TABLE OF CONTENTS David McDonald, Director of International Marketing of Global Business, is preparing for his visit to Amman, Jordan, after a three-month negotiation with Mr. Abdullah, the director of International Imports. David is calling Abdullah to confirm his meeting with him next week.
| David: | Abdullah, this is David McDonald from Global Business. |
| Abdullah: | Yes, David, it is very nice to hear your voice. Where are you calling from? |
| David: | I am in New York. |
| Abdullah: | Oh, you must be suffering from the snow storm that is sweeping across your lovely city. |
| David: | Thank you, Abdullah, but we are fine. |
| Abdullah: | When are you coming to our country? |
| David: | That is why I am calling. I will be in Amman next Sunday. |
| Abdullah: | We will all be waiting to meet you when you come and I will send my driver to pick you up from the airport. |
| David: | No need, Abdullah, I can rent a car or take a taxi. |
| Abdullah: | No, no, David, you are our guest and, by the way, do not forget the five samples I asked you about and also the computer for my son Amr. |
| David: | I will bring three samples only and the computer may be difficult for me to bring. |
| Abdullah: | Please, do your best and, Insha Allah, you will manage. Is your family coming with you? |
| David: | No, I am afraid they will not be able to join me as my son is still in school. |
| Abdullah: | I also... |
