认识新的合作伙伴（03:00 PM）

　　I’m Glad to Get in Touch with You

　　It’s 3 p.m. The market has just closed and there comes a lull.

　　Now it’s time for a coffee break. I turn on my mobile phone and see 2 missed calls, 3 text messages.

　　Oh, it will be a busy afternoon just preparing for the business trip to Hong Kong this week.

　　Where would be a good place to take a client out for lunch in Central Hong Kong?

　　I ended up choosing “L16” which is located in the center of Hong Kong Park and dialed then for a reservation.

　　“Hi, I would like to make a reservation for lunch this Thursday at 12 p.m.”

　　“May I have your name please?”

　　“My name is Liv Kim and I would prefer window seats, please.”

　　“How many people will there be?” “Only 2.”

　　“The reservation is completed under your name. Thank you for calling.”

　　I should also remember to give Tony, whom I will meet through Andrew, a call.

　　I have to call him right away to first introduce myself and then schedule the time and place to meet.

　　TRANS

　　下午3点，刚闭市，周围笼罩在宁静当中。

　　现在是喝咖啡休息的时间。我打开手机，有2 个未接电话和3 条未读短信。

　　哎呀，今天下午单是准备这周香港的出差之行也够我忙的。

　　想在香港中心区请顾客吃午饭，有什么好地方吗？

　　我决定在香港公园内的L16 吃饭，于是给饭店打电话预约了座位。

　　“你好，我想预约餐桌，星期四中午12 点的。”

　　“您贵姓？”

　　“我叫金慧莲，我想要订靠窗户的桌子。”

　　“几位？”“两位。”

　　“以您的名义预订的餐桌已经预约好了，感谢来电。”

　　这次出差还要通过安德烈认识托尼，不能忘记给托尼打个电话。

　　我还是先给他打电话做自我介绍，然后安排跟他见面的时间和地点吧。

　　EXPRESSION

　　1. I was referred to you by Andrew.

　　我是安德烈介绍的。

　　A: Hello, This is Liv and I was referred to you by Andrew.

　　B: Hi, It’s nice to get in touch with you.

　　2. Is it OK with you to talk over the phone?

　　你方便接电话吗？

　　A: Is it OK with you to talk over the phone?

　　B: I’m sorry to say, but may I call you back in 5 minutes?

　　3. I want to schedule the time and place for appointment.

　　我想确定一下约会的时间和地点。

　　A: I would like to schedule the time and place for our appointment over the phone.

　　B: Not a problem. Let me just get my diary.

　　4. When would it be convenient for you?

　　你什么时候方便？

　　A: When would it be convenient for you?

　　B: Let me check my schedule.

　　5. I called you to confirm our appointment.

　　我打电话是为了确认一下我们的约会。

　　A: I called you to confirm our appointment.

　　B: I’m glad you did. Sorry I almost forgot.

　　REAL TALK

　　Hello, This is Liv Kim from Seoul Money Brokerage Services. May I speak to Tony, please?

　　你好，我是首尔外汇货币中介所的金慧莲。我找托尼。

　　This is Tony speaking. Hi Liv, I heard about you from Andrew and it’s nice to get in touch with you. So you are coming to Hong Kong?

　　我是托尼。你好，慧莲。我从安德烈那里听说过你，很高兴跟你通话。听说你要来香港？

　　Oh, thank you! Yes, I’ll be there this Wednesday and was hoping I could visit your office to say hello.

　　谢谢。我这周三会去香港，希望到时能拜访你。

　　Sure. How about Thursday? It would be fine with me.

　　当然可以，星期四可以吗？那天我有时间。

　　That’s great!

　　好的。