商务谈判口语：如何约定谈判对象

 　　一. 找到最合适的负责人

　　1. Excuse me, whom am i speaking to?

　　2. Excuse me, Is this Novel Company in Huston, Texas.

　　3. Excuse me, Is this 713-555-9999.

　　4. It seems i got wrong number. Sorry to have bothered you.

　　5. I was trying to reach another party, sorry.

　　二. 表达会面的意愿

　　1. It's imperative¹ for us to meet as soon as possible. It can not be put off any longer.

　　2. There is a matter of great importance. It can only be solved by a direct meeting. When is the earliest time we can meet?

　　3. I believe it is best to have a face-to-face meeting as soon as possible. When are you available? Please suggest a date of your convenience.

　　4. This matter can not be dragged on. I am willing to fly to see you just to resolve² this issue. How about the end of this week. If you can not make it, please recommend some other dates.

　　三. 约定时间

　　1. My preference would be May 1st or 2nd.

　　2. Could you make it May 1st or 2nd?

　　3. Can you suggest an alternative?

　　4. As an alternative, i wish to propose³ May 3rd.

1 imperative   

n.命令，需要；规则；祈使语气；adj.强制的；紧急的

参考例句：

• He always speaks in an imperative tone of voice.他老是用命令的口吻讲话。
• The events of the past few days make it imperative for her to act.过去这几天发生的事迫使她不得不立即行动。

2 resolve   

vt.解决，解除；决定，决心

参考例句：

• It's up to him to resolve this problem.这个问题应由他来解决。
• This did not shake his resolve.这事并未动摇他的决心。

3 propose   

v.提出，建议；提名，推荐

参考例句：

• Did he propose marriage to you?他向你求婚了吗？
• I propose resting for an hour.我建议休息一小时。