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1.[Music] foreign [Music] can you send me the report by tomorrow I'll do my best to get it to you on time can you send me the report by tomorrow I'll do my best to get it to you on time can we meet at 10 A.M yes that works for me can we meet at 10 A.M yes that works for me I need to reschedule our meeting for next week no problem let me know when I need to reschedule our meeting for next week no problem let me know when do you have any experience in this field I've been in project for over a decade do you have any experience in this field I've been in project for over a decade did you have any plans for the holiday just a family did you have any plans for the holiday just a family it's nice to see you likewise always a pleasure it's nice to see you likewise always a pleasure is this your desk yes it is how can I assist you is this your desk yes it is how can I assist you what's the duration of the workshop it will run from 9am to 4pm with an hour break at noon what's the duration of the workshop it will run from 9am to 4pm with an hour break at noon I apologize for not being able to attend the event it's okay there's always next time I apologize for not being able to attend the event it's okay there's always next time can you tell me more about your background I have a business degree from the University of and worked at a couple of major firms can you tell me more about your background I have a business degree from the University of and worked at a couple of major firms can you please send me the report by tomorrow of course I'll do that can you please send me the report by tomorrow of course I'll do that how was your weekend it was relaxing how about yours how was your weekend it was relaxing how about yours I'm sorry I couldn't finish the project on time that's okay let's regroup I'm sorry I couldn't finish the project on time that's okay let's regroup it's a beautiful day outside isn't it absolutely I love this weather it's a beautiful day outside isn't it absolutely I love this weather can you give me directions to the nearest post office it's two blocks down then take a right can you give me directions to the nearest post office it's two blocks down then take a right where is the conference room it's on the second floor next to the where's the conference room it's on the second floor next to the I need to use the printer it's available now just on the left I need to use the printer it's available now just on the left I heard there's a new restaurant downtown that's supposed to be really good I've heard the same want to try it out Friday I heard there's a new restaurant downtown that's supposed to be really good I've heard the same want to try it out Friday let's touch base later this afternoon sounds good just let me know the time let's touch base later this afternoon sounds good just let me know the time can you direct me to the restroom absolutely it's down the hall to the left can you direct me to the restroom absolutely it's down the hall to the left I hope you had a good weekend thank you I did how was yours I hope you had a good weekend thank you I did how was yours can I borrow your stapler for a minute absolutely here it is can I borrow your stapler for a minute absolutely here it is can you give me an update on the progress of the project we're about 70 done can you give me an update on the progress of the project we're about 70 done can you give me a ride to the airport sorry I have another commitment maybe try a cab can you give me a ride to the airport sorry I have another commitment maybe try a cab I'm looking forward to our meeting tomorrow me too I believe we'll cover some points I'm looking forward to our meeting tomorrow me too I believe we'll cover some points can you please be quiet I'm sorry I'll keep it down can you please be quiet I'm sorry I'll keep it down can I make a suggestion always I'm eager to hear your thoughts can I make a suggestion always I'm eager to hear your thoughts what do you do I handle project for several key what do you do I handle project for several key can you turn off the lights when you leave of course I'll make sure to do that can you turn off the lights when you leave of course I'll make sure to do that can I join your team we'd be happy to have you let's discuss the details can I join your team we'd be happy to have you let's discuss the details thank you for your help with this project my pleasure glad I could assist thank you for your help with this project my pleasure glad I could assist I saw on social media that you went on a trip how was it it was amazing I'll show you some photos I saw on social media that you went on a trip how was it it was amazing I'll show you some photos good morning Mary good morning how's your day going good morning Mary good morning how's your day going have you seen the latest Marvel movie not yet but I plan to this weekend have you seen the latest Marvel movie not yet but I plan to this weekend can you introduce yourself I'm Lisa Smith a project manager at XYZ company can you introduce yourself I'm Lisa Smith a project manager at XYZ company can I take a few minutes of your time to discuss something let's find a quiet spot can I take a few minutes of your time to discuss something sure let's find a quiet spot I'm sorry if I made a mistake it happens to the best of us let's fix it together I'm sorry if I made a mistake it happens to the best of us let's fix it together I apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused it's all right let's just ensure it doesn't happen again I apologize for any inconvenience I may have caused it's all right let's just ensure it doesn't happen again I'm sorry for not meeting the deadline let's work together to make sure we're on track next time I'm sorry for not meeting the deadline let's work together to make sure we're on track next time did you have a chance to review the document I sent yes I did I'll share my feedback later today did you have a chance to review the document I sent yes I did I'll share my feedback later today what's your role in the company I manage and oversee our primary projects ensuring they run smoothly what's your role in the company I manage and oversee our primary projects ensuring they run smoothly where are you from I hail from Seattle where are you from I hail from Seattle I apologize for my absence from the meeting just make sure to catch up with the notes I apologize for my absence from the meeting just make sure to catch up with the notes let's have a meeting at 2PM sure I'll schedule it let's have a meeting at 2PM sure I'll schedule it I'm grateful for your willingness to help anytime we're a team I'm grateful for your willingness to help anytime we're a team can you book a meeting room for Friday I'll check the availability and let you know can you book a meeting room for Friday I'll check the availability and let you know I'm sorry I'm running late for the meeting no worries take your time I'm sorry I'm running late for the meeting no worries take your time I really appreciate your support and advice always here to help you're doing great I really appreciate your support and advice always here to help you're doing great is there anything I can do to help just a few more files to organize thanks for asking is there anything I can do to help just a few more files to organize thanks for asking can I meet you in the lobby sure I'll be there in a few minutes can I meet you in the lobby sure I'll be there in a few minutes let me help you with that oh thanks just these boxes here let me help you with that oh thanks just these boxes here can you help me with this of course what do you need assistance with can you help me with this of course what do you need assistance with how long will the presentation be it should last about 30 minutes how long will the presentation be it should last about 30 minutes I'm sorry if I caused any confusion or I'm sorry if I caused any confusion or let's clarify things now can you