Первая деловая встреча в офисе

Преподаватель: Егоров Леонид Викторович

Лекция 1

Знакомство

How do you do?

Hello

Good morning (till 12 o’clock)

Good afternoon (after 12)

Good evening

Good night

Mis(z) (if you don’t know miss or missis)

Madam / Ladies and gentlemen

 

See you soon

See you later

See you tomorrow/ on Monday / at John’s/ at 5 o’clock/ in the evening/ at night/ at the airport/ in a year/ in autumn/ next week/ next month/ in London/ in June/ at the hotel

 

How are you? / How are things? / How are you getting on (doing on)? And you? / what’s new?

- (I’m) fine/ Very well/ Not bad

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Glad to meet you / I’m glad to meet you/ Nice to meet you/ It’s nice to meet you/ (I’m) Happy to meet you/ (I’m) pleased to meet you

It was nice seeing you.

 

May I introduce myself.

My name …

May I introduce my friend.

Let me introduce Mr. Smith to you.

Let me introduce you to Mr. Smith.

 

Allow me to introduce you to…

I’d like to recommend Mr. Smith to you.

Excuse me. – yes, please/yes sir (madam)/ yes, what is it?/ yes

Could I speak to Mr. Smith?

Could you tell me the time?

- Of course/ Certainly/ with pleasure

Thank you (благодарю вас)

Thanks (спасибо)

Thanks a lot (премного благодарен)

Thank you very much indeed (большое большое спасибо)

 

You are welcome/ Not at all/ Don’t mention it/ That’s (ok) all right

May I take your book?

-You are welcome / Do take it

Excuse my troubling you. - no trouble at all

 

May I take your coat? – Thank you, that’s very kind of you.

-That’s ok / That’s all right

 

Sorry to interrupt you

- That’s all right

Can (could) you help me?

I’ve come from Russia

 

Where are you from? / What country did you come?

- I came with Russian delegation for business / for Olympic games / as a tourist

We are visiting your firm (company) at your invitation. I’ve heard a lot about you / it.

 

Лекция 2

Встреча в аэропорту.

The head (The leader/The Boss/ The chief/ The representative) of the company.

Arrive- arrival

Depart- departure

Take off

I didn’t catch your name.

I am from Gasprom Company.

I am a representative from Gasprom Co.

You are the leader (the head) of the Company, aren’t you? – Quite right you are.

How was the flight (trip)?

Did you have a good journey? – Yes, it was fine (Everything was wonderful/ Very smooth/ Not too bad/ Pretty tiring).

 

-I’ll take it (this).

– That’s very kind of you.

- Not at all.

 

Do call me Hank.

May I call you Christine?

 

Is it your first visit to our country?

- No, it’s my second visit to your country (I’m lucky to be here/ I am visiting your country at the invitation of your Company/ I’ve come for business/ I am here on a personal visit)

- Have you ever been to Moscow?

- Yes, I have (No, I haven’t).

 

- The weather is fine today, isn’t it?

- It’s a lovely day today.

It’s a hot (cold/terrible/lovely/beautiful/wonderful/fine) day, isn’t it?

- I enjoy (hot) weather.

- What was the weather like when you left Russia?

- It was very windy (sunny/rainy/snowy) day.

Where is your group (delegation)? – Over there (The group is waiting for us over there/ The group is expecting us in the hall).

How many (people) are there in your group?

- There are 5 of us (There are 5 people and on the list).

Let me introduce the members of the group?

He specializes in electronics.

He works in the field of physics.

a professor.

a reliable partner in business.

a sales manager.

Very pleased to meet you all. I wish you a pleasant stay in our country.

Are you married?

Have you got children?

Have you got any photos of your family with you?

How old are you?

How much do you earn/ spend?

What are your future plans (hobbies)?

Do you work with (on) the computer?

What’s your profession/trade position/ speciality?

How long are you going to stay in our country? – I don’t know (how long I’ll be here/ For a week).

I guess till I finish my business.

