Dipocket - ang

Matt stands up and they shake hands

Matt wstaje i podają sobie ręce.

we’ve only recently moved in

it was an early start, but I don’t mind

Did you come up from Birmingham this morning, then?

the train was good, very quick and efficient, but the taxi ride from the station seemed to take a long time.

Yes, the traffic can be very busy, and we’re quite a long way from the centre here in ‘Media City

I can suggest a few things to see and do if you’re here for a couple of days.

That’s very kind of you, but I’ve got to get back to Singapore by the end of the week, and there are quite a few work meetings to fit in before then.

I’ve got to finish my project

That’s very kind of you, but I’ve got to get back to Singapore by the end of the week, and there are quite a few work meetings to fit in before then.

Right. Is there a time you need to get away by?

If we finish by 12, I can catch the one o’clock train

We call this 'small talk'. It helps to build rapport and enables you to get to know each other a little, before you start discussing the real business of the meeting

This loan will enable my trip

Let's get to know the equipment before our trip.