pass me the salt here you go can you pass me the salt here you go where's the closest parking lot it's just two blocks down next to the bank where's the closest parking lot it's just two blocks down next to the bank what's your name my name is Kathy White what's your name my name is Kathy White I appreciate your hard work and thanks it's a team effort I appreciate your hard work and thanks it's a team effort can I borrow a pen sure here you go can I borrow a pen sure here you go may I have a moment of your time of course what's on your mind may I have a moment of your time of course what's on your mind can I use your laptop for a minute sure just make sure to log off when done can I use your laptop for a minute sure just make sure to log off when done what's the deadline for this project final submission is on the 15th what's the deadline for this project the final submission is on the 15th can I have a day off next week let me check the schedule but it should be fine can I have a day off next week let me check the schedule but it should be fine can I offer you some advice sure I'm always open to suggestions can I offer you some advice sure I'm always open to suggestions thank you for everything you do for our team I'm just doing my part thanks for the appreciation thank you for everything you do for our team I'm just doing my part thanks for the appreciation how are you today I'm doing well thank you how about you how are you today I'm doing well thank you how about you I need to speak to the manager let me check if she's available I need to speak to the manager let me check if she's available can you finish this project by Friday I'll try my best but I might need a bit more time can you finish this project by Friday I'll try my best but I might need a bit more time can you show me on the map of course here it is right in this section can you show me on the map of course here it is right in this section can I call you later to discuss this further definitely let me know what time that works for you can I call you later to discuss this further definitely let me know a time that works for you thank you for being a great colleague and friend thank you I feel the same way thank you for being a great colleague and friend thank you I feel the same way can we schedule a call for tomorrow certainly how about 2PM your time can we schedule a call for tomorrow certainly how about 2 pm your time can you help me with this project absolutely I'm here to help can you help me with this project absolutely I'm here to help I appreciate your effort and to this project thank you it means a lot to me I appreciate your effort and to this project thank you it means a lot to me let me know if you need any assistance I appreciate that thank you let me know if you need any assistance I appreciate that thank you may I use your phone sure just give it back when you're done may I use your phone sure just give it back when you're done I have some feedback on your presentation please share it with me I have some feedback on your presentation please share it with me can you remind me about the time difference of course we're three hours ahead of you can you remind me about the time difference of course we're three hours ahead of you thank you for taking the time to meet with me of course it was productive thank you for taking the time to meet with me of course it was productive what time is the meeting it's scheduled for 3 P.M what time is the meeting it's scheduled for 3 P.M I have been with the company for a long time we appreciate your loyalty let's review your compensation I have been with the company for a long time we appreciate your loyalty let's review your compensation where's the nearest coffee shop there's one just around the corner on Elm Street where's the nearest coffee shop there's one just around the corner on Elm Street can I get a glass of water certainly there's a water cooler just around the corner can I get a glass of water certainly there's a water cooler just around the corner I would like to request a vacation day on Friday note it I'll update the calendar I would like to request a vacation day on Friday noted I'll update the calendar can I help you with anything thanks I'm good for now but I'll let you know can I help you with anything thanks I'm good for now but I'll let you know can you please review this document before we present it to the client sure I'll review it today can you please review this document before we present it to the client sure I'll review it today I'm sorry if I came across as rude or disrespectful it's okay let's just communicate openly in the future I'm sorry if I came across as rude or disrespectful it's okay let's just communicate openly in the future did you catch the game last night yes it was a nail biter and last night yes it was a nail biter I'd be happy to help you with your project that'd be great let's discuss it tomorrow I'd be happy to help you with your project that'd be great let's discuss it tomorrow can I carry that for you that's so kind thank you can I carry that for you that's so kind thank you I need to make a phone call feel free to use the phone in the conference room I need to make a phone call feel free to use the phone in the conference room I will be out of the office for the next two days for a business trip thanks for the heads up I will be out of the office for the next two days for a business trip thanks for the heads up I'm sorry but I'm not satisfied with the product let's find a solution I'm sorry but I'm not satisfied with the product let's find a solution I think we should do more research sounds prudent I'll gather more data I think we should do more research sounds prudent I'll gather more data I am sorry to inform you that your employment I understand may I know the reason I am sorry to inform you that your employment I understand may I know the reason I couldn't call you back because my phone battery died that's all right are you available to chat now I couldn't call you back because my phone battery died that's all right are you available to chat now please let me know if you have any questions or concerns I will thanks for being open to feedback please let me know if you have any questions or concerns I will thanks for being open to feedback hi my name is Tom and I work for XYZ Corporation nice to meet you Tom I'm Sarah from ABC company hi my name is Tom and I work for XYZ Corporation nice to meet you Tom I'm Sarah from ABC company I'm not sure I understand can you explain it to me of course let me break it down I'm not sure I understand can you explain it to me of course let me break it down after hearing your presentation I believe I completely agree with you after hearing your presentation I believe I completely agree with you can I have your approval to purchase these supplies absolutely can I have your approval to purchase these supplies absolutely thank you for shopping with us is there anything else you need before you check out thank you for shopping with us is there anything else you need before you check out finally shut down the computer will do thanks for the step-by-step guide finally shut down the computer will do thanks for the step-by-step guide due to restructuring issues we have made thank you for letting me know this is unfortunate due to restructuring issues we have made thank you for letting me know this is unfortunate can you please transfer inventory from the other store to this one I'll coordinate the transfer right away can you please transfer inventory from the other store to this one I'll coordinate the transfer right away I'm sorry for the delay in responding no issues I value our communication I'm sorry for the delay in responding no issues I value our communication in my view this proposal is not feasible why do you think so let's discuss further in my view this proposal is not feasible why do you think so let's discuss further your position is being eliminated and I appreciate the heads up are there other positions available your