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Dialogue 1
Study the following dialogues between professionals at work. This kind of
conversation occurs in a day of professionals. After that, answer the
questions that follow.
Asnita is speaking to Mr Rahmat, the direct supervisor. She would like to ask Mr Rahmat to
analyze a report she has written.
Asnita : Excuse me, Mr Rahmat. Could I talk to you for a moment?
Rahmat : Certainly, how can I help you?
Asnita : I've finished the report you requested and I wonder if you wouldn't mind taking a
look at it.
Rahmat : That's good to hear. I'd be happy to look through the report you've prepared.
Asnita : I'd also appreciate it if you could give me some feedback.
Rahmat : Certainly, I'll let you know what I think.
Asnita : Thank you.
Rahmat : You’re welcome.
Source: www.teachingenglishzone.blogspot.com
1. Why does Asnita want to talk to Mr Rahmat?
2. Does Mr Rahmat want to help Asnita?
3. What does he say?
4. What else does Asnita ask Mr Rahmat to do?
5. In what context is their conversation? Personal or professional?
Dialogue 2
Wiwid wants to have a talk with Indah, but Indah is very busy. She has a very tight schedule.
Wiwid : Hi, Indah. Do you think it's possible for us to have a talk today?
Indah : I'd love to, but I have a pretty tight schedule today.
Wiwid : Oh, what do you have to do?
Indah : Well, I have to finish a report by ten. Then, I have to drive to the airport to fetch
my client at eleven. After that, I'll have a meeting with him over lunch. I guess I
won't have a break until two o'clock. Then, from three until five, I have to attend a
senior staff meeting.
Wiwid : Wow, what a busy day!
Source: www.focusenglish.com
1. Why does Indah refuse to have a talk with Wiwid?
2. What does she have to do by ten?
3. When does she have to fetch her client?
4. Will she have a break at one?
5. In what context is their conversation? Personal or professional?
Effective Communication | Unit 1