Looking after clients
Here, we present some more key phrases and expressions you might use when entertaining your clients.
5. In the office
Jean: So, Marcia, can I offer you something to drink? We’ve got sparkling water, tea, coffee and a variety of soft drinks.
Marcia: Do you have any green tea?
Jean: We do. This one is with jasmine. Have you had breakfast? Marcia: No, the food on the plane did not look good.
Jean: You must be hungry. I’ll call down for some fruit and snacks. Do you have any preferences? Marcia: Some fruit would be nice. A banana! variety , hier: Auswahl
6. Lunchtime
Ron: Please help yourself to the lunch buffet, Marcia. It’s all been prepared by our in-house caterers. We have a vegetarian selection here, and this platter has chicken, this one has salmon. And as you have a peanut allergy, there’s not a nut to be seen!
Marcia: That’s a relief. It looks fantastic. You’ve gone to a lot of trouble.
Ron: Do try the dips. This one is made of tomatoes and olives. What do you think?
Marcia: Delicious. go to a lot of trouble sich viel Mühe machen , help oneself to sth. sich bei etw. bedienen , platter (Servier-)platte , relief: be a ~ hier: beruhigend sein , salmon Lachs ,
7. The evening meal
Jean: Can I get you something from the bar?
Marcia: Just water with a slice of lemon, thanks. Still, please.
Waitress: Your table is now ready, Ms Miller. This way, please.
Jean: Perfect.
Ron: Would you like to sit here, Marcia? You’ll have the best view of the city.
Marcia: Thank you. Wow, the view really is breathtaking! It’s a lovely restaurant.
Jean: Could you bring us some still water with lemon, please?
Waitress: Of course. Here are the menus. Today’s specials are on the boards. breathtaking , atemberaubend get sb. sth. , jmdm. etw. holen slice , Scheibe
8. Drinks first?
Jean: That was a very productive day. I think we’ve earned this meal!
How about we order the drinks first?
Marcia: Good idea.
Jean: Shall I order us a bottle of wine? Or would you prefer something else? A soft drink? Beer?
Marcia: I think I’ll have wine. Jean: This restaurant has an excellent selection of international wines. I can recommend the Malagouzia.
Marcia: I’m a fan. That sounds perfect.