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To be reliable is the strong point of our products . As a matter of fact , it's always our practice to supply high quality goods at reasonable prices . Flying pigeon is the best of its kind at the price .

Then I'd like to know your availability of the products and the terms of sales , such as mode of payment , delivery , discounts , etc .

Frank , I want your advice on something . Some scientists I met at the conference 6 this afternoon have invited me to a party . Actually , they called it an informal get-together .

And what ’ s the problem ?

And what ’ s the problem ?

When I asked how people were going to dress , Dr . Lite said it was casual .

When I asked how people were going to dress , Dr . Lite said it was casual .

And you want to know what to wear ?

And you want to know what to wear ?

Well , last night I went out with some journalists for a casual party , but I was overdressed . I wore what I consider casual - - an outfit of skirt , blouse , scarf , and medium heels ... you know .

Well , last night I went out with some journalists for a casual party , but I was overdressed . I wore what I consider casual - - an outfit of skirt , blouse , scarf , and medium heels ... you know .

That sounds just right to me . What was wrong with it ?

That sounds just right to me . What was wrong with it ?

Everyone else there was wearing blue jeans . Several of the women had on running shoes . I felt out of place . So I have no idea what to wear tonight .

Everyone else there was wearing blue jeans . Several of the women had on running shoes . I felt out of place . So I have no idea what to wear tonight .

My guess is you can safely wear last night ’ s outfit to tonight ’ s party .

Good evening , madam . May I help you ?

Yes , do you have a table for five ?

Yes , do you have a table for five ?

Yes , would you like smoking or non-smoking ?

Yes , would you like smoking or non-smoking ?

We'd like a non-smoking room , please .

We'd like a non-smoking room , please .

No problem . Follow me , please .

Liz , you were supposed to have had those contracts typed up by now .

I was supposed to do that ? I thought Sharon was responsible for that .

I was supposed to do that ? I thought Sharon was responsible for that .

No , Liz . I asked you specifically . Don ’ t you remember ?

No , Liz . I asked you specifically . Don ’ t you remember ?

I ’ m really sorry , Mr . Samuel . I really don ’ t remember that .

What happened to Nancy ? She is all sweetness and light today .

She is going to get married .

She is going to get married .

No wonder ! Who is the bridegroom ?

No wonder ! Who is the bridegroom ?

I don ’ t know .

Where are you going , Tony ?

It's none of your business .

It's none of your business .

Mom said you couldn't go out .

Mom said you couldn't go out .

I'm going out anyway . Get out of my way .

Wow ! Your fruit looks really fresh ! How much are these apples ?

The apples are 30NT each . How many would you like ?

The apples are 30NT each . How many would you like ?

Let's see , 30NT is about ... almost a dollar US . What ? ! How about these pineapples ?

Let's see , 30NT is about ... almost a dollar US . What ? ! How about these pineapples ?

They're 250NT each , but they're not edible . They're only used for worship .

They're 250NT each , but they're not edible . They're only used for worship .

Hmm , 250NT is ... 8 dollars ? ! ! And you can't even eat them ? You're crazy !

Hmm , 250NT is ... 8 dollars ? ! ! And you can't even eat them ? You're crazy !

Wait ! Don't go just yet . These bananas are pretty cheap--only 35NT for this bunch .

Wait ! Don't go just yet . These bananas are pretty cheap--only 35NT for this bunch .

Now that's more like it ! Bananas have lots of potassium , too !

Now that's more like it ! Bananas have lots of potassium , too !

They're also good for your digestion ! Would you like some kiwis , too ?

They're also good for your digestion ! Would you like some kiwis , too ?

Are they from Taiwan ?

Are they from Taiwan ?

They're imported from New Zealand . Four for 50NT . Nine for a hundred .

They're imported from New Zealand . Four for 50NT . Nine for a hundred .

OK . I'll take four kiwis .

Laura , what are you going to do today ?

I'm going shopping .

I'm going shopping .

What time are you leaving ?

What time are you leaving ?

I'm going to leave around 4 O'clock .

I'm going to leave around 4 O'clock .

