Key Word
touch base with : contact someone, especially for updates
Hi Anne! I just wanted to call and touch base with you on your upcoming visit.
cover a topic : discuss a topic
Between price and delivery time, I think we have covered everything. Thanks for your call.
go back to : talk to someone again after finding out certain information
Sorry, I am not sure how many units we have in stock. Let me get back to you on that.
breakdown : a division of information into parts that belong together
Please give me a breakdown of the figures.
I wouldn’t know : used to say that one has not experienced something
Asian cultures? I would not know.
Dialogue
A: Thank you for rearranging your schedule, Mr. Hall. Would you like me to email you tips about Dubai?
B: No, just tell me the dos and don’ts. I’ll forget to read my e-mail.
A: All right, here’s the breakdown: first, don’t offer to shake hands with a woman. Second, take your shoes off when you enter a home…
B: Oh, like Asian cultures.
A: Cajun cultures? I wouldn’t know.
B: No, Asian cultures. You know, Korea, Japan...? Anyway, carry on.
A: You’re flight arrives during Ramadan, so don’t smoke, eat, or drink in public during the day.
B: That’s unfortunate. How long is Ramadan?
A: I believe it is 30 days this year, sir.
B: Wow, 13 days?! I think we covered all I can handle, thanks.
A: All right Mr. Hall, have a great flight.
B: Take care.
Feedback
Original: I think she is just talking to someone while trying to sleep the baby.
Better: I think she is just talking to someone while trying to get her baby to sleep.
Original: I’m calling and just touch base with you about our appointment.
Better: I’m just calling to touch base with you about our appointment.
Original: I think we covered all about the project.
Better: I think we covered everything about the project.
Original: I think etiquettes is not speak loudly in public place.
Better: I think one phone etiquette is not to speak loudly in public places.
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