Setting up a staff meeting A: Were going to need everybodys input on this project . So Id like to fix a time to meet next week and hear what you all have to say. B: Id prefer to meet in the morning. Im going to be out of the office most afternoons ne...
Arranging a group meeting A: Id like to set a fixed time for this meeting before we finish today. Can you all take a look at your schedules? B: Thursday mornings are usually the slowest around here. Why dont we set it for Thursday at 10:00 a.m.? A: T...
Making a sales appointment A: Good morning, Mr. Emory. I was hoping to set up an appointment with you for sometime this week. B: Hmm. Im pretty booked up this week. Lets move it up to next week. A: Fine, Mr. Emory. Would next Monday at 4:00 oclock be...
Delaying an appointment A: Im afraid we are really short staffed this week, Mr. Crandal. Id like to accommodate you, but I just dont think Ill have the time. B: Are you telling me youre not going to meet with me? A: Not at all, sir. Id just like to p...
A last minute appointment A: Joe, can you squeeze me in sometime today? B: Thats a big order, Jane. I am really swamped. A: I know what youre saying, but I have to go over the books with you before I go see our tax guy. B: Right. Okay, let me see wha...
Scheduling an interview A: Mr. Carmichael, this is Ellen Bower calling again. You had said I should call this week to schedule an interview with you. B: Thats right, Ms. Bower. How are you? Im not sure if Ill be able to fit you in this week, Im afrai...
Bosses meeting A: Hello. Mr. Rothman? This is Michael in Mr. Emorys office. Hed like to set up and appointment with you to talk about buying a new copier. B: Sure, Id be glad to. What time frame did he have in mind? A: Hed like to do it as soon as po...
Calling for a Group Meeting A: All right. I want to bring everybody in on this project. When can we start working on this? B: Well, we could probably get started with a strategy meeting tomorrow morning at 8:00. A: I tell you what,8:00 is no good for...
Introducing the company A: Hi, John Phillips? Im Rose Green. Ive been asked to handle your training and introduce a little bit of the company to you. Its nice to meet you. B: Its nice to meet you, too, Ms. Green. This company seems so big right now;...
Trying to get adjusted A: Hi, how are you? B: Im fine, thanks. Just trying to get adjusted. Its hard to keep track of everything around here. A: Thats for sure. Youre new, too, huh? B: Yeah. I just got here a couple of days ago. How about you? 努力适...