Techi:Yes, you really need a data projector to display a slide show from your laptop.
UNIT 4
CONFERENCES AND PRESENTATIONS
Dialogue 1
Network with Colleagues
Mark:Excuse me, aren’t you Jeniffer Weaver?
Jeniffer:Yes, I am.
Mark:I’m Mark Bailey, from the Atlanta office. I know, we’ve met but…
Jeniffer:Oh, Mark! Yes, I remember. Weren’t you at the management conference in Miami last spring?
Mark:Of course, that’s it. It’s nice to see you again, Jeniffer.
Jeniffer:You too, Mark.
Mark:As I recall, you are based overseas.
Jeniffer:In London. I’m the European sales director.
Mark:That’s right. How is it going over there?
Jeniffer:Splendidly! Our third quarter sales were phenomenal.
Mark:Good for you. And how do you like working in Europe?
Jeniffer:Well, I did like it very much, but now I’m getting tired of all the travelling. After I return to London this time, I’m going to stay put for a while.
Mark:I’m on the road a lot, too. The southeast region is growing by leaps and bounds.
Jeniffer:Oh, that reminds me. I met someone today who was asking about our products…an independent distributor. Here is his card. He might be a good lead for you.
Mark:Thanks, when I finish my presentation, I‘ll look around for him.
Jeniffer:So, you are presenting today?
Mark:Yes, I am. In the Blue Room at 1.30
Jeniffer:I’ll see if I can workthat into my schedule. I have to interview a candidate for a job opening before I do anything else today.
Mark:Oh, what job is it?
Jeniffer:My assistant. My last one quit suddenly, without notice.
Mark:That’s unfortunate. Didn’t she know you are supposed to give two weeks’ notice before you leave a job?
Jeniffer:It was a he. He got a job for more money and decided he had to leave immediately.
Mark:Well, I hope you find the perfect person for the job. Jeniffer, I’d better see if the room is set up for the presentation. I hope you can make it.
Jeniffer:I’ll try to come over just as soon as I finish the interview.
Mark:Good, and when you get back to the US again, let me know. I’d like you to have dinner with my wife and me.
Jeniffer:I’d like that. And let me know if that lead I gave you works out.
Mark:Will do. I’ll e-mail you when I land that big contract with him.
Jeniffer:Please, good-bye, Mark.
Mark:Good-bye, Jeniffer!
Dialogue 2
Set Up a Presentation
Techi:Hello, Mr. Bailey.
Mark:Oh, good afternoon, Mr…
Techi:Gordon, Jim Gordon. I’m in the charge of the audio visual department here. You called for something.
Mark:Yes, I did. I forgot to order one important piece of equipment.
Techi:If you tell me exactly what you need, I’ll have it here right away.
Mark:A data projector for my slides. I do have transparencies for an overhead with me as a backup in case you don’t have…
Techi:Yes, you really need a data projector to display a slide show from your laptop.
Mark:You got it.
Techi:Yes.
Mark:If I don’t have it, my presentation is going to look like something out of the Stone Age. The graphics just don’t show up well on transparencies.
Techi:I’ll have it here in ten minutes. If we have an extra available. I’m almost positive we have one for you, though.
Mark:Jim, if you get a data projector here in 10 minutes, it’ll make my day.
Techi:Sounds good to me, Mr Bailey!
Mark:Great! Thanks for your help!
Techi:No problem. And if you need anything else, just let me know.