position is being eliminated and I appreciate the heads up are there other positions available make sure to save your work before you close the file I always do thanks for the reminder make sure to save your work before you close the file I always do thanks for the reminder can you join us for a meeting tomorrow I have a conflict sorry can you join us for a meeting tomorrow I have a conflict sorry I've dealt with this before so I should be fine thank you but I think I can handle it I've dealt with this before so I should be fine thank you but I think I can handle it can you explain that in more detail any unexpected trends that emerged can you explain that in more detail sure were there any unexpected trends that emerged I'd rather work in the morning than in the afternoon mornings are definitely more productive for me too I'd rather work in the morning than in the afternoon mornings are definitely more productive for me too what is the significance of that point does it have any impact on our current projects or strategy what is the significance of that point does it have any impact on our current projects or strategy did I get this information right no that's not right did I get this information right no that's not right we will need to reschedule due to a conflict no problem let me know a suitable time for you we will need to need to schedule due to a conflict no problem let me know a suitable time for you keep going straight until you see a gas station okay thanks keep going straight until you see a gas station okay thanks why don't we take a break agreed I could use a short break why don't we take a break agreed I could use a short break I'm afraid we can't accept your offer as it stands I understand let's discuss areas we can adjust I'm afraid we can't accept your offer as it stands I understand let's discuss areas we can adjust I'm sorry if I upset you that was not my intention it's okay let's communicate openly I'm sorry if I upset you that was not my intention it's okay let's communicate openly thank you for coming to today's meeting thank you for hosting it we're ready to get started thank you for coming to today's meeting thank you for hosting it we're ready to get started congratulations on your retirement thank you I'm looking forward to it congratulations on your retirement thank you I'm looking forward to it I will be out of the office next week please contact Jane for any urgent matters understood I'll reach out to Jane if necessary I will be out of the office next week please contact Jane for any urgent matters understood I'll reach out to Jane if necessary our proposal includes three rounds of revisions at no additional cost that's a valuable addition thanks for offering that our proposal includes three rounds of revisions at no additional cost that's a valuable addition thanks for offering that is there anything else we need to discuss not from my side is there anything else we need to discuss not from my side your behavior has been unacceptable and I apologize for my actions I'd like to discuss this further your behavior has been unacceptable and I apologize for my actions I'd like to discuss this further I'm sorry but I need more information before I can give my approval I'll provide the details I'm sorry but I need more information before I can give my approval I'll provide the details I'm sorry but the service was very poor I'm truly sorry for that I'm sorry but the service was very poor I'm truly sorry for that we are pleased to offer our Design Services for your upcoming event thank you for sending over your proposal it's highly appreciated we are pleased to offer our Design Services for your upcoming event thank you for sending over your proposal it's highly appreciated I prefer to travel by train than by plane trains offer such Scenic views don't they I prefer to travel by train than by plane trains offer such Scenic views don't they I think we need to involve other departments in this discussion good idea I'll Loop in HR and marketing I think we need to involve other departments in this discussion good idea I'll Loop in HR and marketing I'd rather go to the park than stay at home the park is refreshing I get that I'd rather go to the park than stay at home the park is refreshing I get that can you please clarify what you mean by that sorry for being vague here's what I meant can you please clarify what you mean by that sorry for being vague here's what I meant I'll start by giving a brief overview of the main findings and Trends please go ahead I'll start by giving a brief overview of the main findings and trends please go ahead I'm sorry we're out of stock when do you expect to have more in stock I'm sorry we're out of stock when do you expect to have more in stock I'm attaching the document we discussed in the meeting received I'll go through it I'm attaching the document we discussed in the meeting receive I'll go through it can you please respond to this email and let me know if you have any questions acknowledged I'll review and revert if I have queries can you please respond to this email and let me know if you have any questions acknowledged I'll review and revert if I have queries I'm here if you need someone to talk to thanks it's been a tough week I'm here if you need someone to talk to thanks it's been a tough week I will follow up with an email summarizing what was discussed thank you that'll be helpful I will follow up with an email summarizing what was discussed thank you that'll be helpful could you provide some examples that would be helpful what about Market leaders what are they doing could you provide some examples that would be helpful what about Market leaders what are they doing would you like to join us for dinner thank you I'd be delighted would you like to join us for dinner thank you I'd be delighted I'm sorry we're out of stock on this item I'll inform the customer thank you for letting me know I'm sorry we're out of stock on this item I'll inform the customer thank you for letting me know I need more information before I can give you an answer let me gather the necessary details for you I need more information before I can give you an answer let me gather the necessary details for you I believe I am worth more than my current salary we value your contributions let's discuss it I believe I am worth more than my current salary we value your contributions let's discuss it I apologize for the inconvenience I appreciate your understanding I apologize for the inconvenience I appreciate your understanding I can't wait to get started me neither let's Dive Right In I can't wait to get started me neither let's Dive Right In can you tell me how to get to the nearest supermarket can you tell me how to get to the nearest supermarket sure I'm worried that we're not on track we can regroup and adjust our strategy I'm worried that we're not on track we can regroup and adjust our strategy I couldn't come to the meeting because I was sick I hope you're feeling better now let's catch you up on what was discussed I couldn't come to the meeting because I was sick I hope you're feeling better now let's catch you up on what was discussed let's plan a team outing sounds fun let's set a date let's plan a team outing sounds fun let's set a date I think we have covered everything on the agenda agreed we had a productive discussion I think we have covered everything on the agenda agreed we had a productive discussion I remember the events unfolding this way yes that's exactly what happened I remember the events unfolding this way yes that's exactly what happened I'm sorry I didn't receive your email because of technical difficulties no problem I'll resend it to you now I'm sorry I didn't receive your email because of technical difficulties no problem I'll resend it to you now do you have any events or seminars coming up that I could attend yes there's one next month I'll email you the details do you have any events or seminars coming up that I could attend yes there's one next month I'll email you