Helen: Okay, your schedule today is very busy. First, youre meeting with a group of constituents concerned about the environment. Then, youre speaking to a group of factory workers. At noon, youll be having lunch with a group of high-power donors. Mi...
Diego: Okay, why dont you brief me on what youve planned for the meeting tomorrow? Maya: Sure. At the meeting of the managers tomorrow, well begin with introductions. Since youre the most senior manager, the job falls to you. Diego: I dont think we n...
Darlene: Thanks for agreeing to take a look at my computer. Its been acting up lately. Chris: Sure, I dont mind. Is this it? Darlene: Yeah. Chris: How long have you had this computer? It looks like it belongs in the ice age. Darlene: I admit its a li...
Cherise: Well, that was a rude awakening at 2:00 in the morning! Don: At least we got out of our room before it flooded. It serves us right for planning a vacation here during the rainy season. Our luggage is probably soaked. Cherise: Oh, no, Id forg...
Rafael: Go away and stop following us. Our club is for boys only. Hannah: But I want to join. Rafael: You do, huh? Did you know that to join our club, you have to go through an initiation? Hannah: Okay, Ill do that. What do I have to do? Rafael: You...
Paul: What time is it? Jackie: Its 2:30. The Cleveland office report should have been emailed to us by the end of the workday yesterday. What are we supposed to do now? Paul: If we dont get their report, well have to hold up the production of the ann...
Arturo: What are you listening to? Ling: Some new music. You want to hear it? Arturo: All right. Thats pretty mellow, kinda bluesy, isnt it? Its got an interesting indie feel. Ling: Do you like it? Arturo: Its all right. I like more funky, dance musi...
Roxana: Get up! Were going to miss out on the best deals if we dont get to the stores when they open. Kurt: What? Im sleeping. Leave me alone. Roxana: You need to get up now and come with me to the store for the after Christmas sales. You know that t...
Judith: I had my annual physical two weeks ago and I just got a copy of the lab results, but I cant figure out what they mean. Steven: Let me take a look. The results of your blood tests are good. Your cholesterol is within the normal range, your glu...
I was laid off from my job three months ago. Since then, Ive been pounding the pavement looking for another job. So far, nothing has turned up, so I decided to take the bull by the horns and deliver inquiry letters to every company that might have a...
