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.