Section 22 When Someone is unavailable

Section 22 When Someone is unavailable

 

A : Basic ｅxpressions

- be available → He's not available right now.

- I'm afraid (that) = I'm sorry to tell you that ~

- convenient time → a convenient time to call you.

- be out of the office → She is not in. → I'm away from my de나 at the moment.

- put someone on hold ~

- give someone a buzz → Give me a call, Give me a buzz, Give me a ring

B : Key sentences

- I'm afraid he is [ ~ ] → When can I calling back?

→ in a meeting. → on vacation. → be not in. → leave one's work [office]

→ be [go] on a business trip. → on another line. → out of the office. → be out to lunch.

→ call in sick → get [be] transferred to

C : Key Dialog

- Is Mr. Brown available now? → He has been transferred to the London Branch.

- I am having a hard time to reaching Mr. Campbell. → He is out of the office.

- Could I speak to Mr. Parker? → I'm afraid he left his work at 5.

- May I talk to Mr. Wood? → Just moment. Let me check if he's available.

- She's on vacation now. → When do you expect her back?

- Mr. Johnson is not in the office right now. → When is the most convenient time to call him back?

- Mr. Park is on the phone. Can you get it? → Can you put him on hold?

D : Office Talk

- May I speak to John Kim? → He's on a business trip from February 1 to February 14.

- Can I talk to Mr. Smith then? → I'm afraid he's not available now. He's in a meeting.

- How long will the meeting take to finish? → I think it'll be over in an hour.

- I'll call him back later.

E : Further Study

- Mr. White is on the phone. → There's a call for you, John.

- I have Mr. White on the line for you. → Can you get it now?

- I can't take a call now - Okay. I'll take it now. - Can you put him on hold?

- It's me, Steve. Is john there? → He just stepped out. I'll tell him to call you back.

- No. I'll give him a buzz later. → Okay, dude.