Dialogue reading with Mr.X⚡

🌟Deliveries and Suppliers🌟 Susan: Doug, can I talk with you for a moment? Doug: What can I do for you Susan? Susan: I'm concerned about the delays we're experiencing with some of our suppliers. Doug: We're doing everything to get back on schedule. Susan: Could you give me an approximate timeline? Doug: A number of deliveries are arriving tomorrow. Unfortunately, this time of year is often troublesome. Susan: That's not good. We can't make excuses to our clients. Are all shipments affected? Doug: No, but it is summer and some companies are cutting back until September. Susan: Where are most of our suppliers located? Doug: Well, most of them are in China, but there are a few in California. Susan: How does that affect deliveries? Doug: Well, there are weather delays and shipment delays due to reduced production. Sometimes, larger packages are delayed because of a bottleneck at the distribution point. Susan: Is there any way around these delays? Doug: Well, we often work with delivery services such as UPS, Fed ex or DHL for our most urgent shipping. They guarantee door-to-door deliveries within 48 hours. Susan: Are they expensive? Doug: Yes, they're very expensive at that cuts into our bottom line.

🌟Taking a Message🌟 Receptionist: Janson Wine Importers. Good Morning. How can I help you? Caller: Could I speak to Mr Adams, please? Receptionist: Who's calling please? Caller: This is Anna Beare. Receptionist: Sorry, I didn't catch your name. Caller: Anna Beare. That's B E A R E Receptionist: Thank you. And where are you calling from? Caller: Sun Soaked Vineyards Receptionist: OK Ms Beare. I'll try and put you through. … I'm sorry but the line's busy. Would you like to hold? Caller: Oh, that's a shame. This concerns an upcoming shipment and it's rather urgent. Receptionist: He should be free in half an hour. Would you like to call back? Caller: I'm afraid I'll be in a meeting. Could I leave a message? Receptionist: Certainly. Caller: Could you tell Mr Adams that our shipment will be postponed and that the 200 cases ordered should arrive next Monday. Receptionist: Shipment delayed … arriving next Monday. Caller: Yes, and could you ask him to call me back when the shipment arrives? Receptionist: Certainly. Could you give me your number please? Caller: Yes, it's 503-589-9087 Receptionist: That's 503-589-9087 Caller: Yes, that's right. Thanks for your help. Goodbye

🌟The Party🌟 Martha: What horrible weather today. I'd love to go out, but I think it will just continue raining. Jane: Oh, I don't know. Perhaps the sun will come out later this afternoon. Martha: I hope you're right. Listen, I'm going to have a party this Saturday. Would you like to come? Jane: Oh, I'd love to come. Thank you for inviting me. Who's going to come to the party? Martha: Well, a number of people haven't told me yet. But, Peter and Mark are going to help out with the cooking! Jane: Hey, I'll help, too! Martha: Would you? That would be great! Jane: I'll make lasagna! Martha: That sounds delicious! I know my Italian cousins are going to be there. I'm sure they'll love it. Jane: Italians? Maybe I'll bake a cake... Martha: No, no. They're not like that. They'll love it. Jane: Well, if you say so... Is there going be a theme for the party? Martha: No, I don't think so. Just a chance to get together and have fun. Jane: I'm sure it'll be lots of fun. Martha: But I'm going to hire a clown! Jane: A clown! You're kidding me. Martha: No, no. As I child, I always wanted a clown. Now, I'm going to have a clown at my own party. Jane: I'm sure everyone will have a good laugh. Martha: That's the plan!

🌹 Doctor & patient🌹 Doctor's Assistant: Good morning, Doctor Jensen's office. How may I help you? Patient: Hello, I'd like to make an appointment to see Doctor Jensen, please. Doctor's Assistant: Have you been in to see Doctor Jensen before? Patient: Yes, I have. I had a physical last year. Doctor's Assistant: Fine, what is your name? Patient: Maria Sanchez. Doctor's Assistant: Thank you, Ms. Sanchez, let me pull up your file... Okay, I've located your information. What's the reason for your making an appointment? Patient: I haven't been feeling very well lately. Doctor's Assistant: Do you need urgent care? Patient: No, not necessarily, but I'd like to see the doctor soon. Doctor's Assistant: Of course, how about next Monday? There's a slot available at 10 in the morning. Patient: I'm afraid I'm working at 10. Is there anything available after three? Doctor's Assistant: Let me see. Not on Monday, but we have a three o'clock opening next Wednesday. Would you like to come in then? Patient: Yes, next Wednesday at three would be great. Doctor's Assistant: All right, I'll pencil you in for three o'clock next Wednesday. Patient: Thank you for your help. Doctor's Assistant: You're welcome. We'll see you next week. Goodbye. Patient: Goodbye.

🌟Cleaning Staff's 🌟 Jared: (knocks on the room door) May I come in, madam? Ms. Anderson: Yes, thanks for coming so quickly. Jared: Certainly, madam. How can I help you? Ms. Anderson: I'd like some fresh towels in the suite when I get back this evening. Jared: I'll get them immediately. Would you like me to also change the bed sheets? Ms. Anderson: Yes, that would be nice. Could you also turn down the covers? Jared: Is there anything else I can do for you? Perhaps you have some laundry I can take to be cleaned. Ms. Anderson: Now that you mention it, I do have some clothes in the laundry bag. Jared: Very good, madam. I'll have them cleaned and folded when you return. Ms. Anderson: Excellent. You know, it gets stuffy in this room. Jared: I'd be happy to open the window while you are away. I'll make sure to close it before you return. Ms. Anderson: … oh, I can never find the light switch when I get back in the evening. Jared: I'll make sure to leave the lamp on the bedside table on after I finish cleaning up. Ms. Anderson: Are you going to vacuum? Jared: Certainly, madam. We vacuum our rooms every day. Ms. Anderson: That's good to hear. Well, it's time for me to see my friends. Today we're visiting a vineyard. Jared: Enjoy your day, madam. Ms. Anderson: Oh, I will… Just a second, could you also take out the trolley with this morning's breakfast?