Section 31 Asking Visitors to Wait

Section 31 Asking Visitors to Wait

 

A : Basic ｅxpressions

- have a seat → Have a sea, please. = Please seat yourself.

- be back = get back = come back

- something to drink → Would you like something to drink?

- in a moment → right away = immediately = in a minute

- come early ↔ come late.

- inform A of B → I'll inform him of your arrival.

- make oneself comfortable = take a rest = relax

B : Key sentences

- Please seat yourself and wait a little bit.

- Would you like to have a seat over there and wait for a few minutes?

- Would you like something to drink?

- Can I get you some tea while you wait?

- He/She'll be with you soon [shortly].

- He/She'll get back here a moment.

C : Key Dialog

- Is Mr. Johnson available to see me?

→ He is in a meeting now. Have a seat in the waiting room. please

- Please seat yourself and wait a little bit. → Okay. May I have some tea if you don't mind.

- Do you know when he'll be back to the office?

→ He went out for lunch. I think he won't take too long.

- Would you like something to drink while you're waiting? → No, thanks.

- Could you let him know that I'm here? → Sure. I'll inform him of your arrival.

- He just finished a meeting. He'll be right with you. → I appreciate your help.

- I feel so sorry to make you wait. → It's okay. I came here a bit early.

D : Office Talk

- I'm JP. Lim of the DY Company. I have an appointment with Mr. Smith in the General Affairs Department at 2:00.

→ Yes, I'll inform him of your arrival. <later> I'm so sorry, but he's in a meeting now.

- It's okay. I got here a little early.

→ Please have a seat and make yourself comfortable. Would you like something to drink?

- May I have some coffee if you don't mind?

E : Further Study

- I'm JP Lim of the DY Corporation. Can I meet Mr. Lim, the director of the Material Department?

→ Yes, Mr. JP Lim. I've been informed of your visit. I'll show you to his office. This way, please.

→ Yes, Mr JP Lim. I heard you would be coming. The Material Department is on the third floor.

Please follow me.