Making an Appointment
Listen to or read this dialogue and then answer the comprehension questions below.
Gary: Good morning. How’s everything going?
Selena: Good morning. Things are going well. How about you?
Gary: I’m doing fine, thank you. I was wondering if we could schedule a meeting to discuss the upcoming project. It’s becoming quite critical, and I think a face-to-face meeting would be beneficial.
Selena: Absolutely. I agree that we should meet soon. What dates are you looking at?
Gary: Well, I’m available next week. How about Wednesday or Thursday?
Selena: Let me check my calendar. Wednesday works for me. What time are you thinking?
Gary: How about 10:00 AM? Does that work for you?
Selena: 10:00 AM on Wednesday sounds good. Where would you like to meet?
Gary: Let’s meet in the conference room on the fourth floor. It’s quiet and has a projector for presentations.
Selena: Great choice. Conference room on the fourth floor at 10:00 AM next Wednesday. Got it.
Gary: Thanks. I appreciate your flexibility. I’ll send you a calendar invitation right after this call to confirm the details.
Selena: Thank you. I’ll be sure to accept the invitation once I receive it. I’ll also inform my assistant to cancel the previous appointment.
Gary: I understand. Please let me know if there’s anything else you need to reschedule. Looking forward to our meeting on Monday.
Selena: Likewise. Have a great day!
Gary: You too. Goodbye!
- Why does Gary want to schedule a meeting with Selena?
- What were the initial dates and times suggested by Gary for the meeting, and why couldn’t Selena agree to them?
- How did Gary and Selena resolve the scheduling conflict and decide on a new meeting time?
- What details were confirmed about the rescheduled meeting, including the date, time, and location?
- What actions did Selena mention she would take regarding her previous appointment, and why was this necessary?