the details can we talk about my salary certainly let's find a suitable time can we talk about my salary certainly let's find a suitable time can I make a suggestion sure I'd love to hear your idea can I make a suggestion sure I'd love to hear your idea I think your presentation was well prepared and well delivered thank you I really worked hard on it I think your presentation was well prepared and well delivered thank you I really worked hard on it I'll be presenting on the latest market research for our industry that sounds very relevant I'll be presenting on the latest market research for our industry that sounds very relevant can we go around the table and introduce ourselves sure I'll start I'm Jessica the marketing manager can we go around the table and introduce ourselves sure I'll start I'm Jessica the marketing manager we're running low on this item can you please place an order for more we're running low on this item can you please place an order for more can you please provide me with more details certainly I'll elaborate can you please provide me with more details certainly I'll elaborate I've included some additional information in the handouts great I'll take a closer look later thank you I've included some additional information in the handouts great I'll take a closer look later thank you I think we need to focus on increasing Revenue I agree let's explore new strategies I think we need to focus on increasing Revenue I agree let's explore new strategies can you tell me more about the responsibilities of the job sure the role primarily focuses on campaigns and managing the marketing team can you tell me more about the responsibilities of the job sure the role primarily focuses on campaigns and managing the marketing team I would like to negotiate my salary let's set up a meeting to discuss it further I would like to negotiate my salary let's set up a meeting to discuss it further I'm concerned about the deadline for this project let's reevaluate our timeline I'm concerned about the deadline for this project let's reevaluate our timeline I understand your position but we need to consider our budget constraints I get it let's see if we can find a middle ground I understand your position but we need to consider our budget constraints I get it let's see if we can find a middle ground can I offer you a discount on that item that would be appreciated thank you can I offer you a discount on that item that would be appreciated thank you I'm enthusiastic about the possibilities together we can achieve great things I'm enthusiastic about the possibilities together we can achieve great things I'm concerned about the quality of the work let's have a quality check soon I'm concerned about the quality of the work let's have a quality check soon please let me know if there's anything I can do to help I will thanks for being so supportive please let me know if there's anything I can do to help I will thanks for being so supportive the post office is on the left side of the street great thanks the post office is on the left side of the street great thanks I'm sorry I didn't submit my report on time because I had internet issues that happens please send it as soon as your connection is stable I'm sorry I didn't submit my report on time because I had internet issues that happens please send it as soon as your connection is stable I apologize for the issue let me see what I can do to make it right thank you for addressing it I apologize for the issue let me see what I can do to make it right thank you for addressing it I believe my skills and experience Merit let's have a detailed discussion about this soon I believe my skills and experience Merit let's have a detailed discussion about this soon how about we go for a walk sounds good let's get some fresh air how about we go for a walk sounds good let's get some fresh air what are your thoughts on a shorter contract term with the option to renew that sounds like a good compromise we can discuss it further what are your thoughts on a shorter contract term with the option to renew that sounds like a good compromise we can discuss it further I'm available for a call on Tuesday at 10 A.M that works for me let's lock it in I'm available for a call on Tuesday at 10 A.M that works for me let's lock it in do you have any questions so far yes how many companies were surveyed for This research you have any questions so far yes how many companies were surveyed for This research I couldn't attend the conference because I had a previous engagement understood let's see if there are any notes or recordings available I couldn't attend the conference because I had a previous engagement understood let's see if there are any notes or recordings available can you please send me the latest data or figures on this topic will do I'll email it to you shortly can you please send me the latest data or figures on this topic will do I'll email it to you shortly let's try a different approach sure I'm open to new suggestions let's try a different approach sure I'm open to new suggestions I'm excited to work with such a talented team we're just as excited to have you with us I'm excited to work with such a talented team we're just as excited to have you with us is this time and location convenient for you yes that works for me is this time and location convenient for you yes that works for me I apologize for the inconvenience can I offer you a store credit I apologize for the inconvenience can I offer you a store credit can I help you find something is there anything you're looking for in particular can I help you find something is there anything you're looking for in particular avoid making mistakes I'll double check my work avoid making mistakes I'll double check my work in my opinion this is the best solution I respect that let's consider all options though in my opinion this is the best solution I respect that let's consider all options though please tell us your name your position at the company and a fun fact about yourself hi I'm Lisa the marketing manager and I love rock climbing please tell us your name your position at the company and a fun fact about yourself hi I'm Lisa the marketing manager and I love rock climbing could you lend me a hand with this yes please I'd really appreciate it could you lend me a hand with this yes please I'd really appreciate it best wishes for a happy and healthy life thank you for the kind words best wishes for a happy and healthy life thank you for the kind words I'm sorry for the delay in responding no worries I appreciate the update I'm sorry for the delay in responding no worries I appreciate the update I have some suggestions for improvement if you're open to hearing them of course I'm always open to feedback I have some suggestions for improvement if you're open to hearing them of course I'm always open to feedback let's meet in the conference room on the second floor perfect I know the spot I'll be there let's meet in the conference room on the second floor perfect I know the spot I'll be there I'm sorry to hear that let me see what I can do thanks for understanding I'm sorry to you that let me see what I can do thanks for understanding how about we brainstorm some ideas great idea let's get creative how about we brainstorm some ideas great idea let's get creative next open the file alright which file am I looking for next open the file all right which file am I looking for can you please transfer inventory from the other store to this one I'll arrange that for you can you please transfer inventory from the other store to this one I'll arrange that for you I'm not sure I understand can you explain it in a different way we're losing to competitors who offer cheaper products I'm not sure I understand can you explain it in a different way we're losing to competitors who offer cheaper products I'm sorry I was stuck in traffic no worries hope everything is all right now I'm sorry I was stuck in traffic no worries hope everything is all right now I'm sorry but I won't