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ลาหยุด

A : I heard more and more companies are hiring private investigators to

follow employees who take leave for no reason.

B : That’s some scary news.

A : Some bosses also say they know that employees pretend to be working hard.

B : You mean that no matter what an employee does, the boss sees it all.

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ไม่ทำการบ้านมาก่อน

A : How much do you know about our company?

B : Not much. Can you give me an introduction?

A : I could, but I’d prefer that you go home and do your homework first and then come back for an interview.

B : I’m sorry. It’s my fault.

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วันแรกทำอย่างไรให้ประทับใจ

A : How do you leave a good first impression with coworkers during your first day on the job?

B : I recommend taking advantage of the first 90 seconds.

A : How?

B : Smile and make small talk and then listen attentively and sing their praises. That will make a good impression on them

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แต่งตัวดี

A : Do you think appearance can give you a more favorable impression on the job?

B : It doesn’t matter that much to me, but it seems like a lot of managers think so.

A : Appearance doesn’t equal performance, but so many managers think good looks equals success.

B : I guess I need to start dressing up more for work.

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ทำอย่างไรดี

A : No one has limitless social resources. You have to learn certain techniques to use when visiting people you’ve never met before.

B : What should I do to prepare?

A : Have some good opening lines to help you get over your fear of being rejected.

B : Oh, I see. I’ll practice that.

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ไม่มีใครสนใจ

A : Why was everyone so indifferent when I gave my presentation at the meeting?

B : Maybe because they’re not interested in what you were talking about.

A : Possible. How can I improve?

B : You might try opening with a joke or some anecdote to get their

attention.

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ภาษาอังกฤษยาก

A : It’s really difficult using English to do business over the telephone.

B : Yeah. You really have to know your product well to be able to quickly cover all the major points.

A : And you need to be able to communicate using the simplest language possible.

B : The best thing to do is prepare a couple of drafts so you don’t run out of things to say.

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ผู้หญิง

A : Working mothers usually reach a glass ceiling at some point in their career.

B : What’s that about?

A : Some career women lose opportunities to get promoted and never get the chance to be in charge of any important projects.

B : I guess that’s because some bosses think they won’t be able to give it their best.

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คำถามที่ถามบ่อย

A : Do you know what sort of questions an interviewer usually asks during an interview?

B : Stuff like why you left your previous job.

A : Yes. How would you answer?

B : My previous boss was unwilling to delegate responsibility and limited me in everything I did, which made it really difficult for me to do my job.

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พรุ่งนี้ไม่อยู่

A : Kerry, I’m taking the day off tomorrow.

B : OK. Do you have any work that you need me to help you with?

A : Yes. I’ll send you an e-mail with a list of everything that needs to be done.

B : I won’t call you unless there’s something I really can’t figure out.

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เร่งให้หน่อย

A : Has Liang in the programming department finished with the design yet?

B : I’ve asked him many times, but he’s always busy.

A : Go try to push him along a couple more times and tell him that it must be turned in today.

B : I guess I’ll have to force myself to hurry him along one more time.

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ไปเที่ยงต่างประเทศ

A : Can we start getting ready for the company trip yet?

B : Yes, everyone needs to suggest the country that they’d like to visit.

A : What’s the budget this time?

B : I’ll have someone from the company’s benefits department explain that to everyone.

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ประชุมประจำปี

A : The annual meeting will be held next week.

B : I’d like to draft a proposal to discuss upgrading our system equipment.

A : You mean bringing in new equipment and technology?

B : Yes. It will allow us to increase our efficiency on the job.

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ได้รับเมลล์หรือยัง

A : Hey, Wang, did you receive the e-mail I just sent you?

B : Yes, I’m making the changes right now.

A : Make sure the invitation is very formal and strict.

B : OK. Got it.

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ประชุมบ่อยไปปล่าว

A : Why does your company give briefings so often?

B : So that we can hopefully plan things perfectly for every project.

A : Doesn’t that waste a lot of time on the job?

B : Try to see it from another perspective. It allows you to sharpen your

planning and organizational skills.

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ประสบการณ์การทำงาน

A : David, what did you do at your previous job?