Will you buy a ham sandwich for me at the store ?

Will you buy a ham sandwich for me at the store ?

OK .

OK .

Do you have enough money ?

Do you have enough money ?

I'm not sure .

I'm not sure .

How much do you have ?

How much do you have ?

25 dollars . Do you think that's enough ?

25 dollars . Do you think that's enough ?

That's not very much .

That's not very much .

I think it's OK . I also have two credit cards .

I think it's OK . I also have two credit cards .

Let me give you another ten dollars .

Let me give you another ten dollars .

Thanks . See you later .

Thanks . See you later .

Bye .

I love breathing fresh air in the suburb places , while sitting in the morning sunshine .

I can't agree more , honey . We need to get away from work from time to time .

I can't agree more , honey . We need to get away from work from time to time .

Yeah , just return to nature and feel the thrills of its beauty .

Yeah , just return to nature and feel the thrills of its beauty .

We are nor alone here . So many other families !

We are nor alone here . So many other families !

Sure . The sunny days of spring are ideal for outdoor gatherings .

Sure . The sunny days of spring are ideal for outdoor gatherings .

Well , let's go over there and put a blanket on the lawn .

Well , let's go over there and put a blanket on the lawn .

OK , you go back to our car and fetch the picnic stuff .

OK , you go back to our car and fetch the picnic stuff .

Oh , so heavy ! What have you put in here ?

Oh , so heavy ! What have you put in here ?

Nothing special . Food , drinks , and Daniel's kangaroo toys .

Nothing special . Food , drinks , and Daniel's kangaroo toys .

Toys ? Why do we need toys for a picnic ?

Toys ? Why do we need toys for a picnic ?

He said he would like to be our tour director and he lined up many things to do .

He said he would like to be our tour director and he lined up many things to do .

Sure , then . May it really be a day of enjoyment . Other than that , we can also teach him something about science .

Sure , then . May it really be a day of enjoyment . Other than that , we can also teach him something about science .

Science ? What are you talking about ? Forget about your science , OK ? It's a picnic !

Science ? What are you talking about ? Forget about your science , OK ? It's a picnic !

I mean we can inspire him for a deeper understanding of the natural world .

I mean we can inspire him for a deeper understanding of the natural world .

I can't agree on that . Just cut it out . Give him a break and don't spoil the day .

I can't agree on that . Just cut it out . Give him a break and don't spoil the day .

Well , OK . you are always right .

Hey , you ’ re early ! Where ’ s everyone ?

Well ... I told them not to come . I made a reservation just for the two of us . I thought we could have an quiet evening all to ourselves .

Well ... I told them not to come . I made a reservation just for the two of us . I thought we could have an quiet evening all to ourselves .

Oh ... why ?

Oh ... why ?

Jennifer , there ’ s something I wanna ask you .

Jennifer , there ’ s something I wanna ask you .

Sure . What is it ?

Sure . What is it ?

Hmm ... okay , here ’ s the thing . I ’ Ve always seen you as more than just a friend , and I can ’ t take it any more . I know you better than anyone , I know the pros and cons of your personality , I even know what side of the bed is yours ! I think we would be great together , don ’ t you ?

Hmm ... okay , here ’ s the thing . I ’ Ve always seen you as more than just a friend , and I can ’ t take it any more . I know you better than anyone , I know the pros and cons of your personality , I even know what side of the bed is yours ! I think we would be great together , don ’ t you ?

Are you serious ? We ’ Ve been friends for years ! We can ’ t just change that overnight !

Are you serious ? We ’ Ve been friends for years ! We can ’ t just change that overnight !

I know ! I never had the guts to tell you ... until today . So , what do you say ? Are you willing to give me a shot ?

I know ! I never had the guts to tell you ... until today . So , what do you say ? Are you willing to give me a shot ?

I ... I ...

Hey Sandra , what's wrong ? You look furious !

I've had it with Tim ! I think I'm going to quit !

I've had it with Tim ! I think I'm going to quit !

But Sandra ... you love your job ! You spent months trying to get this position . It's perfect for you !