be able to attend in person can we do a video call instead Absolutely I'll set up a zoom link for us I'm sorry but I won't be able to attend in person can we do a video call instead Absolutely I'll set up a zoom link for us we are on track to meet our Target of launching the product in Q3 that's great news looking forward to the launch we are on track to meet our Target of launching the product in Q3 that's great news looking forward to the launch I'm sorry but the service was very poor we sincerely apologize I'm sorry but the service was very poor we sincerely apologize I'm thrilled about the opportunity it's going to be a great learning experience I'm thrilled about the opportunity it's going to be a great learning experience I'm sorry but I don't have the information you're asking for can I get back to you on that absolutely just let me know when you have it I'm sorry but I don't have the information you're asking for can I get back to you on that absolutely just let me know when you have it I'm concerned about the negative impact this could have will brainstorm on damage control strategies I'm concerned about the negative impact this could have will brainstorm on damage control strategies can I have your approval to proceed with the project can I have your approval to proceed with the project go ahead first turn on the computer got it it's powering up first turn on the computer got it it's powering up can you please organize the stockroom I'll get started on that right away can you please organize the stockroom I'll get started on that right away thank you for taking the time to interview me I am very interested in this opportunity we appreciate your interest we'll be in touch soon regarding next steps thank you for taking the time to interview me I am very interested in this opportunity we appreciate your interest we'll be in touch soon regarding next steps I'm sorry but I need to consult with my manager before I can give my approval good let me know I'm sorry but I need to consult with my manager before I can give my approval understood let me know can you assist me with this task thank you I could use some help can you assist me with this task thank you I could use some help can you please provide more details on the costs and benefits I'll send a summary by Friday can you please provide more details on the costs and benefits I'll send a summary by Friday can you please update the inventory levels on the website I'll make sure it gets updated today can you please update the inventory levels on the website I'll make sure it gets updated today I have some concerns about the proposed plan let's discuss them I have some concerns about the proposed plan let's discuss them after that close the window window closed anything else after that close the window closed anything else does anyone have any updates on the new marketing campaign I do I'll share the latest feedback we received does anyone have any updates on the new marketing campaign I do I'll share the latest feedback we received thank you for your prompt reply you're welcome always happy to assist thank you for your prompt reply you're welcome always happy to assist can you please review and approve this report I'll take a look can you please review and approve this report I'll take a look follow procedures correctly will do I'll review the procedures again follow procedures correctly will do I'll review the procedures again I am willing to negotiate my salary based on that's a fair approach we can evaluate and discuss I am willing to negotiate my salary based on that's a fair approach we can evaluate and discuss I'm reaching out to inquire about your company's new line of products thank you for your interest I'll send the details shortly I'm reaching out to inquire about your company's new line of products thank you for your interest I'll send the details shortly personally I don't think this is a good idea can you share your concerns so we can address them personally I don't think this is a good idea can you share your concerns so we can address them best of luck on your new job thank you I appreciate it best of luck on your new job thank you I appreciate it congratulations on your new baby thanks we're over the moon congratulations on your new baby thanks we're over the moon please let me know if you have any questions or concerns I will everything's clear for now if you have any questions or concerns I will everything's clear for now do you concur with this view yes I agree do you concur with this View yes I agree I'm worried that we're not addressing the problem effectively let's discuss possible solutions in our next meeting I'm worried that we're not addressing the problem effectively let's discuss possible solutions in our next meeting can you please send out a calendar invite of course I'll send the invite shortly can you please send out a calendar invite of course I'll send the invite shortly could we potentially compromise on the pricing for bulk orders we can consider a discount let's discuss the specifics could we potentially compromise on the pricing for bulk orders we can consider a discount let's discuss the specifics I apologize for the inconvenience thank you for letting us know I apologize for the inconvenience thank you for letting us know have you attended any other events like this before yes a few last year they've always been informative have you attended any other events like this before yes a few last year they've always been informative I feel that this idea has a lot of potential I'm optimistic about it as well I feel that this idea has a lot of potential I'm optimistic about it as well I'm sorry could you please repeat that of course I said the feedback has been largely positive I'm sorry could you please repeat that of course I said the feedback has been largely positive I'm ecstatic about the results your hard work paid off I'm ecstatic about the results your hard work paid off do we have any action items to discuss yes we need to finalize the launch date for our next product do we have any action items to discuss yes we need to finalize the launch date for our next product I'm writing to confirm the details of our meeting thank you for the confirmation everything looks accurate I'm writing to confirm the details of our meeting thank you for the confirmation everything looks accurate can I offer you some advice or support sure I'm always open to suggestions can I offer you some advice or support sure I'm always open to suggestions before we get started I'd like to go around the room and have each of you introduce yourselves sure sounds good before we get started I'd like to go around the room and have each of you introduce yourselves sure sounds good take a right at the next intersection understood take a right at the next intersection understood what are the biggest challenges facing the marketing team at the moment currently we're working on adapting to new market trends and integrating new technologies what are the biggest challenges facing the marketing team at the moment currently we're working on adapting to new market trends and integrating new technologies I like listening to classical music more than pop music classical is calming I enjoy pop for the energy I like listening to classical music more than pop music classical is calming I enjoy pop for the energy then click on the save button done the document is saved then click on the save button done the document is saved we have completed 75 of the goals set for this quarter excellent progress let's keep pushing to achieve 100 percent we have completed 75 of the goals set for this quarter excellent progress let's keep pushing to achieve 100 percent I'm looking forward to the challenge with our team I believe we can handle it I'm looking forward to the challenge with our team I believe we can handle it I recall it happening a bit differently no that's not what happened I recall it happening a bit differently no that's not what happened how does that relate to our previous