Conversation 1
| A: | I really think we need to get some people together to discuss this problem. If we don't, it'll just get worse. |
| B: | I believe you're right, Leon. Who are you thinking of including? |
| A: | The Accountant, our Purchasing Manager, Tony, and of course, you and me. |
| B: | All right, then. What are you going to tell them beforehand? |
| A: | I'll give them this news report and the letter describing our problem. Do you think that's OK? |
| B: | Yes, that's fine. Let me know when and where. |
Conversation 2
| B: | Good afternoon! I appreciate you all being here for this important meeting. Leon has asked you to join us to talk about the problem. You've all read the news report and the letter, so let's get on with the discussion and try to solve the problem before it gets worse. Leon, could you start? |
Conversation 3
| A: | Let's see, we'll begin with my boss opening the meeting. He can remind everyone about the report and letter. Then we should have the Accountant report on the cheques that have been written. Following that, we'll ask the Purchasing Manager to review the purchasing procedure. I'm sure my boss and Tony will have some questions then, so next we'll have questions. Then, we can go on to a discussion. Finally, hopefully, we'll make a decision and close the meeting. There, that should do it! |
Conversation 4
| A: | Hello! Why don't you sit here? Would you like a cup of coffee or tea? |
| C: | Thanks! Coffee, please. |
| A: | Good afternoon, Tony. Here's a seat for you. |
| B: | Is everyone here yet? |
| A: | No, not quite. The Accountant has still to come. Boss, here's your coffee. |
| B: | Thanks. I want to get started on time. |
| A: | Yes, I know. I'm sure we will. |
Conversation 5
| D: | Hello! Accountant's Office. |
| A: | Hello! This is Leon. Our boss wants to call a meeting to discuss a particular problem. Can you make it tomorrow afternoon? |
| D: | Tomorrow afternoon? What time? |
| A: | He'd like to begin at 2:30, in the conference room. |
| D: | Yes, I think I can make it. I have a lunch meeting, but I'll hurry back in time for the meeting. |
| A: | Good. I'll bring the information to your office in a little while. |
| D: | Oh! OK. Thanks. |
Conversation 6
| B: | So, from our discussion this afternoon, it sounds like what we need to do is to stop the payment on this cheque, and contact our lawyer. Is that the decision you all think we should make? |
| C: | I'll begin looking for new suppliers. That seems to be important, as well. |
| B: | Yes, it is. We must do that. |
| D: | I'll call the bank immediately and stop payment. |
| B: | And, Tony, we'll follow your advice and turn the rest over to our lawyer. That seems to be the best way to handle this — for all of us. |