Re-writing A: These two sections need to be re-written, Jerry. The last guy that did this really mixed things up. B: Yeah, I could tell that. Thats no problem. I can probably get it re-done by tomorrow. Whens our meeting with the boss? A: Not until n...
Co-signing an approval sheet A: Albert? Could you co-sign this approval sheet? Accountings getting really picky. B: I know. Theyve already sent back two approvals I sent them. Where do I sign? A: Right here. Its for that new fax machine were getting....
Arranging overtime A: I hate to do this to you, Alice, but Im going to have to ask you to put in some more overtime. B: Does it have to be this afternoon, Mr. Fairbanks? Ive already made plans. A: Well, I would have preferred to do it today, but if y...
Passing along a request A: Mr. Blake? Mr. Fosters on the phone. Hed like to know if you can send over those training manuals? B: Oh, tell him Ill leave them at his office tomorrow afternoon. A: He was hoping that you could drop them off this afternoo...
Asking for recalculation A: Ms. Myers? Could you look at this please? B: Certainly, Ms. OBrien. A: I think you should look over these figures again. There are some calculations that are a bit off. B: Of course, Ms. OBrien. I should have been more car...
Ordering stationery A: Hi. Is this supply? B: Yeah. This is supply. What can I do for you? A: This is Rachel in Human Resources. I need two boxes of company letterhead, one box of ball-point pens, and a box of envelopes. B: All right. No problem. Wha...
Dealing with an interruption A: Excuse me, Ms. Montgomery? B: Im sorry, Jeff. Please dont interrupt me right now. Im in the middle of a conversation. A: Oh, Im sorry, Ms. Montgomery. Ill come back later. B: Thats all right. Ill be finished in a littl...
Asking for help with a meeting A: Ruth? I have a big favor to ask you. B: How big, Catherine? A: Well, I was hoping you would cover for me at the strategy meeting this afternoon. B: But, I cant, Catherine. Ive got two committee meetings back to back...
Buying office equipment A: I do want to meet with you and take a look at your catalogue. Were redecorating and are going to add some things. B: Well, Ill be glad to help you out. I can come out anytime on Tuesday or Thursday of next week. A: Lets put...
Meeting with an accountant A: Good morning, Mr. Winthrop. This is Sally Parker, Mr. Emorys secretary. Mr. Emory has asked me to set up a meeting with you. B: Certainly, Miss Parker, Let me get my book.My secretarys out and I cant keep anything straig...