discussion are you referring to the challenges we discussed in the last meeting how does that relate to our previous discussion are you referring to the challenges we discussed in the last meeting we regret to inform you that your contract may I ask for feedback on how to improve we regret to inform you that your contract may I ask for feedback on how to improve is this statement accurate yes that's correct is this statement accurate yes that's correct can you please give me a refund let's process that for you can you please give me a refund let's process that for you 'll find the supermarket on the right side thanks for the help you'll find the supermarket on the right side thanks for the help I'm sorry but there's a problem with my order I'll sort it out right away I'm sorry but there's a problem with my order I'll sort it out right away I will schedule a follow-up meeting to check on progress sounds good I appreciate the follow-up I will schedule a follow-up meeting to check on progress sounds good I appreciate the follow-up I like Italian food better than Mexican food both have their charm but I can never resist a good taco I like Italian food better than Mexican food both have their charm but I can never resist a good taco can you please mark down the prices on these clearance items I'll take care of it this afternoon can you please mark down the prices on these clearance items I'll take care of it this afternoon can you please mark down the prices on these clearance items of course I'll start with that now can you please mark down the prices on these clearance items of course I'll start with that now can you please do an inventory count for me sure I'll get on it right away can you please do an inventory count for me sure I'll get on it right away let's start with you Karen hi John I'm Karen the head of sales and I've traveled to 40 countries let's start with you Karen hi John I'm Karen the head of sales and I've traveled to 40 countries I'd like to bring up the point of increasing sales in the upcoming quarter great Point I've noticed the potential there as well I'd like to bring up the point of increasing sales in the upcoming quarter great Point I've noticed the potential there as well can you please send me the agenda beforehand certainly I'll email it to you by tomorrow can you please send me the agenda beforehand certainly I'll email it to you by tomorrow I'm sorry we're out of stock on this item can you please let the customer know I'm sorry we're out of stock on this item can you please let the customer know I'm worried that we don't have enough resources maybe we can reallocate some from other projects I'm worried that we don't have enough resources maybe we can reallocate some from other projects thank you for your email I will get back to you as soon as possible thanks for letting me know I'll await your response thank you for your email I will get back to you as soon as possible thanks for letting me know I'll await your response let's meet at the coffee shop see you there in 10 minutes let's meet at the coffee shop perfect see you there in 10 minutes can you give us some background information on that like how did the situation look a year ago compared to now can you give us some background information on that like how did the situation look a year ago compared to now I think there are some areas where we can improve as a team can we discuss that definitely it's good to always look for improvement I think there are some areas where we can improve as a team can we discuss that definitely it's good to always look for improvement it's nice to meet you what do you do I'm a project manager how about you it's nice to meet you what do you do I'm a project manager how about you now press the enter key done the process is now running now press the enter key done the process is now running please let me know if you have any questions or require further information I'll review this and get back to you thanks for the thorough report please let me know if you have any questions or require further information I'll review this and get back to you thanks for the thorough report let me know if you need any assistance will do thank you for offering let me know if you need any assistance will do thank you for offering be mindful of your actions I understand I'll be more cautious be mindful of your actions I understand I'll be more cautious the team encountered some challenges including delays in the manufacturing process let's discuss Solutions in our next meeting the team encountered some challenges including delays in the manufacturing process let's discuss Solutions in our next meeting congratulations on your promotion much congratulations on your promotion thank you so much can you provide some background on the situation sales have declined due to competition can you provide some background on the situation sales have declined due to competition you don't seem to be on board with this no I don't agree you don't seem to be on board with this no I don't agree I'm attaching the pricing information you requested thanks for the attachment I'll review the pricing I'm attaching the pricing information you requested thanks for the attachment I'll review the pricing can you please send me your notes from the meeting certainly I'll email them to you can you please send me your notes from the meeting certainly I'll email them to you it was great talking to you can I have your business card absolutely here you go let's stay in touch it was great talking to you can I have your business card absolutely here you go let's stay in touch can we please agree to disagree and move on agreed let's focus on what's next can we please agree to disagree and move on agreed let's focus on what's next is there anything you need help with I could use some assistance with the spreadsheet is there anything you need help with I could use some assistance with the spreadsheet can I help you with the sizing or fit of that item that would be great thank you can I help you with the sizing or fit of that item that would be great thank you I believe I can manage this on my own no thank you I think I've got it I believe I can manage this on my own no thank you I think I've got it I got feedback that this might not be accurate I don't think that's correct I got feedback that this might not be accurate I don't think that's correct can we discuss the agenda for today's meeting absolutely I've added a few points I'd like to cover can we discuss the agenda for today's meeting absolutely I've added a few points I'd like to cover we have included a detailed breakdown of the costs in the attached proposal I'll review the cost breakdown and get back to you we have included a detailed breakdown of the costs in the attached proposal I'll review the cost breakdown and get back to you how about we try this instead that's a good suggestion let's give it a try how about we try this instead that's a good suggestion let's give it a try can you please organize the stockroom I'll take care of it first thing tomorrow can you please organize the stockroom I'll take care of it first thing tomorrow I'll now go into more detail on the methods used in the study it's good to understand the methodology I'll now go into more detail on the methods used in the study it's good to understand the methodology I believe that this project is too risky let's evaluate the pros and cons together I believe that this project is too risky let's evaluate the pros and cons together congratulations on your engagement thanks we're really excited congratulations on your engagement thanks we're really excited I heard about this event from a colleague in my industry oh interesting this is my third time I heard about this event from a colleague in my industry oh interesting this is my third time would you like to go for a walk I'd love to would you like to go for a walk I'd love to can you please provide me with feedback on my work as well absolutely let's discuss it later today can you please provide me with