1. - Have you been to Amsterdam before? - No, this is my first time in Holland. I’m having a great time. What do you do, by the way? - I’m in human resources. I handle recruitment for our European offices. - Really? Can I get you a drink? - Yes, thank you. I’ll have a small beer. I’m Frank by the way. - Peter, nice to meet you. ---------------------(pause)-------------------------------- - Here you are. - Thanks. - So, where are you based? - Our head office is in London. What line of business are you in? 2. - Hello. Is anyone sitting here? - No, be my guest. - Thank you. It’s so busy here today. - Yes, it is. How are you enjoying the conference? - It’s been very nice so far. The talks have been interesting, and the food is certainly better than last time. Did you come last year? - No, this is my first time actually. - I’m David Williams, Sun Life. - Jenny Harrison, Royal Exchange. - Nice to meet you. Would you like some red wine? - Yes, thank you. So, how long have you been with Sun Life? 3. - Excuse me, but have we met somewhere before? - No, I don’t think so. I’m Simon Jackson. - I’m Carol. Nice to meet you. Are you staying here? - No, I’m meeting a colleague here in a few minutes. We’re here for the Vodafone conference. - Oh, that’s what it is! I thought it was a Star Trek fan club convention or something. Everyone’s walking around with electronic gadgets, palms and mobile phones with flashing lights. - Yes, I suppose it seems a bit strange. Are you here on business? - No, I’m on holiday with a friend. We’re here to eat, drink and shop! Sounds great, I wish I had time to join you. Would you like another glass of wine while you’re waiting for your friend? - Yes please, that would be lovely! 4. - How was lunch? - Very nice actually. I didn’t see you in the restaurant. - No, I went out with a couple of guys from the Dublin office. We wanted to try some of the local beers. - I thought you looked a bit red. Are you okay to give your talk? - Oh yes, I only had two or four. I feel very relaxed now. My nerves have completely disappeared. - I’m not surprised. - Would you excuse me for a moment, I’ll be right back. - Oh dear!