VOA Station ID
Functioning In Business
(FIB 8E-7)
Lao Opening
FIB Opening
Business Dialog: Expressing Feelings
Larry: Business Dialog
Saly: Lao
.
I’m sorry to hear that. Lao translation
I’d like to start making the time up during my lunch break. Lao translation
Eliz: Let’s listen to today’s Business Dialog.
Rita Gonzales, a production manager at Harris Asphalt, Inc., is talking to Mary Zimmerman.
Mary, a member of Rita’s team, has been late for work several times in the last two weeks.
SFX: office sounds
Rita: Mary, you’re a great employee, but you’ve been late a few times recently.
Mary: Rita, I’m really sorry, but I’m having childcare problems.
Rita: What’s going on?
Mary: Well, my mother used to take care of my son during the day.
But she got sick, and ...
Rita: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
Mary: Thank you. I think she’s going to be fine.
Rita: Oh, that’s good.
Mary: So now my husband and I take turns driving our son to a day care center in the morning.
Rita: Mary, I’m really sorry that you’re having these problems.
It must be very difficult for you.
Mary: Yes, it has been difficult.
Rita: How long will things be like this, do you think?
Mary: Well, my mother is feeling much better now.
But she’ll need at least another month of rest.
Rita: Well, that’s not too long.
Mary: I’m glad you think so, but I’m worried about what other people think.
Rita: Oh, don’t worry about that.
I’ll explain the situation to them.
I’m sure they’ll understand.
Mary: I’d like to start making the time up during my lunch break.
Rita: That sounds fair to me.
Mary: Thanks, Rita!
MUSIC
Focus on Functions: Expressing Feelings
Larry: Focus on Functions: Expressing Feelings
Larry: Listen and Repeat.
Saly: Lao
Eliz: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
(pause for repeat)
Eliz: I’m really sorry that you’re having these problems.
(pause for repeat)
Eliz: It must be very difficult for you.
(pause for repeat)
Eliz: Oh, don’t worry about that.
(pause for repeat)
Eliz: I’m sure they’ll understand.
(pause for repeat)
MUSIC
Saly: Overview in Lao
FIB Closing