feedback on my work as well absolutely let's discuss it later today can you elaborate on that I'd like to understand the implications for our sales team can you elaborate on that I'd like to understand the implications for our sales team why don't we ask for help that might be a good idea let's consult the team why don't we ask for help that might be a good idea let's consult the team can you clarify what you mean by that so are you saying it's a temporary Trend or a long-term shift can you clarify what you mean by that so are you saying it's a temporary Trend or a long-term shift I think you did a great job on this project thanks I appreciate your support I think you did a great job on this project thanks I appreciate your support we have implemented a new production schedule to overcome these challenges good initiative let me know if you need additional resources we have implemented a new production schedule to overcome these challenges good initiative let me know if you need additional resources I would like to request a raise I understand we can review your performance and discuss I would like to request a raise I understand we can review your performance and discuss please let us know if you have any questions or would like to discuss further I'll reach out if I have any queries thanks again please let us know if you have any questions or would like to discuss further I'll reach out if I have any queries thanks again could you please provide more details about the delivery timeline certainly I'll break it down for you could you please provide more details about the delivery timeline certainly I'll break it down for you we can provide references from satisfied clients upon request references would be appreciated could you send them over we can provide references from satisfied clients upon request references would be appreciated could you send them over can you please give me a refund I'll process it for you can you please give me a refund I'll process it for you we look forward to the opportunity to work with you on this project we'll review the proposal and let you know our decision soon we look forward to the opportunity to work with you on this project we'll review the proposal and let you know our decision soon I'm sorry to hear that let me see what I can do thank you for looking into it I'm sorry to you that let me see what I can do thank you for looking into it if you're struggling just let me know are you sure you don't need any help if you're struggling just let me know are you sure you don't need any help I'm looking for information on the company's new policies do you know where I can find that check the internal portal otherwise HR would know I'm looking for information on the company's new policies do you know where I can find that check the internal portal otherwise HR would know I understand your perspective but I see things differently let's find a middle ground I understand your perspective but I see things differently let's find a middle ground do you need any guidance on the topic I'd be happy to help you with that do you need any guidance on the topic I'd be happy to help you with that from what I've observed it looks like that's an interesting perspective from what I've observed it looks like that's an interesting perspective good morning everyone thank you for joining us today good morning we're looking forward to your presentation good morning everyone thank you for joining us today good morning we're looking forward to your presentation the next steps for this project include conducting market research and finalizing the packaging design perfect ensure that the market research is comprehensive the next steps for this project include conducting market research and finalizing the packaging design perfect ensure that the market research is comprehensive it seems like you have a unique take on this I see what you mean it seems like you have a unique take on this I see what you mean yes you have my approval thank you I'll get started yes you have my approval thank you I'll get started best of luck on your exam thanks I'll need it best of luck on your exam thanks I'll need it can we please wrap up and move on to the next topic of course let's proceed can we please wrap up and move on to the next topic of course let's proceed I'm worried that we're not meeting our goals let's revisit our targets and prioritize tasks I'm worried that we're not meeting our goals let's revisit our targets and prioritize tasks can you please check the back room for more stock I'll be right back let me check for you can you please check the back room for more stock I'll be right back let me check for you how about we try something different that's an interesting idea let's consider it how about we try something different that's an interesting idea let's consider it I'm excited to see what the future holds the possibilities are endless I'm excited to see what the future holds the possibilities are endless can you give me directions to the post office of course can you give me directions to the post office of course I have a proven track record of increasing website traffic and sales through effective campaigns that's exactly what we're looking for I have a proven track record of increasing website traffic and sales through effective campaigns that's exactly what we're looking for our team has extensive experience in creating visually appealing and functional spaces that's great to hear experience is crucial for us our team has extensive experience in creating visually appealing and functional spaces that's great to hear experience is crucial for us I'm writing to report on the progress of the new product launch thank you for the update keep up the good work I am writing to report on the progress of the new product launch thank you for the update keep up the good work can I help you with anything thanks I'm just looking for a specific document can I help you with anything thanks I'm just looking for a specific document take a left at the stoplight got it take a left at the stoplight got it can I suggest a different approach sure I'm open to suggestions can I suggest a different approach sure I'm open to suggestions I'm sorry if I came across as too direct no worries honesty is appreciated I'm sorry if I came across as too Direct no worries honesty is appreciated can we schedule a meeting for Tuesday at 10 A.M sure I'll pencil that in can we schedule a meeting for Tuesday at 10 A.M sure I'll pencil that in I'm sorry but that's not feasible for us all right let's explore other options then I'm sorry but that's not feasible for us all right let's explore other options then I'm looking forward to hearing everyone's ideas and working together on this project we have some great ideas to share thanks for your support I'm looking forward to hearing everyone's ideas and working together on this project we have some great ideas to share thanks for your support thank you for the opportunity to interview for the marketing manager role of course we're always looking for potential Talent thank you for the opportunity to interview for the marketing manager role of course we're always looking for potential Talent I think we need to find a way to compromise let's work together on this I think we need to find a way to compromise let's work together on this I'm sorry but I'm not satisfied with the product I'm sorry about that I'm sorry but I'm not satisfied with the product I'm sorry about that I'm sorry for the wait can I get you a complimentary drink while you wait I'm sorry for the wait can I get you a complimentary drink while you wait I believe my skills in digital marketing and experience in the industry make me a strong fit for this position your background does sound impressive we value digital expertise I believe my skills in digital marketing and experience in the industry make me a strong fit for this position your background does sound impressive we value digital expertise I've done some research and found this data that's a good