4. In fg's office

(FG is with Jane. There is a knock on the door).

FG: Come in. (Carol shows Henk into the office. Stephen follows).

Carol: Mr Henk Jansen to see you, Mr Green.

FG: Thank you, Carol. (to Henk) How do you do, Mr Jansen?

Henk: How do you do, Mr Green?

FG: Welcome to Acme Bikes.

Henk: Thank you. It's a pleasure to be here.

FG: I hope you enjoy your stay with us. (to Stephen) How are things with

you, Stephen?

Stephen: Oh, not too bаd thanks, FG.

FG: Good! (to Henk) Allow me to introduce one of our consultants, Jane Selby

from New York.

Henk: Pleased to meet you, Miss Selby.

Jane: *The pleasure's all mine. And please call me Jane.

Henk: Thanks.

FG: Well, if we are ready, I think we can make a start. (inviting them to sit down) Jane, would you like to sit there? Mr Jansen?

Stephen. (as they sit down) Good!

5. In the reception area

(Betty is at her desk, talking on the phone).

Betty: (on the phone) Thank you very much. Goodbye, (answering another call)

Acmе Bikes. Good afternoon ... Extension two five seven? Just a moment. I'm putting you through now.

(Frank comes into the reception area, carrying a large picture wrapped in paper).

Frank: *Afternoon.

Betty: Good afternoon.

Frank: I've brought this picture. It's for Acme Bikes Limited.

Betty: I'll ask sоmеоnе about it.

Frank: Oh, thanks very much. *Very kind of you.

(A girl carrying files passes through the reception area. Frank is in her way).

Frank: Oh! Sorry!

Betty; Oh, excuse me. I don't know your name.

Frank: Frank. Frank Murphy.

Betty: Just a moment, please, Frank-er- Mr Murphy.

Carol1: Hi, Betty.

Betty: Hello, Carol.

Carol: (as she moves past Frank) Oh, sorry. (to Betty) Are you going to the

Brookes party tonight?

Betty: Yes. Are you?

Carol: Mm. See you there, then.

6. At the party

(Christine is welcoming Peter to the party).

Christine: Now, let me introduce you to some of our guests. Let's see. (as Carol

approaches) I'd like you to meet Carol Simpson. Carol, this is Peter Carter. I don't think you've met each other.

Carol: Hello.

Peter: Hello, Carol.

Christine: Let me take your coat Peter.

Peter: That's very kind of you.

Christine: (taking his coat) If you excuse me I'll leave you

two together. (to Carol) See you in a moment, dear.

Carol: Right. (to Peter) I'm sorry. I didn't catch your name.

Peter: Peter. Peter Carter.

(Jane approaches Christine).

Jane: Christine, thanks very much for a wonderful party.

Christine: Oh, Jane! Do you have to go now? The party's just beginning.

Jane: Oh, I'm sorry. I've got to meet someone at the airport. (Stephen joins them).

Stephen: Are you leaving, Jane?

Jane: Oh, I'm afraid so.

Stephen: See you in the office tomorrow, then.

Jane: 'Bye, Stephen.

Christine: Good night, Jane.

Jane: *See you, Christine. Take care.

Find expressions in the script to fit these situations.

On a plane, the passenger next to you says "Let me introduce myself. I'm David Statham from Vancouver".

At a party, the hostess says "Let me introduce you to-" (just then, someone turns

the record player up very loud).

You want introduce your friend Jim to Margaret, one of your colleagues.

You leave a party which you enjoyed very much and thank the hostess as you go.

Section 6 Focus on… Names

First name or surname? Henk has to decide which to use with each of the people he meets.

At the airport

1. Henk introduces himself as "Henk Jansen". Which of his names does Stephen choose to use?

2. Does Henk normally call people by their first name when he meets them?

3. What does he ask before using Stephen's first name?