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Making a business partner at the airport!
| (Situation: Mr. Lin and his secretary, Miss Wang, are waiting at the International Arrivals Hall at an airport. Mr. Lin holds a large sign reading "Welcome Ms. Jones" and Miss Wang holds a bunch of flowers. Ms. Jones walks through the Green Exit. And then she sees the sign, waves, and goes towards them.) | |
| Mr. Lin: | Ms. Jones? |
| Ms. Jones: | Yes, I'm Miranda Jones from Flora Garment Trading. |
| Mr. Lin: | My name is Lin Hua. I'm the Sales Manager with Baiyun Sweaters. How do you do, Ms. Jones? |
| Ms. Jones: | How do you do? It's very nice of you to come to meet me. |
| Mr. Lin: | You're welcome. And may I introduce my secretary, Miss Wang? |
| Ms. Jones: | Sure. It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Wang. |
| Miss Wang: | The pleasure is mine. The flowers are for you, Ms. Jones. |
| Ms. Jones: | Oh, thank you. They're beautiful! You're very kind. |
| Mr. Lin: | How was your flight, Ms. Jones? |
| Ms. Jones: | Very nice. The service on board was superb. And I managed a few hours' sleep, so I feel fine now. |
| Mr. Lin: | I'm glad to hear that. Oh, let me help you with your luggage. |
| Ms. Jones: | Thank you. (Hands a suitcase to Mr. Lin.) |
| Mr. Lin: | Is this your first visit to China? |
| Ms. Jones: | No. But it's my first visit to Guangzhou. I hope it won't be my last. |
| Mr. Lin: | I hope you will have a pleasant stay here. |
| Ms. Jones: | I'm sure I will. |
| Mr. Lin: | Our car is out in the parking lot. Shall we drive to your hotel now? |
| Ms. Jones: | Yes, thank you. Let's go. |
| Miss Wang: | This way, please. (They walk out of the Hall and head for the parking lot and then drive to the hotel.) |
| Miss Wang: | Here we are, Ms. Jones. This is the White Swan Hotel. We've reserved a room for you on the 6th floor with a balcony overlooking the park. |
| Ms. Jones: | Thank you very much. It's very considerate of you. |
| Miss Wang: | Well, that's the least we could do. (In the hotel room) |
| Mr. Lin: | This is your room, Ms. Jones. Is it OK? |
| Ms. Jones: | Oh, yes. It's lovely, very cozy and well-decorated! It's really very thoughtful of you to have arranged it for me. |
| Mr. Lin: | Not at all. |
| Miss Wang: | You must be very tired after your long trip. Is there anything else we can do for you? |
| Ms. Jones: | No, thanks. Not at the moment. |
| Mr. Lin: | Then we'll be leaving now so that you can settle in. After all, we'll have enough time for business during the next 3 days. |
| Ms. Jones: | Thank you. |
| Mr. Lin: | You're welcome. We'll contact you tomorrow morning. |
| Ms. Jones: | See you then. |
| Mr. Lin & Miss Wang: |
See you! |
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