B : I was in charge of marketing my company’s computer monitors in the Asian market.

A : Sounds great, but our company needs people to work in the European market.

B : I’m also well-versed in developing different markets and I’ve also prepared a briefing for you.

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นางฟ้าชัดๆ

A : I think that good-looking female colleague of ours is pretty swell indeed.

B : I think so too. Last time during the meeting she made copies of all the data for everyone.

A : She orders drinks for everyone in the afternoon and even organizes the documents.

B : I’m truly inspired by her enthusiasm to help others.

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จริยธรรมในการทำงาน

A : How do you establish your own work ethic and values?

B : The two belief systems are naturally formulated once you start working.

A : But how do you implement them?

B : When searching for a job, it’s best to find a working environment that fits well with your work ethic.

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ให้ข้อมูลไม่ครบ ส่งพรุ่งนี้

A : I’m sorry for not bringing all of the information when I came yesterday.

B : Yeah. There wasn’t enough information introducing the products or for the contract.

A : Can we set up a time to meet tomorrow? I’ll bring all the necessary info.

B : Please send an e-mail or fax providing us with the information first.

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ประชุมด่วน

A : Hey Chang, there’s an emergency review meeting at 5:30pm.

B : What? I still have so much work to finish and now I’ve got to go to this meeting.

A : It can’t be helped. The manager wants to know how the event went last weekend.

B : OK. I’ll hurry and prepare a list of all the problems and suggestions regarding the event

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โทรศัพท์

A : Hello. This is Super Perfect Designers. Who are you trying to reach?

B : I’d like to get in touch with Wang Hsiao-ming, the design director.

A : May I ask what the call is regarding?

B : I’d like to invite him to design my office and set up a time for him to survey the space.

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ตั้งชื่อว่าอย่างไรดี

A : What sorts of ideas do you have for names to use to market this product?

B : I gave the head of the creative department five different names. He didn’t like any of them though.

A : Did he say why?

B : He thinks they are too negative.

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สัมภาษณ์

A : Do you know how to begin an interview?

B : That’s fairly simple. Ask the interviewee to introduce themselves.

A : What’s the purpose of having them do that?

B : To observe their ability to communicate and their organizational skills.

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เจ้านายเลี้ยงข้าว

A : Our manager wants to take us out for dinner in the middle of the month.

B : Is there some good news he wants to break to us? I’m really looking forward to it.

A : I haven’t a clue.

B : I’ll keep the time open. I hope it’s good news about work

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ผมขอเสนอตัวเองครับ

A: Sir, I heard you’re looking for someone to lead the Australian project. I’d like to recommend myself for the job.

B: OK. I also think that you’re the perfect person for the job.

A: May I ask what sort of progress has been made on the project thus far?

B: I’ll have my secretary Wang send over the details.

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ไปเรียนต่างประเทศ

A : I’m planning on going abroad to study, but I’d like to know if it would be possible to keep my job without pay.

B : How long would you be gone?

A : A year. I’d hope I can come back to work for this company at that time. What do you think?

B : Let me think it over. I’ll get back to you in three days.

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ประวัติการศึกษา

A: Please tell me a little bit about your educational background.

B: I was an economics major at National Taiwan University and used to work for a trading company.

A: Do you have any licenses or technical skills?

B: I got an 800 on the TOEIC and I’m really good with computers.

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งานน่าเบื่อ

A: David, I don’t feel any passion for my job anymore.

B: Have you figured out a way to fix that problem?

A: No. I think I’m going to quit at the end of October, take a little break and give some thought to the future of my career.

B: How about I transfer you to another department? Is there any department that interests you?

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ลาออก

A : Sir, I want hand in my resignation.

B : Why do you want to change jobs?

A : Another company has made me an attractive offer for a job in Vietnam with a monthly salary of NT$150,000.

B : Can I get you to reconsider?

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ห้องครัวเก่าแล้ว

A : I understand why you’d want to renovate the kitchen. It is quite spacious, but everything is really old.

B : Yeah. I’m leaning toward buying energy-efficient kitchenware, even though it costs more.

A : If you care that much about being green, you should consider wooden countertops.

