English Lessons
“I work for a small bridal wear manufacturer.”
You're at a restaurant. The waitress is very friendly, so you start chatting with her. She asks what you do for a living. You explain what the company you work for does.
“Now it's just a matter of getting everything unpacked!”
You're moving into a new apartment. The moving company that you hired has delivered all of your stuff to the new apartment. Now you have to unpack it. You think this to yourself.
“Here’s a booklet that outlines our basic policies on things like vacation leave, dress code, avoiding conflicts of interest, and things like that.”
You work in a company's Human Resources department. You're giving an orientation to a new employee. You give her something which explains the company's rules.
“Are you sure that it’s sturdy enough to support your weight?”
A light bulb in the ceiling needs to be changed, but you don't have a ladder. Your boyfriend is going to stand on a table to reach it. The table doesn't seem very strong. You say this.
“Is it necessary to check the customer’s ID when they’re just making a deposit?”
You just got a job at a bank. You're being trained by your manager. She's explaining how to deposit customers' checks into their accounts. You have a question.
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