point I've done some research and found this data that's a good point my current salary is not sufficient we can look into the compensation package and discuss adjustments my current salary is not sufficient we can look into the compensation package and discuss adjustments it's nice to meet all of you likewise John we're excited to work with you it's nice to meet all of you likewise John we're excited to work with you can we please talk about this in a calm and respectful manner absolutely I value our discussions can we please talk about this in a calm and respectful manner absolutely I value our discussions listen carefully to my instructions I'll make sure to follow them closely listen carefully to my instructions I'll make sure to follow them closely can we schedule a meeting to discuss this further and try to find a solution sure let's find a time that works for both of us can we schedule a meeting to discuss this further and try to find a solution sure let's find a time that works for both of us can we discuss the areas where you Excel and where you could improve sure I value your perspective can we discuss the areas where you Excel and where you could improve sure I value your perspective use common sense in your decision making noted I'll ensure better judgment in the future use common sense in your decision making noted I'll ensure better judgment in the future I'm happy to help with that if you need it I appreciate that I'll let you know I'm happy to help with that if you need it I appreciate that I'll let you know I didn't finish the project on time because I had a family emergency I'm sorry to hear that let's see how we can adjust the timeline I didn't finish the project on time because I had a family emergency I'm sorry to hear that let's see how we can adjust the timeline can I help you with that yes please I appreciate it can I help you with that yes please I appreciate it please pay attention to what I'm saying I apologize I'm all ears now please pay attention to what I'm saying I apologize I'm all ears now can you please review and provide feedback by Friday I'll make sure to send my feedback by then can you please review and provide feedback by Friday I'll make sure to send my feedback by then I think that this is a great opportunity for our company I'm excited about it too let's strategize on this I think that this is a great opportunity for our company I'm excited about it too let's strategize on this can you please update the inventory levels on the website I'll make sure to do that by the end of the day can you please update the inventory levels on the website I'll make sure to do that by the end of the day be accountable for your work I take full responsibility and will ensure Improvement be accountable for your work I take full responsibility and will ensure Improvement I'm concerned about the budget for this project we'll review the expenses and see where we can cut costs I'm concerned about the budget for this project we'll review the expenses and see where we can cut costs I'm a team player and enjoy working with others to achieve a common goal collaborative skills are essential here so that's good to hear I am a team player and enjoy working with others to achieve a common goal collaborative skills are essential here so that's good to hear your performance has not met our expectations I would appreciate specific feedback for improvement your performance has not met our expectations I would appreciate specific feedback for improvement yes you have my approval great I'll order them yes you have my approval great I'll order them can you come to my party next weekend thanks for the invite but I can't can you come to my party next weekend thanks for the invite but I can't we take a vote on implementing a new customer rewards program sure all in favor can we take a vote on implementing a new customer rewards program sure all in favor I think we should explore other options before making a decision Absolutely I'll list some alternatives I think we should explore other options before making a decision Absolutely I'll list some alternatives thank you for your attention we can open the floor for questions now I have a question about the regional differences in the findings thank you for your attention we can open the floor for questions now I have a question about the regional differences in the findings I'm so excited about this project it's indeed promising let's make it a success I'm so excited about this project it's indeed promising let's make it a success what's your connection to the technology industry I work in software development and you what's your connection to the technology industry I work in software development and you I'd rather go to the movies than watch TV at home movie theaters have a special Ambiance I agree I'd rather go to the movies than watch TV at home movie theaters have a special Ambience I agree I'm sorry but I don't approve of this decision let's discuss it further I'm sorry but I don't approve of this decision let's discuss it further I prefer coffee to tea interesting I'm the opposite I love tea I prefer coffee to tea interesting I'm the opposite I love tea how do you think we can move forward on this let's reevaluate the terms and see where we can agree how do you think we can move forward on this let's reevaluate the terms and see where we can agree it sounds like you have an idea in mind yes that's what I was thinking it sounds like you have an idea in mind yes that's what I was thinking hi everyone my name is John and I'm the CEO of XYZ Corporation nice to meet you John welcome to the meeting hi everyone my name is John and I'm the CEO of XYZ Corporation nice to meet you John welcome to the meeting [Music]
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Schlüsselvokabular (CEFR B2)
management
B2Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.
Example:
"do you have any experience in this field I've been in project management for over a decade"
important
B1Having relevant and crucial value.
Example:
"some important points I'm looking forward to our meeting"
initiatives
B2A beginning; a first move.
Example:
"what do you do I handle project management for several key initiatives"
gathering
B1A meeting or get-together; a party or social function.
Example:
"a decade did you have any plans for the holiday just a family gathering"
attending
B1To set on fire; kindle.
Example:
"colleague in my industry oh interesting this is my third time attending"
washington
B1A B1-level word commonly used in this context.
Example:
"can you tell me more about your background I have a business degree from the University of Washington and worked"
elevators
B1Anything that raises or uplifts.
Example:
"where is the conference room it's on the second floor next to the elevators"
overseeing
B1To survey, look at something in a wide angle.
Example:
"overseeing campaigns and managing the marketing team can you tell me more about the"
misunderstandings
B2A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.
Example:
"I'm sorry if I caused any confusion or misunderstandings"
dedication
B2The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.
Example:
"dedication thanks it's a team effort I appreciate your hard work and"
Wort | CEFR | Definition |
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management | B2 | Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals. |
important | B1 | Having relevant and crucial value. |
initiatives | B2 | A beginning; a first move. |
gathering | B1 | A meeting or get-together; a party or social function. |
attending | B1 | To set on fire; kindle. |
washington | B1 | A B1-level word commonly used in this context. |
elevators | B1 | Anything that raises or uplifts. |
overseeing | B1 | To survey, look at something in a wide angle. |
misunderstandings | B2 | A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception. |
dedication | B2 | The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated. |
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