A: Could I meet with you to discuss the project?
B: Good idea. We could meet on Monday or Tuesday. Which day would you prefer?
A: Tuesday would be good for me.
B: OK. Do you think we should meet in the morning or in the afternoon?
A: I think the afternoon would be best.
B: That will work out. I will e-mail the exact time tomorrow. I need you to bring your plans with you.
A: Yes, I will bring my plans with me to the meeting.
B: Should we invite the whole committee or should we just have the sub-committee there?
A: I feel that the whole committee needs to be there.
B: Yes, I agree. We'll make sure that they get notified. Can you find the meeting place?
A: Yes, I know how to get there on my own.
B: Great! We will send you all the details later. Looking forward to meeting with you!
Tim: Hey, do you have some time for me?
Randall: Sure, let's talk.
Tim: Great. I tried to contact you earlier, but you weren't in.
Randall: Yeah, I had to manage some complaints about my idea for the company.
Tim: Really, why was that?
Randall: Well, I thought of a number of tasks that can complement each other in how we provide our service. My improvement idea was to include our customer service representatives our processes.
Tim: That sounds like a good idea for everybody. How long will it take to put your plan into action?
Randall: That's the problem. I think it will take two months to put into place. The directors want to put the project into action in two weeks.
Tim: ...but you've suggested a complete solution to the problem!
Randall: Yes, I know. I had developed a schedule for all of the improvements, too.
Tim: Sometimes it's difficult to understand why upper management can't take advantage of people like you!
Randall: You're much too kind! Anyway, what was it you wanted to talk to me about?
Tim: Nothing much. I just wanted to tell you ahead of time about some problems I'm having with Pete trying to control everything I do.
Randall: No room for your own efforts?
Tim: That's right.
Tomorrow's Meeting
Alice: We're having a meeting tomorrow. Can you make it?
Kevin: When is it taking place?
Alice: We're planning on 10 o'clock. Is that OK?
Kevin: Yes, that'll be fine.
Alice: We're going to go over last quarter's sales figures.
Kevin: Good. I have some input I'd like to make.
Alice: Frank is also going to make some suggestions on improving the bottom line.
Kevin: That'll be interesting. He's got keen insights.
Alice: Yes, he's going to outline some new sales strategies.
Kevin: Is Alan attending?
Alice: No, he's flying to San Francisco and won't be able to make it.
Kevin: Oh well, maybe He'll phone in.












