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You are a customer at a busy restaurant. You ordered a steak medium-rare. It arrives well-done (overcooked). You want a new one. You must be firm but polite. First, listen to the example.
Excellent. Notice the magic phrases: “Would it be possible…” and “I appreciate your help.” Now, you try the whole dialogue alone. Pause the audio, play the waiter’s line, and say your line out loud. Ready?
(Looking up from screen) Sure, Mark. What’s up?
(Nervous) Oh. I see. The kitchen is very busy… Learn-hot-english-magazine-audio-files
(5-second pause for practice)
(Long pause. Exhales) Fine. Sunday, 7 p.m. Don’t be late.
Great job. You now have the tools to say no, give bad news, and complain – politely. You are a customer at a busy restaurant
(Sighing) That’s not a full weekend.
Thanks for learning with Hot English . See you next issue.
Big problem. The Tokyo report. Client changed the deadline. It needs to be on their desk by Monday 8 a.m. You want a new one
No. But it’s the best I can offer. Or, we ask James. He’s not on a project right now.
I know, I know. Corporate stuff. Look, I need you to come in Saturday and Sunday. Full days.
Oh? What’s wrong?