But Sandra ... you love your job ! You spent months trying to get this position . It's perfect for you !

Yeah ... I know . But I'm sick and tired of all the office power struggles !

Yeah ... I know . But I'm sick and tired of all the office power struggles !

What kind of power struggles are you talking about ?

What kind of power struggles are you talking about ?

Basically , I think Tim is threatened by me . I'm doing a better job than he is so he's trying to sabotage my career !

Basically , I think Tim is threatened by me . I'm doing a better job than he is so he's trying to sabotage my career !

So he talks about you behind your back ?

So he talks about you behind your back ?

Yes . He's all nice and friendly to my face . But the second I turn around he stabs me in the back !

Yes . He's all nice and friendly to my face . But the second I turn around he stabs me in the back !

I had a worker like that once . She was always taking credit for my ideas .

I had a worker like that once . She was always taking credit for my ideas .

I should keep a better record of my correspondence with the clients so if necessary I can prove it was my effort .

I should keep a better record of my correspondence with the clients so if necessary I can prove it was my effort .

My co-worker had a whole bunch of bad office habits . She liked to name-drop ... we would be in a meeting and she would say , yesterday I was chatting with Tom . She meant Tom Solomon ... our CEO .

Excuse me . Something is wrong with my bank card . Can you help me ?

Yes . What's the problem ?

Yes . What's the problem ?

Just a mistake with my name . It should be issued as Steven , but the card is under the name ' Steven ' .

Just a mistake with my name . It should be issued as Steven , but the card is under the name ' Steven ' .

Oh , I am very sorry about that . It's our fault . I will arrange someone to correct it immediately .

Oh , I am very sorry about that . It's our fault . I will arrange someone to correct it immediately .

OK , no problem . To err is human .

OK , no problem . To err is human .

Anyway , we apologize for the inconvenience we have brought you . Please just wait for a moment , and it will be fixed .

Anyway , we apologize for the inconvenience we have brought you . Please just wait for a moment , and it will be fixed .

Thank you very much .

Matthew , do you know much about body language in countries around the world ?

Sure , I've picked up a few things from travelling around for work . Why ?

Sure , I've picked up a few things from travelling around for work . Why ?

Well , I had a meeting today with a woman from Japan and she wouldn't stop bowing ! I didn't know what to do !

Well , I had a meeting today with a woman from Japan and she wouldn't stop bowing ! I didn't know what to do !

Did you bow back ?

Did you bow back ?

No , I tried to shake her hand , but her hand was so limp I was a bit offended .

No , I tried to shake her hand , but her hand was so limp I was a bit offended .

Well , Japanese businessmen and women typically bow to greet each other in Japan . She might have been offended by your strong handshake .

Well , Japanese businessmen and women typically bow to greet each other in Japan . She might have been offended by your strong handshake .

But she was in America ! Shouldn't she have known that strong handshakes in America signify confidence and respect ?

But she was in America ! Shouldn't she have known that strong handshakes in America signify confidence and respect ?

Things are different in Japan . You know , in some countries , making eye contact with others is considered rude .

Things are different in Japan . You know , in some countries , making eye contact with others is considered rude .

Is that why she wouldn ’ t look at me in the meeting ?

Is that why she wouldn ’ t look at me in the meeting ?

I think it's highly possible , yes .

I think it's highly possible , yes .

The meeting really didn ’ t go down well at all . I think I need to read up about intercultural communication before I have another meeting with someone from another country .

The meeting really didn ’ t go down well at all . I think I need to read up about intercultural communication before I have another meeting with someone from another country .

That's a good idea . When you don ’ t know much about other cultures , the simplest thing can offend someone .

That's a good idea . When you don ’ t know much about other cultures , the simplest thing can offend someone .

That's so true . It's great that we see eye to eye on this .

Hello , police office ?

Yes , May I help you ?

Yes , May I help you ?

Yes , I'd like to report a case . Somebody broke into my house .

Yes , I'd like to report a case . Somebody broke into my house .

When did that happen ?

When did that happen ?

It happened in the morning . I just came home from work and found the lock broken .