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III. It is not always possible to follow your original plans. You, or your contact, may want to change an appointment. Study the expressions below.
To apologize, say: I’m afraid that…
I’m sorry but
Example: I’ m afraid that I can’t manage Thursday.
I’m sorry but I’m going to Boston on Friday.
To suggest another time, say: Could I suggest…?
What about…?
Perhaps…?
Could we fix another time?
Responding: That’ll be fine.
That’s OK.
No, sorry, I can’t make it then.
My diary’s rather full that day/week.
Sorry, I’ve already got an appointment at that time.
Below is a schedule for your week in Sidney. Before you leave for Sidney you receive some telephone calls from people you are going to visit. They want to change their appointments. You would prefer not to meet them on the day they want, suggest a different time on the original day. Role play the dialogue.
Monday, 12 November
Morning: arrive Sydney airport 8.30 a.m.
Afternoon 3. p.m: meet Tim Brown (agent) at hotel
Tuesday, 13 November
Morning 10 a.m: Mr. Whitley
Afternoon:
Wednesday, 14 November
Morning:
Afternoon 2 p.m: Lund & Lund Associates (Mr. William Lund)
Thursday, 15 November
Morning:
Afternoon 3 p. m: Jenny Kinn+colleagues (B.I.G. Distribution)
Friday, 16 November
Morning 11 a.m: Tim Brown
Afternoon: Flight 390, depart Sidney 6 p.m.
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