2017-09-06 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Disagreeing on a project

A: Mr. Crandall, I’m sorry, but I really don’t see the value in doing this entire project over from scratch. It would take a lot of work.
B

2017-09-05 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Advice on client relations

A: Carla, I know you’re kind of new in this business and I want to give you some advice.
B: Yes, Mr. Michaels?
A: You have to listen to what th

2017-09-05 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

A delayed lunch order

A: Hello! We’ve been waiting for our lunch order for over an hour. Did you forget our order?
B: I’m sorry, sir. Could you tell me your name an

2017-09-05 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Clarifying some tasks

A: I’m not sure what you expect me to do, Michelle. You’ve not been very clear about any of this.
B: I’m sorry, Clint. Maybe I didn&rsqu

2017-09-05 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Discordance about a secretary

A: Hello, Mr. Kramer. Could you spare a minute?
B: That’s about all I can spare, Karen. What do you need?
A: I need to talk to you about tha

2017-09-05 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Bonus complaints

A: Ms. Montgomery? Do you have a moment?
B: Sure, Brian. What’s on your mind?
A: I’m a bit upset about this year’s bonus. I was really expect

2017-09-05 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Discussing overtime problems

A: Excuse me, Mr. Graham? I have something I need to discuss with you.
B: I’m in a bit of a hurry, Louise. Can it wait?
A: I would really app

2017-09-05 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

A snag in the plans

A: Jason. There’s a snag in the plans for the Hoover Center.
B: What’s wrong? I thought everything was set.
A: Well, it was. But the contractor&

2017-09-05 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Solving a problem with bonuses

A: Grant? Can we talk about this bonus plan of yours? I’ve got a few problems with it.
B: Sure, Richard. What’s on your mind?
A: Well

2017-09-05 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

An interview problem

A: Well, I really just have two problems with this.
B: Yes, sir?
A: I’m concerned about your lack of marketing experience and, frankly, your age, you&

2017-09-05 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Arranging a holiday schedule

A: Mr. Martin? I need to talk to you for a minute.
B: Certainly, Mr. Emory. Is there a problem, sir?
A: Well, I’d just like you to help me with

2017-09-03 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Criticizing a lack of effort

A: Allan, I am really disappointed by your lack of effort on this project.
B: Look, Sally. I’ve put just as much work into this as anybody else

2017-09-03 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Criticizing a smoker

A: John, I’ve asked you not to smoke in here! I don’t want to see you smoking in my office again.
B: I’m sorry, Ms. Fairbanks. I won’

2017-09-03 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Criticizing an employee

A: Janet? You still have not given me those files I’ve asked you for.
B: I’m sorry, Mr. Myers. I’ve just been so busy today.
A: I really

2017-09-03 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

A persistent saleswoman

A: I don’t have any time to spare, Jenny.
B: I understand you’re a busy man, Mr. Black. I just wanted to show you these samples.
A: No, I&rsqu

2017-09-03 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Sorting out problems

A: Rachel? I’m not sure how you want to handle this account. I think there are a few things to be sorted out.
B: I agree, Toni. I think the biggest pro

2017-09-03 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Criticism from your boss

A: Liz, you were supposed to have had those contracts typed up by now.
B: I was supposed to do that? I thought Sharon was responsible for that.
A: No, Li

2017-09-03 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Waiting on a client

A: Alex! What are you guys doing over there?
B: What do you mean, Janice?
A: I’ve been waiting for a response on the Blake Building design for nearly tw

2017-09-03 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Warning an employee

A: Listen, Christine, you can not afford another day off. You’ve called in sick five times in the last three weeks.
B: I know, Mr. Douglas. But I am rea

2017-09-03 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Last minute details

A: Ms. Solomon, I thought we had agreed to change this deadline.
B: I wanted to talk to you about that, Mr. Feng. Mr. Emory would prefer to keep the deadline

2017-09-03 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Clarifying final details

A: This is what my boss is expecting, Sandy. He wants a detailed list of expenses and equipment costs.
B: That’s going to take a while to put toge

2017-09-02 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Getting a new computer

A: Mr. Emory? I think it’s time to get a new computer.
B: Why, Christine? I think the one we have is fine.
A: For the amount of work we do on the com

2017-09-02 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Giving a helping hand

A: Hi, Alex. Would you come with me to supply? I’ve got to pick up a load of stuff and I’m afraid I can’t carry it all.
B: Sure, Stacy. Le

2017-09-02 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Making early reservations

A: Mark, when are you going to give me those brochures?
B: What’s the rush? You’re not leaving for another week.
A: I know, but I want to ma

2017-09-02 所属栏目:办公室口语会话

Reminder about tax forms

A: Hey, Richard! I need those tax forms from you before five!
B: Oh, I’m sorry. I forgot about those completely. I’ll bring them by your offi