All right .
All right .
Want to taste this dish ?
Want to taste this dish ?
Yeah . Oh , it's delicious !
Yeah . Oh , it's delicious !
Really ?
Really ?
Definitely . It's a wonderful meal . Thank you , Honey .
Definitely . It's a wonderful meal . Thank you , Honey .
If you like to help me do the dishes , I'll be more dreadful .
If you like to help me do the dishes , I'll be more dreadful .
I wish I could , but I won't .
Would you please take a seat over there , madam ? I ’ ll let Mr . Emory know that you ’ re here .
Thanks . I can wait here .
Thanks . I can wait here .
Well , it may take some time . Mr . Emory ’ s at a meeting at the moment . It would probably be more comfortable over there .
Well , it may take some time . Mr . Emory ’ s at a meeting at the moment . It would probably be more comfortable over there .
I see . All right , then . Thanks .
John , could you come to my office ? I need to talk to you .
Sure . I'll be there as soon as I finish this document .
Sure . I'll be there as soon as I finish this document .
No . Come here right now .
No . Come here right now .
OK .
OK .
What's the matter ?
What's the matter ?
I'm sorry to say that we have to let you go , John .
I'm sorry to say that we have to let you go , John .
Why ? I work very hard .
Why ? I work very hard .
Well , you're working very hard but not efficiently . And you don't work well with other employees .
Well , you're working very hard but not efficiently . And you don't work well with other employees .
Well , some of those other guys are not the same kind I'd like to communicate with , but if that's important to you . I'll try to get along with them .
Well , some of those other guys are not the same kind I'd like to communicate with , but if that's important to you . I'll try to get along with them .
I'm afraid it's too late . We are downsizing our workforce and you'll have to go .
I'm afraid it's too late . We are downsizing our workforce and you'll have to go .
It's unfair .
It's unfair .
We can give you the option of residing rather than being fired , because it will look better on your resume when you apply for another job if you resign .
We can give you the option of residing rather than being fired , because it will look better on your resume when you apply for another job if you resign .
OK . I need to think about that for a while .
OK . I need to think about that for a while .
All right , but let me know your decision before the end of the day .
Would you please recommend a diamond for me ?
OK . How about this diamond necklace ?
OK . How about this diamond necklace ?
I prefer a diamond mounted in a ring .
I prefer a diamond mounted in a ring .
Then . I'm sure you will like this one .
Then . I'm sure you will like this one .
Do you guarantee its quality ?
Do you guarantee its quality ?
Sure . This is the warranty . The cut , color , clarity , weight and the manufacturer of the diamond are all indicated in this document .
Chinese tea is famous all over the world . I want to buy several boxes .
There are various kinds of tea in China . It depends on the taste and effect .
There are various kinds of tea in China . It depends on the taste and effect .
Well , I do not know Chinese tea at all .
Well , I do not know Chinese tea at all .
This is green tea , you can drink it in summer . It can relieve summer-heat and it is good for maintaining your lungs .
This is green tea , you can drink it in summer . It can relieve summer-heat and it is good for maintaining your lungs .
Sounds interesting . What about this ?
Sounds interesting . What about this ?
It is black tea , it has a strong taste and promotes digestion .
It is black tea , it has a strong taste and promotes digestion .
What's this ? It smells fragrant .
What's this ? It smells fragrant .
It is jasmine tea of high quality . It is fragrant and has a pleasant taste .
It is jasmine tea of high quality . It is fragrant and has a pleasant taste .
I will take the jasmine tea . Could you pack it with the wrapping paper and ribbon ? It is a gift for my friend .
I will take the jasmine tea . Could you pack it with the wrapping paper and ribbon ? It is a gift for my friend .
No problem . Wait for a moment .
Welcome to NO Bank . It's Mr Zu , isn't it ?
Ah , Jenny ! You remember me , what a good memory you have .
Ah , Jenny ! You remember me , what a good memory you have .
How's Mrs Zu doing these days ?
How's Mrs Zu doing these days ?
She's fine , thanks . Actually , she's the reason I'm here . It's our Wedding Anniversary in 2 weeks and I want to get her something special . She's been nagging me about our furniture , you see .
