This lesson is the first part of Functioning in Business entitled: "The Final Proposal, Part I." In the interview that begins the lesson, Elizabeth talks to Mr. Charles Blake of International Robotics based in China calling from his office in Beijing. After that, we'll hear a dialog between Mr. Blake, Shirley Graham and Mr. Epstein who are both from Advanced Technologies, based in California. This dialog is about Mr. Blake's new proposal for Shirley Graham in which Mr. Bkake hopes it will help with their business deal.