Section 30 Asking the Purpose of a Visit

Section 30 Asking the Purpose of a Visit

 

A : Basic ｅxpressions

- the purpose of one's visit → What's the purpose of your visit?

- contact someone → I'll contact him on the telephone.

- I'm here to ~ = I've come to ~

- be supposed to ~ → I'm supposed [schedule] to meet with Mr.JP at 2:00.

- expect someone → He's expecting you.

- have an appointment with ~ → make an appointment.

- make one's way → please make your way downstairs.

B : Key sentences

- May I ask what the purpose of your visit is?

→ I'm here to~ [see Mr. JP / have a job interview / attend the conference]

- I'll contact him/her to announce your arrival.

- I'll let him/her know your're here, sir/ma'am.

C : Key Dialog

- May I ask you What the purpose of your visit is? → of course. I'm here to renew the contract.

- I'd like to see Mr.J.P. in the Material Department. → He is expecting you.

- I have a job interview for the material manager position at 3:00.

→ You may make your way to room 112.

- I'm here to fix the audio system in the meeting room. → Please sign our visitors' book.

- I have an appointment with Mr.JP at 4:00. → He'll be right with you. Have a seat, please.

- I'm supposed to sign a contract with Mr. kim today. → Just a minute. let me contact him.

- I've come to meet with the advertising representative. → Is he expecting you?

D : Office Talk

- Good morning, sir. How can I help you?

→ Hi. I'm John Kim. I'm here to see Mr. Park in the Sales Department.

- Mr. Kim, did you have an appointment with him? → Yes, ma'am. It's at 2 p.m.

- Just a moment. I'll contact Mr. Park and let him know you are here.

→ I appreciate your help.

E : Further Study

- Mr. Henson, you have a visitor. His name is John Kim.

→ Send him into my office, please.

→ Can you ask him to wait for minute?

→ Tell him I'm not here, please.

→ I'm not willing to see anyone who doesn't have an appointment.