B : Will wooden countertops be harder to take care of?

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ทอมใช่ปล่าว?

A : Hello. Is this Tom?

B : He’s not at his desk right now. How can I help you?

A : I think my computer’s crashed. It won’t turn on.

B : Give me your extension and I’ll have him call you when he returns.

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ลดราคา

A: The supermarket is having a sale of 15 percent off all home appliances today.

B: How many people do you need to meet the group-purchasing requirements?

A: Just six people.

B: Well, we still need one more person then.

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นัดสัมภาษณ์งาน

A: This is the Creative advertising agency. We received your resume and would like you to come in for an interview.

B: Oh. I’d be happy to. Do I need to bring anything?

A: Bring your ID, a copy of your diploma and a detailed resume.

B: OK. Thank you so much. See you then.

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ย้ายแผนก

A: Sir, I’d like to be transferred to the product planning department.

B: Why do you want to switch departments?

A: I’d like to better understand the company and discover my full potential.

B: That’s a great idea. Give me some time to find someone to replace you.

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ช่วยอะไรหน่อย

A : Rory, can you help me with something?

B : Sure. Just say the word.

A : Can you translate this letter into German before you leave the office today?

B : No problem. Lunch is on you next time though.

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เศรษฐกิจไม่ดี

A: From the sales report, it looks like your group didn’t perform so well last month. What happened?

B: Consumer habits have been affected by the global financial crisis.

A: How can we improve things?

B: I’d like to enhance the quality of post-sales services.

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คนที่ประสบความสำเร็จ

A : I’ve read a lot of successful entrepreneurs’ autobiographies and I’ve discovered something.

B : Go on. I’m listening.

A : Ninety-nine percent of their major decisions were made by chance.

B : You’re telling me that when it comes to being a successful entrepreneur every dog simply has its day?

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เยี่ยมบริษัท

A : I’d like to visit Monster Resort’s chief operating officer next week. Can you arrange that for me?

B : What’s the purpose of the visit?

A : I’d like to talk with him about collaborating and helping each other out. We can place free ads for them and they can offer our customers discounts on tickets.

B : Wait for news from me. I’ll have to find a way to get in touch with the COO first.

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ด๊อกเตอร์ล้นตลาด

A: I heard that there are 6,000 doctoral graduates this year, but only 300 full-time jobs for them in the job market.

B: In other words, only five of every 100 doctoral students will be able to find jobs.

A: That’s horrible. What would you do if you were in their shoes?

B: I guess the only thing to do is go abroad to find a job.

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เปลี่ยนสสายงาน

A: Mr. Chen. You’re switching careers at the age of 30. Aren’t you afraid?

B: I think anyone switching careers would be a little afraid regardless of age.

A: Why are you giving up your many years of experience in the tech field to apply for our editing position?

B: I think that finding something you are passionate about and interested in is the most important thing in a person’s career.

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A: Mr. Chen. You’re switching careers at the age of 30. Aren’t you afraid?

B: I think anyone switching careers would be a little afraid regardless of age.

A: Why are you giving up your many years of experience in the tech field to apply for our editing position?

B: I think that finding something you are passionate about and interested in is the most important thing in a person’s career.

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เกี่ยวกับรูปภาพที่จะใช้ทำงาน

A: Some coworkers in the design department are complaining that the company hasn’t bought legal access to copyrighted images.

B: They should try using Creative Commons.

A: What’s that?

B: All you have to do is follow the licensing agreement and anyone can use the designated images for free without breaking any laws.

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การส่งอีเมลล์

A : Someone told me that we’re not supposed to cc e-mails written to the boss if the person’s position is junior to the boss.

B : Why not?

A : It’s disrespectful to the boss

B : I disagree. The purpose of cc e-mails is to share information with people who need to know, which has nothing to do with whether their position is senior to the boss

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ยอดขายตก

A: Key performance indicators from last quarter show that our goals were not met and revenue in the third quarter was 25 percent lower than usual.

B: Director Wang, can you please help explain this?

A: We had a lot of employees leave the company starting in August, so a lot of our marketing events never got off the ground.

B: Please include this in the next review. It cannot happen again in the fourth quarter.