She's fine , thanks . Actually , she's the reason I'm here . It's our Wedding Anniversary in 2 weeks and I want to get her something special . She's been nagging me about our furniture , you see .
Can I give you some advice on a loan , or ...
Can I give you some advice on a loan , or ...
I would like to cash my undue Large-Amount Deposit Certificate , please .
I would like to cash my undue Large-Amount Deposit Certificate , please .
Are you absolutely sure , Mr Zu ? You know , you will lose interest if you do .
Are you absolutely sure , Mr Zu ? You know , you will lose interest if you do .
Yes , I know . But it can't be helped . It's been a pretty slow month and I just don't have enough cash to refurnish the whole house .
Yes , I know . But it can't be helped . It's been a pretty slow month and I just don't have enough cash to refurnish the whole house .
Let me run through a couple of other options with you . That way , you can make a more informed decision .
Do you want to settle the bill now ?
Yes . Do you accept traveler's checks ?
Yes . Do you accept traveler's checks ?
Yes , we do .
Yes , we do .
Very good .
Very good .
Do you have any identification ?
Do you have any identification ?
Yes , I have my driver's license .
Yes , I have my driver's license .
Fine .
Mrs . Miller , you are an old friend of ours . In order to encourage future business and as a gesture of friendship , we are prepared to cut our price by 5 % . Will that satisfy you ?
That's great . Thank you for making this concession . I accept .
That's great . Thank you for making this concession . I accept .
Now I repeat , 5,000 transistor sets , specifications as shown in our catalogue at $ 20 each C . I . F . Los Angeles .
Now I repeat , 5,000 transistor sets , specifications as shown in our catalogue at $ 20 each C . I . F . Los Angeles .
Good . Now that the price is decided on , we can discuss the packaging .
Good . Now that the price is decided on , we can discuss the packaging .
As to packaging , we'll pack them two dozens to one carton , gross weight about 25 kilos a carton .
As to packaging , we'll pack them two dozens to one carton , gross weight about 25 kilos a carton .
Carton ?
Carton ?
Yes , corrugated cardboard boxes .
Why use wooden cases ?
I'm afraid the cardboard boxes are not strong enough for ocean transportation .
I'm afraid the cardboard boxes are not strong enough for ocean transportation .
Cartons are comparatively light , and there fore easy to handle . They'll not be stowed away with the heavy cargo . Besides , we'll reinforce the cartons with metal straps .
Cartons are comparatively light , and there fore easy to handle . They'll not be stowed away with the heavy cargo . Besides , we'll reinforce the cartons with metal straps .
All right . Carton or no carton , the packaging must be waterproof as well as strong enough to stand shock and rough handling .
All right . Carton or no carton , the packaging must be waterproof as well as strong enough to stand shock and rough handling .
You needn't worry about that . Cartons are extensively used in our shipments to foreign countries and there have never been complaints from our clients . Now , as regards payment , we have agreed to use dollars , am I right ?
You needn't worry about that . Cartons are extensively used in our shipments to foreign countries and there have never been complaints from our clients . Now , as regards payment , we have agreed to use dollars , am I right ?
That's right . As soon as I get home , I'll see about the opening of the letter of credit .
That's right . As soon as I get home , I'll see about the opening of the letter of credit .
Please open the letter of credit 15 to 30 days before the date of delivery so that we'll have enough time to make all the necessary arrangements . Another thing , the L / C should be valid until the 15th day after shipment .
Please open the letter of credit 15 to 30 days before the date of delivery so that we'll have enough time to make all the necessary arrangements . Another thing , the L / C should be valid until the 15th day after shipment .
No problem . That can be done . I understand you'll ship the goods before the end of May ?
No problem . That can be done . I understand you'll ship the goods before the end of May ?
Right . We'll ship the goods according to the agreed time schedule . Last , but not least , the inspection is to be carried out by Houston Commodities Inspection Bureau , which is final and binding on both parties .
Right . We'll ship the goods according to the agreed time schedule . Last , but not least , the inspection is to be carried out by Houston Commodities Inspection Bureau , which is final and binding on both parties .
