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Practice Speaking: Respond To A Situation ID: #40553 Misunderstanding
Instructions
During a business lunch with international clients, you realise there's been a misunderstanding about who will cover the bill. You had assumed it would be split, but it appears the clients expect you to pay.
How would you address this situation to clarify without causing embarrassment or offence?

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Sample Answer:

I have got an interesting situation in front of me. The situation is about a business lunch. This scenario has really captured my attention, and I need some time to think about it. The initial point that demands our focus is international clients. I have noticed some words like a misunderstanding and cover the bill. These terms give us a glimpse into the complexity of the issue. With these points in mind, let's shift our attention to solutions. The first suggestion I propose is clients expect to pay. There are various other suggestions and solutions that could be considered. The next one I would like to highlight is embarrassment or offence. I think my time is up, and I must now move on to the next question by pressing the next button. I hope to receive full marks in this, as I believe I was fluent enough.

Explanation:

Words and Phrases:

a business lunch

international clients

a misunderstanding

cover the bill

clients expect to pay

embarrassment or offence

 

Filled up Template: 

I have got an interesting situation in front of me. The situation is about a business lunch. This scenario has really captured my attention, and I need some time to think about it. The initial point that demands our focus is international clients. I have noticed some words like a misunderstanding and cover the bill. These terms give us a glimpse into the complexity of the issue. With these points in mind, let's shift our attention to solutions. The first suggestion I propose is clients expect to pay. There are various other suggestions and solutions that could be considered. The next one I would like to highlight is embarrassment or offence. I think my time is up, and I must now move on to the next question by pressing the next button. I hope to receive full marks in this, as I believe I was fluent enough.

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Sample Answer

I have got an interesting situation in front of me. The situation is about a business lunch. This scenario has really captured my attention, and I need some time to think about it. The initial point that demands our focus is international clients. I have noticed some words like a misunderstanding and cover the bill. These terms give us a glimpse into the complexity of the issue. With these points in mind, let's shift our attention to solutions. The first suggestion I propose is clients expect to pay. There are various other suggestions and solutions that could be considered. The next one I would like to highlight is embarrassment or offence. I think my time is up, and I must now move on to the next question by pressing the next button. I hope to receive full marks in this, as I believe I was fluent enough.

Explanation

Words and Phrases:

a business lunch

international clients

a misunderstanding

cover the bill

clients expect to pay

embarrassment or offence

 

Filled up Template: 

I have got an interesting situation in front of me. The situation is about a business lunch. This scenario has really captured my attention, and I need some time to think about it. The initial point that demands our focus is international clients. I have noticed some words like a misunderstanding and cover the bill. These terms give us a glimpse into the complexity of the issue. With these points in mind, let's shift our attention to solutions. The first suggestion I propose is clients expect to pay. There are various other suggestions and solutions that could be considered. The next one I would like to highlight is embarrassment or offence. I think my time is up, and I must now move on to the next question by pressing the next button. I hope to receive full marks in this, as I believe I was fluent enough.

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