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เชิญเจ้านายไปเป็นผู้พูด

A : Hello sir. We’re having an employee meeting at the end of the month and would like to invite you to speak.

B : On what topic?

A : Primarily about what employees care most about at the end of the year — their year-end bonuses and performance evaluations.

B : No problem. Please give me the exact time and location.

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ชั่วโมงการทำงาน

A: The government says that since the average working time has decreased, it’s equal to getting paid 16.5 percent more.

B: That makes some sense, but I don’t feel the joy that goes with getting paid more.

A: Taiwanese work 20 percent more on average than both Americans and Japanese, and 35 percent more than Germans.

B: So, decreasing the work time is the only way to fix Taiwan’s overworking problem.

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A : Have you ever heard of wearable mobile devices?

B : Yeah, like Google Glass or Apple’s iWatch.

A : Do you think it will become the next big smart device trend?

B : It depends on whether these tech products are able to change user behavior.

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นัดสัมภาษณ์งาน

A: Andy, we received your resume. We would like to set up an interview with you at 10am tomorrow. Is that OK?

B: I’m still currently employed, so it’s not convenient for me to do an interview while I’m on the clock. Can we do it over the weekend?

A: We don’t work on weekends. Maybe you should take time off.

B: OK. I’ll get back to you this afternoon.

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วันหยุดทำอะไรบ้าง

A: Riley, what did you do over the weekend?

B: I just rested at home for two days.

A: You didn’t make any other plans, eh?

B: I had a full workload last week, so I just wanted to get some good sleep over the weekend.

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วันทำงานวันแรก

A : Hello Mr. Hsieh. This is Brody Publishing. Today’s your first day of work.

B : I’m so sorry. I eventually found another job, so I won’t be coming in.

A : Why didn’t you notify us ahead of time? This is quite a bother for us.

B : I tried calling you many times, but no one answered.

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เตรียมตัวให้พร้อม

A: Carmen, why are you bringing such a big suitcase? It’s not like we’re going out of the country or anything.

B: I know, but this client in Tainan is really important, so I can’t screw anything up.

A: What on earth did you bring?

B: The company’s mobile projector, just in case their equipment malfunctions, we can still show our slides.

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สถานที่จัดงาน

A: Regarding the venue for the event this time, a lot of our suppliers recommend the downtown venue from “Plan B.”

B: But we’ve already decided to rent the “Plan A” venue.

A: They think that the “Plan A” venue is too remote and would affect turnout.

B: But renting the downtown venue is way too expensive. The boss will never agree.

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ช่วงเวลาก่อนนอน

A: I heard that the 30 minutes before you go to bed decide how competitive you will be for eight hours the following day.

B: Shucks. Why won’t they just let us relax a bit before going to bed?

A: They say that nighttime is when poor people sleep and the rich get successful.

B: I admire their enthusiasm

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เป้าหมายในการทำงาน

A: What sort of career expectations do you have?

B: I’d like to make more than a million dollars in the first year and get promoted to manager in the second year.

A: How will you achieve those goals?

B: I’ve decided to start in sales because it can best reflect my job skills.

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เจ้านาย

A : I’ve had it. My boss is a total control freak.

B : What has he done to drive you crazy like this?

A : He wants me to do everything his way and checks in on me every single hour.

B : It sounds like he doesn’t trust you. Did you slip up recently?

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ข้อมุลไม่ครบ

A : Quinn, your signature files are missing certain information.

B : Really? What did I miss?

A : I suggest adding phone extensions and e-mails so that the recipient knows exactly who to get in contact with.

B : I’ll add it right away. Thanks for letting me know.

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บอสไม่ค่อยพอใจผลงาน

A : Today’s meeting felt quite insipid.

B : It was like a dark cloud was hanging over us.

A : It’s because the boss wasn’t pleased with how the ads were planned this time round.

B : Of course he wasn’t. The proposal was identical to our current ad.

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ไม่รู้ว่าจะว่างหรือเปล่า

A : Doris’ wedding banquet is on the third of next month. Are you going?

B : I’m not sure if I’ll be free during that time.

A : Why?

B : The company is planning on sending me to Shanghai on business next month.

