Английский язык для делового общения. Любинская Н.А - 25 стр.

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Pattern:         – May I have leaflets for your goods?
                 – Certainly, you may. Here you are.
Variations:       Of course, you may (We will, we’ll do it, etc.); there’s no doubt
                  we’ll do it; by all means we’ll take it (buy it, accept it, send it,
                  etc.); we’ll be very glad to…; we’ll be pleased to…; you may
                  rely upon us; with great pleasure.


1. May I have leaflets for your goods?
2. Will you assist our country in its industrial construction?
3. I think we must conclude a long-term trade agreement.
4. Will you discuss this matter with your government?
5. May I have an offer for your goods?
6. Will you send us the quotation and the terms of delivery?
7. Can you send us samples of your goods?
8. Can we conclude an agreement on c.i.f. terms?
9. Is it possible that your machinery be erected by your own fitters and
engineers?
10. Can we send our specialists to be training at your factories?


4.2.   In trade, like in any other sphere of human communication, different
       views and different interests come into conflict. You certainly don’t agree
       with everything your partner suggests or asks you to do. Contradict him.


Pattern:      – Can we conclude an agreement on c.i.f. terms?
              – I’m afraid we can’t. I propose f.o.b. terms.
Variations:    I’m against it; I can’t agree with you; I’m afraid you are wrong;
              Certainly not; Not in the least; We can’t afford it; I don’t think so.


1. Can we conclude agreement on c.i.f. terms?