VOA Station ID
Functioning In Business(FIB 8D-7)
Lao Opening
FIB Opening
Business Dialog: Expressing Feelings
Larry: Business Dialog
Saly: Business Dialog in Lao
Saly: Rita Gonzales, a production manager at Harris Asphalt, Inc., is talking to Mary Zimmerman in Lao
Saly: Mary, a member of Rita’s team, has been late for work several times in the last two weeks in 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
Saly: Focus on Functions: Expressing Feelings in Lao
Larry: Listen and Repeat.
Saly: Listen to these sentences. Repeat each one in 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 of Business dialog in Lao
FIB Closing