Yes , we agreed to that . We have great confidence in your inspection institution . Through years of dealing with you , we've convinced of your commercial integrity .
Yes , we agreed to that . We have great confidence in your inspection institution . Through years of dealing with you , we've convinced of your commercial integrity .
Thank you . You can rest assured that we'll do everything possible to prevent de festive commodities from going abroad . However , if there should be any disputes , we wish to have them settled through friendly discussions .
Thank you . You can rest assured that we'll do everything possible to prevent de festive commodities from going abroad . However , if there should be any disputes , we wish to have them settled through friendly discussions .
Exactly . That's what we have done in the past .
Exactly . That's what we have done in the past .
Well , it seems we have covered everything . We'll have the contract ready in a couple of days .
Well , it seems we have covered everything . We'll have the contract ready in a couple of days .
Can you speed it up and let me have it today ? I'm leaving tomorrow . I've been here for almost a month now , you see . My corporation is urging me to return . I've booked the ticket for tomorrow afternoon's flight at 3 .
Can you speed it up and let me have it today ? I'm leaving tomorrow . I've been here for almost a month now , you see . My corporation is urging me to return . I've booked the ticket for tomorrow afternoon's flight at 3 .
Let me see . If we can't get the contract ready by then , we'll send it to you by airmail for your signature .
Let me see . If we can't get the contract ready by then , we'll send it to you by airmail for your signature .
That's fine too .
What would you like to order , sir ?
I'd like to try some Chinese food .
I'd like to try some Chinese food .
We serve different styles of Chinese food here . But I'm not sure which one do you prefer .
We serve different styles of Chinese food here . But I'm not sure which one do you prefer .
I have no idea . Could you recommend some to me ?
I have no idea . Could you recommend some to me ?
Well . Cantonese food is rather light , Beijing food is heavy , and Sichuan food is usually hot and spicy .
Well . Cantonese food is rather light , Beijing food is heavy , and Sichuan food is usually hot and spicy .
Oh , I see . I'd like to have hot food .
Oh , I see . I'd like to have hot food .
If so , I suggest you have a taste for Sichuan food . Most Sichuan dishes are spicy and hot , but they have different tastes .
If so , I suggest you have a taste for Sichuan food . Most Sichuan dishes are spicy and hot , but they have different tastes .
Really ? So do you have some specialties ?
Really ? So do you have some specialties ?
Yes . Roasted Crispy Chicken and Spicy Beef are our specialties .
Yes . Roasted Crispy Chicken and Spicy Beef are our specialties .
All right . I'll have them .
Front Desk . What can I do for you ?
This is Room 320 . Can I have a morning call tomorrow ?
This is Room 320 . Can I have a morning call tomorrow ?
What time do you want us to wake you up ?
What time do you want us to wake you up ?
Seven , please .
Seven , please .
OK . I've set it up for you .
OK . I've set it up for you .
Thank you .
What do you know about Julia Roberts ?
Her acting is OK .
Her acting is OK .
I mean her personality .
I mean her personality .
I'm afraid I know less than you do.Tell me more about her , will you ?
OK , Mr . Wang . Thank you very much for coming to the airport to see us off . Your great country and your hospitality have left a very deep impression on all of us and your working attitude and your way of doing business have changed my opinions about Chinese people .
Really ? I'm glad to hear that .
Really ? I'm glad to hear that .
That's true . And this trip has been a very productive one for us .
That's true . And this trip has been a very productive one for us .
Thank you again for your visit . We are looking forward to your reply .
Thank you again for your visit . We are looking forward to your reply .
Believe me , Mr . Wang . I'll do my best to promote the transaction .
Believe me , Mr . Wang . I'll do my best to promote the transaction .
We are happy that we have established business relations . I really hope that we'll have more business to do and more opportunities to meet each other .
We are happy that we have established business relations . I really hope that we'll have more business to do and more opportunities to meet each other .
It ’ s very kind of you to say so .
It ’ s very kind of you to say so .
You are very nice and helpful . Hope to see you again .
You are very nice and helpful . Hope to see you again .
I think we will have opportunities to meet each other in the future .