Situational conversations
Dialogue one I need you to stay and work with me
A: I need you to stay and work with me until we finish the job.
B: Can’t we cook the chicken wings tomorrow?
A: No, we can’t, they are all for Christmas orders.
B: Oh, I see. We’ve been very busy these days.
A: yes, Christmas is coming.
B: Ok, I will stay.
A: Good, don’t forget to write down your overtime hours on your timesheet.
B; No, I won’t.
A: Thanks for staying.
B: My pleasure.
Dialogue two I have been working overtime lately
A: You know I have been working overtime lately?
B: How many hours do you work each day?
A: 13 hours, including 3 hours overtime.
B: God, that’s tough indeed, do you think your health can afford it?
A: I don’t care. As long as I can be paid extra for overtime.
Dialogue three I wonder if I can take this afternoon off
A: Mr. Hunter, I wonder if I can take this afternoon off, my mom has had an accident and is in the hospital.
B: I am sorry to hear that. Yes, you can.
A: Thank you very much, I promise I will make it up.
Dialogue four I need to attend my grandfather’s funeral this week.
A: Ms. Willis, I need to attend my grandfather’s funeral this week.
B: When?
A: This Thursday
B: Can you arrange all the work on your hands?
A: Sure.
B: Submit the absence request and I will sign it.
A: Thank you so much.