Business Dialogue
Dialogue 1 Introducing an Acquaintance
Mr. Lee: We’ll get Miss Lewis’ opinion on this, I think.
Mr. Jones: Miss Lewis…I’ve heard that name. Oh yes! I heard she is one of the secrets of this company’s success. Everyone was raving about what a great job she’s done in motivating the … (interrupted by Mr. Lee)
Mr. Lee: Uh, Mike … speak of the devil … the famous Miss Lewis is standing right behind you. Mary, let me introduce our new Accounting Manager’ Mike Jones. Mike, this is Mary Lewis.
Mr. Jones: So you’re the famous Miss Lewis! So nice to meet you at last! I’ve heard so much about you.
Miss Lewis: All good, I hope. It’s nice to meet you, too.
Mr. Jones: Yes, I assure you, it was all good. What do you do in Human Resources?
Miss Lewis: I’m the General Manager of Human Resources. I took over from Jim when he stepped down a few years ago. And how long have you been in the Accounting Department?
Mr. Jones: Just started, I’m afraid. But I hope to see more of you in the future. It was so nice to finally meet you.
Miss Lewis: Same here. I’m looking forward to working with you.
Dialogue 2 The Lunch Meeting
Mr. Lee: You must be Miss King. I’m Leo Lee. Wow, you look just as you described on the phone.
Miss King: Yes, I am Miss King. But please call me Betty. It’s great to meet you, Mr. Lee. Thanks for suggesting a lunch meeting. I’ve got a hectic schedule, so this is a great way to kill two birds with one stone.
Mr. Lee: Me, too, and it’s my pleasure. You must be wondering who my friend here is. I’ve taken the liberty of inviting my assistant, Mr. Young. He’ll be taking a few notes.
Miss King: Great! Nice to meet you. It’s always good to have someone to keep track of things when you’re brainstorming.
Mr. Young: Nice to meet you, too.
Mr. Lee: Well, let’s go through the buffet line and then we can get down to business.