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หน้าดูเศร้า

A : Why does David have such a long face?

B : His girlfriend from Hong Kong was sent back to headquarters there last week.

A : Taiwan and Hong Kong are oceans apart. It’ll be a long-distance relationship.

B : Who knows? I heard David is talking to the boss about getting transferred to Hong Kong.

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ความรับผิดชอบงาน

A : How do you feel about the job responsibility system?

B : As long as the work gets done, the company isn’t concerned about what time you leave the office.

A : You mean that if I work efficiently enough I can leave early?

B : Yeah, but actually the work is never done.

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ยกเลิกงาน

A: Hello, I’d like to cancel my interview scheduled for Wednesday. I’ve found another job.

B: What is your name and which position were you applying for?

A: Charlie Chen. I was applying for the administrative assistant position.

B: OK. I’ve canceled it for you.

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ของว่างตอนบ่าย

A: Sir, shall we make a reservation for afternoon tea today?

B: Might as well. I think everyone deserves a little R&R.

A: Excellent. I’ll go ahead and ask everyone.

B: Thanks for helping out with this

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โทรไปถามข้อมูลการบิน

A : Hi, is this Aviation Air?

B : Yes, how can I be of service?

A : I’d like to check on flight BR847, which is supposed to arrive today at 3pm.

B : OK. Please wait.

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เลื่อนประชุมบ่ายนี้

A: Andy, this afternoon’s meeting was moved to Wednesday.

B: Why?

A: Because one of the managers, Lin, was unexpectedly sent down south on business.

B: That’s wonderful. It gives me time to make changes to the briefing.

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งานด่วน

A: Landry, do you have time to come to our company right now to make an introduction?

B: Right now? Didn’t we schedule it for Monday next week?

A: That’s right. My boss unexpectedly had to schedule another appointment for that time, but he’s free for the next two hours.

B: I see. Fortunately, I’ve got the introduction items on me, so I’ll be right over.

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เงินเดือนไม่ขึ้น

A: According to statistics, the average salary has regressed by 16 years.

B: That’s not news. Retail prices keep going up, but companies are unwilling to give employees raises.

A: Increasing wages would increase manufacturing costs, which would lower the competitiveness of Taiwanese products.

B: Not raising wages forces people to be frugal, which really cripples the economy.

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ก้มหน้าก้มตา

A : There are so many people walking around with their heads down due to the proliferation of smartphones.

B : I think it’s really dangerous.

A : It’s not just dangerous. It’s affecting interpersonal communication and interaction.

B : I know. Everyone is using telecommunication devices to communicate, so no one knows what to say anymore when speaking face-to-face.

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ลาออกไปซะแล้ว

A: Did you hear? Two of the new people who started last week already quit.

B: So fast? It seems like none of the new people recently stay here very long.

A: I guess they don’t think it suits them.

B: There’s always a period of adjustment at any job. They made up their minds way too soon.

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อ่านเรซูเม่

A: I’ve read nearly a hundred resumes today.

B: Good job. Did you see any that stood out from the rest?

A: Most of them used the conventional format and were ordinary on the whole, but these few resumes really stood out.

B: Let’s have these applicants come in for interviews then

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พร้อมหรือยัง

A: Are you ready for the marketing meeting briefing?

B: I’m preparing last month’s revenue data right now.

A: The president is taking this meeting very seriously, so the briefing needs to show your skill set.

B: It’s a good opportunity to display my ability. I won’t let the chance slip by.

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ถ้าไม่เสร็จภายในสัปดาห์นี้ก็อดส่วนลด

A : Amari, I’ve finished drafting the contract for that project we discussed last time. When would be a good time to swing by your office?

B : I’m not sure. I’ll need to check my boss’ itinerary first.

A : I have to remind you that if the contract isn’t signed this week, we can’t provide you with the special discount included in the contract.

B : I know. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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ลงเรียนเพิ่ม

A : I’ve just registered for the EMBA program’s weekend classes.

B : What made you suddenly make that decision?

A : My educational background is lacking. Every year it holds me back from getting promoted.

B : You’re such a hard worker. I believe sooner or later you’ll definitely get promoted.