Ling: Ugh! Sam: Whats the matter? Ling: Im trying to jot down some ideas for the meeting tomorrow but Im drawing a blank. Sam: When Ive got a block, I usually step away from it for a while and come back to it later. Then I can look at it with a fresh...
Paul: Could you help me? I have a few questions about this computer printer. Clerk: Sure. Ill try. Paul: What Im wondering is whether this machine can be used as a copier as well as a printer. Clerk: Yeah, it can. This is a multifunction machine. It...
Juanita: Hey, where have you been? I was going to invite you to lunch, but you werent at your desk. Bill: I was at a training. Juanita: What was it on? Bill: Office hygiene. Juanita: Hygiene? Youre kidding. Your office is pretty messy but I wouldnt s...
Katerina: Hey, Joel. Have you ever traveled by train? Joel: Only once, and that was a long time ago when I lived in Orlando. Im not even sure where the train station is in this city. Why do you ask? Katerina: I need to go to San Francisco at the end...
Masako: I think we should strike. We need to force management to listen to our grievances. Salvador: Hold on. I think youre being too hasty. Its up to our union to call a strike, not the workers. Masako: Im not suggesting a formal strike, but we coul...
Fay: Excuse me. Im in the window seat. Dustin: Oh, sure. Let me get up and let you in. Fay: Thanks. Dustin: Are you traveling on business? Fay: Yes, I am. Im changing planes in Denver on my way to South Carolina, and then Im off to Georgia on Wednesd...
Oscar: What are you doing? Elena: Im getting ready for the test. Oscar: By writing the answers on a cheat sheet? Youre not going to get away with that. Elena: I got a D on the last test and I have to do better on this one. If I dont get at least a B,...
Hanna: Where have you been? Ive been trying to find you. I just won $80 from this slot machine. Its not the jackpot, but now Ive broken even. Tad: Thats really great. Maybe some of your luck will rub off on me. Im just about to see what the high roll...
I was hired to set up a website for a small bookstore and the owner knew very little about the Internet. I tried to find out what she wanted for her business website. Octavio: Let me show you some websites Ive designed. I have them all bookmarked. Ok...
Hotel Clerk: Can I help you with something? Victor: Yes, I was hoping you could recommend a restaurant nearby. Clerk: What kind of food would you like? Victor: Im not picky. Im looking for something moderately priced thats within walking distance. Cl...