Visiting card / Business card

Have you got / Do you have a visiting card / business card.

Here is my visiting card.

Here is my address/ telephone number just in case.

Please, check up your luggage. Is everything OK?

The car is outside.

Let’s go to the car/ bus.

We’ll take(rent/hire) a taxi.

I’ll take(bring) you to the hotel(office) first.

Could you give me a lift to the embassy.

By the way we are having a party tonight (today).

We hope you’ll come to the party.-With pleasure (That would be lovely).

 

Thank you very much for collecting me (забрали меня). – It’s a pleasure. Don’t mention it.

Очень любезно с вашей стороны приехать к нам. It’s good of you to visit us.

Thank you for sparing the time.

Could you spare me the moment? (Уделите минуту внимания)

I know you have a busy itinerary. (Я знаю, что вы очень заняты) – It’s a pleasure. Don’t mention it.

I enjoy coming to Russia.

I’m looking forward to visiting to your Company. – That’s very kind of you to say so.

We’ll do our best to make your visit worthwhile/ useful/ pleasant/ fruitful?

 

Лекция 3

Первая деловая встреча в офисе

 

(Come) This way, please. Mr. Smith is expecting (is waiting for) us.

Let me introduce my staff to you. This is my secretary.

- Call me Ann.

- It’s nice to meet you.

- So am I.

This is Mr. Kohl/ Mr. Hill (Finance Department).

- We have already met.

- Have you met Mr. Nur?

- I haven’t had the pleasure.

General Manager (GM): Would you like to take a seat? / Do sit down, please / Take a seat. Make yourself comfortable (at home). A cigarette? / Do you smoke?

- (Thank you) No, I don’t. Smoking is bad for health.

GM: Right you are. What would you like to have? / Would you like something to drink? Tea, coffee, juice.

- I’d like a cup of coffee / I prefer tea (instead).

GM: Ann, please make coffee for us.

Secretary (S): Certainly. Black or (white) with milk? With sugar or without sugar?

- No, thanks.

GM: Please, taste it / try it (biscuits). Did you enjoy the trip?

- I enjoyed the trip.

GM: Where are you staying?

- At Shivalik Hotel.

GM: How do you like it?

- It’s very comfortable.

GM: It’s the best hotel in our city and it’s close to the office. And you can even walk.

- Walking is good for health and it’s nice to see the city.

GM: What are your first impression?

- It’s a beautiful city.

GM: How do you like the weather?

- It’s a nice day.

GM: I’m glad you like it. And what sort of weather are you having in your country now?

GM: How do you find breakfast (lunch)?

- It was really fine.

GM: How are long are you here for?

- A week or so. It will depend on the progress of the talks (discussions). I am ready (prepared) to discuss the main principles of the Contract with you in detail.

 

- We will have to wait for GM to finish. Where are you staying?

- At … hotel. Do you know what it is like?

- I’m afraid I don’t know. I’m a stranger here myself.

- What is the hotel like?

- It’s fairly expensive but it’s good. We usually put our visitors up there.

- How do I get there from your Co?

- Well, normally, the best way is by bus.

- I see. How long does it take?

- About 15 minutes. May be more in rush hour.

- You could rent/hire a car.

- How much does it cost?

- It depends on a car. Don’t worry. The Co. is hiring a car for you. We’ve got the forms for you to sign. The driver is at your disposal. He’s waiting for you. He will bring you to the hotel.

- Thank you very much indeed. By the way, do you know any good restaurant near the hotel?

- The Peacock, an excellent one. It’s almost next to your hotel.

 

Our Co. is not big but we are very efficient.

- How many people do you employ?

- Around (approximately) two thousand people. We are extending our business. Our Co. produces (manufactures/provides) advanced technology (efficient service). We are interested in buying your equipment.

- Would you like to speak a little (bit) slower? I’d like to visit your factory (plant).

GM: I’ll show you our plant tomorrow. By the way, what are you by profession?

- I’m an engineer. But I work for the Co. as a senior manager.