How are you going to pack these men shirts?
--As a rule, we use a polythene wrapper for each shirt ready for window show.
Are you going to allow us some commission?
--As a rule, commission is allowed to agents only.
How much are you going to charge these samples?
--as a rule, we don’t charge anything for these small samples.
When do you usually begin your work?
--As a rule, we begin our work at 8 o’ clock.
II. In order to find a footing in the market, merchandise must be not only superior in quality but also attractive in appearance.
--You said it.
These designs are European taste.
--You said it.
Fine quality as well as low price will help push the sale of your productrs.
--You said it.
Lack of commercial integrity often leads to ruin of business.
--You said it.
III. I’ve recently received some designs of packing from Paris. Would you possible pass them on to the manufacturesrs for their reference?
--We ‘re much obliged for your kindness.
We’ll sorry to see you go ,mr. Smith. We hope you will come to China again.
--I’m much obliged for what you ‘ve done during my stay here.
You may always rely on us for assistance in time of fifficulty.
--I shall be much obliged.
It’s only through repeated efforts that we succeeded in getting you this supply.
--I’m very much obliged for your cooperation.
IV. I’m afraid cardboard boxxxxes are not strong enough for sea voyage. Why not use wooden cases instead?
--If you prefer wooden cases, we shall do as you request.
I’m leaving tomorrow but I have’t heard anything about the contract yet.
Why, I didn’t realize it was so late. And I must be at the Import Building at 11. –Then why not take a taxi.
V. Cardoard boxed are light to handle and less expensive while wooden cases are clumsy and cost more.
--In that case, use cardboard boxed please.
D/A will put us to great trouble while L/C will give us protection of the bank.
--it seems there’s no other way than pay by L/C.
European clients often allow us a 3% commission while you offer us none. Do you call this fair trade?
--There might be something in what you stay. We’ll consider it when we come to some concrete business.
Whilce their country has plenty of oil, ours has none.
--Well, that can’t be helped.
